Manager, Marketing & Communications - Events, Conferences & Sponsorships

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Rochester (MN); Remote; USD 119,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic seeks a Marketing and Communication Manager to enhance brand presence through effective event planning and strategic partnerships. The role entails managing key events, coordinating logistics, and fostering collaborations across departments. Candidates should possess exceptional project management skills and proven experience in communications.

Benefits

Competitive retirement package

Comprehensive benefits plans

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant work experience required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and promotion of events.
• Manage logistics and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with senior executives on event content.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Change Management

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation andcomprehensive benefit plans– to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical:Multiple plan options.
• Dental:Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings:HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Marketing and Communication Manager – Events, Conferences and Sponsorships is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and promotion of events, conferences, and sponsorship initiatives that elevates MCP and MCI brand presence, support strategic partnerships, and position the organization as a thought leader. This role works closely with the Director of Enterprise Thought Leadership, Media Manager and Director of Collaboration and Investments and marketing liasons, and coordinates engagement across key partner conferences and industry forums.

•Plans, manages, and executes high-impact events and conferences, with a focus on delivering an exceptional experience and measurable outcomes.

•Leads logistics, vendor management, and on-site coordination for proprietary and third-party events.

•Serves as the lead project manager for the PlatforMed Conference, overseeing strategy, planning, promotion, and execution.

•Coordinates cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive branding, content alignment, speaker engagement, and partner participation.

•Partners with the Director of Enterprise Thought Leadership to align event content, executive visibility, and speaker opportunities with strategic messaging.

•Works with Communications liaisons on the development of keynotes, panel content, and talking points for internal and external presenters.

•Manages relationships and logistics for participation in partner-hosted conferences, ensuring strong brand presence and strategic alignment.

•Collaborates with the Media Manager and marketing liaisons to promote events through owned and paid channels.

•Oversees the development of supporting materials, including event collateral, signage, and digital content.

•Oversees event and sponsorship budgets, timelines, and KPIs.

•Measures impact and capture insights to continuously improve future activations.

•Oversees dedicated senior specialists focused on conference and event planning and execution.

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field plus 5 years of relevant work experience.Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate in a way that creates clarity, simplifies messages, and aligns with organizational strategy. Knowledge of channels for communication and the ability to build effective communication and engagement strategies.

Must be a self-starter with the ability to independently identify opportunities, solutions and resolve challenges. Demonstrated ability to deliver impactful results. Requires an attitude that actively seeks out change, embraces critical questioning, innovation, service and continuous improvement. Must understand how to deal with and navigate ambiguity, and act without having the total picture. Adaptable or flexible. Demonstrated professionalism and ethics, with ability to earn credibility through integrity and transparency. Role models service excellence. Motivates others by being present, engaged, attentive, invites diverse perspectives, demonstrates and inspires a collaborative spirit.

Demonstration of strong management skills including strategy and visioning, change management, resource management, and sound judgment are required. Demonstrated use of management principles of delegation, organization and execution to maximize the value of projects and initiatives is also essential. Excellent interpersonal skills to include presentation, negotiation, persuasion, team facilitation, constructive feedback and written communications skills are required. Superior project management experience, knowledge and skills must be demonstrated. Incumbent must have the ability to independently manage a varied workload of projects with multiple priorities. Demonstrates interest in continuous learning and professional development, in addition to functional area expertise.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$119,454 - $173,222 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

M-F, business hours. This position may work remotely from any location within the U.S.

Weekend Schedule

As needed

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the'EOE is the Law'. Mayo Clinic participates inE-Verifyand may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Jessica Gartner