PRS MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR

City of St. Peters, MO; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation up to 6 weeks

Sick leave

12 paid holidays and 1 personal day

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

The City of St. Peters is seeking a creative PRS Marketing & Sponsorship Coordinator to lead marketing, communications, advertising, and sponsorship efforts for Parks and Recreation Services. Develop promotional campaigns, content, and partnerships to support programs, facilities, and events.

You will manage campaigns across print, digital, social media, and signage, create multimedia content, and coordinate sponsorship packages while engaging local businesses and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, advertising, public relations, business, recreation, or a closely related field.
• Plus two years of experience in marketing, communications, advertising, public relations, or sponsorship development; or an equivalent combination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with business owners, prospective sponsors, and community partners.
• Advanced skills in social media, digital communications, and marketing content development.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and adjust the work schedule as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate marketing campaigns, promotional schedules, and content across print, digital, web, social media, e-newsletters, and digital signage.
• Create marketing materials and multimedia content, including written copy, graphics, photography, and video.
• Serve as the primary marketing and sponsorship liaison between Parks and Recreation Services and the Communications & Strategy department.
• Coordinate sponsorship and advertising opportunities, including developing packages, negotiating terms, managing agreements, fulfilling sponsor benefits, maintaining relationships, and tracking revenue.
• Build relationships with local businesses and community partners through networking events, Chamber of Commerce meetings, and other outreach opportunities.
• Analyze marketing trends, audience engagement, community needs, and department priorities to improve promotional strategies.
• Advise PRS managers on marketing strategy, branding, cross-promotion, communications, sponsorship opportunities, and promotional spending.
• Support programs and special events through marketing, sponsor coordination, photography, multimedia content, and promotional coverage.
• Prepare marketing materials, correspondence, reports, presentations, schedules, sponsorship records, and budget information.
• Respond to inquiries from residents, customers, sponsors, advertisers, and City staff regarding marketing, communications, advertising, and sponsorship activities.
• Maintain compliance with City policies and established safety standards and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Social media

Digital marketing content

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, advertising, public relations, business, recreation

Job description

Job Summary

The City of St. Peters is seeking a creative, strategic, and relationship-driven PRS Marketing & Sponsorship Coordinator to lead marketing, communications, advertising, and sponsorship efforts for Parks and Recreation Services. This position develops promotional campaigns, creates engaging content, builds partnerships with local businesses, and identifies sponsorship opportunities that support PRS programs, facilities, and events. If you enjoy combining marketing creativity with community engagement and business development, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in St. Peters.

Normal Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for PRS events, marketing activities, and sponsorship commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate marketing campaigns, promotional schedules, and content across print, digital, web, social media, e-newsletters, and digital signage.
• Create marketing materials and multimedia content, including written copy, graphics, photography, and video.
• Serve as the primary marketing and sponsorship liaison between Parks and Recreation Services and the Communications & Strategy department.
• Coordinate sponsorship and advertising opportunities, including developing packages, negotiating terms, managing agreements, fulfilling sponsor benefits, maintaining relationships, and tracking revenue.
• Build relationships with local businesses and community partners through networking events, Chamber of Commerce meetings, and other outreach opportunities.
• Analyze marketing trends, audience engagement, community needs, and department priorities to improve promotional strategies.
• Advise PRS managers on marketing strategy, branding, cross-promotion, communications, sponsorship opportunities, and promotional spending.
• Support programs and special events through marketing, sponsor coordination, photography, multimedia content, and promotional coverage.
• Prepare marketing materials, correspondence, reports, presentations, schedules, sponsorship records, and budget information.
• Respond to inquiries from residents, customers, sponsors, advertisers, and City staff regarding marketing, communications, advertising, and sponsorship activities.
• Maintain compliance with City policies and established safety standards and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, advertising, public relations, business, recreation, or a closely related field, plus two years of experience in marketing, communications, advertising, public relations, or sponsorship development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with business owners, prospective sponsors, and community partners.
• Advanced skills in social media, digital communications, and marketing content development.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and adjust the work schedule as needed.

Desired Qualifications

• One year of experience in recreation programming.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Professional Certified Marketer credential or another relevant professional certification.
• Valid Missouri driver's license.

Why Join Us

The City of St. Peters is committed to providing exceptional services to our residents. In this role, you'll help connect our community with Parks and Recreation Services through creative marketing, meaningful business partnerships, and engaging programs and events. You'll have the opportunity to shape how residents experience PRS while building relationships that strengthen our community.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Market-based pay structure with step placement determined by qualifications and experience
• Retirement & Financial security: Missouri LAGERS L-6 defined benefit pension plan (with Rule of 80), 457 deferred compensation plan, Roth retirement savings option, and retiree health coverage
• Leave & Holiday benefits: Vacation (up to 6 weeks), sick leave, 12 paid holidays and 1 personal day
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental and vision coverage options; City-paid Life and AD&D insurance ($50,000); long-term disability; voluntary supplemental insurance options, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Preventative Care Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Medical and dependent care options
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement (up to 6-8 classes per year)

Apply Today

Bring your creativity, marketing expertise, and relationship-building skills to the City of St. Peters! Help promote the programs, facilities, and experiences that make our community a great place to live, work, and play.

All candidates for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of these checks. The City is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free work environment and requires all employees to adhere to these standards.

Salary: $28.19 - $29.90 per hour