• Working with the Director, set goals, prepare annual plan and implement strategies to achieve goals and objectives.
• Work interdepartmentally to create sponsorship opportunities for events and programs; and deliver recognition and benefits to corporate partners
• Create proposals and sell-sheets for potential sponsors (and high level brand activations), directly solicit mid-level partners and provide support to Director to secure high-level commitments
• Create reports and valuations for sponsors and partners
• Manage the Corporate Partners (Membership) program, including identification of prospects, solicitation, and fulfillment of benefits, to bolster this unrestricted donor program.
• Research current and prospective sponsors and donors, keeping current on sponsorship, marketing and corporate giving trends.
• Track activity with finance department and status toward goals in donor database (Raiser’s Edge/Salesforce)
• Network with agencies and corporations.

• Desire and comfort networking and selling business
• Exceptional communication and writing skills
• Ability to communicate and be understood in business English
• Thorough knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment, and ability to operate standard equipment

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, SharePoint)
• Familiarity with Outlook, Raiser’s Edge and/or Salesforce (fundraising software)
• Open to learning new technologies
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously and complete in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently, exercising independent judgment and discretion
• Ability to interact courteously and respectfully with supervisors, fellow employees, volunteers, zoo visitors and general public.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience is required.

• 3+ years of experience in corporate giving, agencies, media companies, sponsorship and/or promotions

• Experience working collaboratively, across teams, to execute brand activations and sponsored events.
• Note: A comparable combination of education, experience or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skills and ability required may qualify an individual

• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to navigate zoo grounds and buildings in all weather conditions.
• Ability to drive electric cart.
• No allergy to plants or animals.
• Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time.

• Ability to work in open office environment
• Ability to traverse zoo grounds to facilitate tours, greet visitors, coordinate meetings

• Available to work special events that may occur outside of regular work schedule, including evenings, weekends or holidays, as assigned