Impactful Events & Marketing Manager

Santa Barbara Education Foundation

Santa Barbara (CA)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 85,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Accrued vacation & sick time

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

The Santa Barbara Education Foundation seeks an Events & Marketing Manager to lead the planning and execution of high-quality events, manage external communications, and build productive relationships with community partners in Santa Barbara. The role blends hands-on event production with strategic marketing and storytelling to advance the Foundation’s impact.

Based onsite, you will partner with the Executive Director, Development, and Programs to craft campaigns, manage digital content, and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, event management, nonprofit management, or related field.
Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in event planning, marketing, communications, or related functions.
Experience with nonprofit fundraising events, sponsorship activation and donor/community engagement.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of SBEF fundraising, community engagement, donor stewardship, program-related and other events from planning to post-event closeout.
Own event project management including budgets, vendors, venues, speakers, registration, sponsorship fulfillment, and contracts.
Coordinate with Development, Programs, Operations, vendors, volunteers, sponsors, and stakeholders to ensure well-organized events and strong attendee experiences.