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UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival Sponsorship Director Position
UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival Sponsorship Director Position
Position: Approximately 10 hours a month, about 15-20 hours in the months before the festival and
attendance during the entire Festival weekend (or via other board proxy)
Objective: To manage, secure, develop, create, grow and maintain sponsorships; goal determined
through a collaborative process with the Executive committee. Solicit sponsorship deals and maximize
sponsorship revenue.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement overall sponsorship program for cash and in-kind donations
Track and maintain contact with all returning and prospective sponsorship leads
Form Sponsorship subcommittee to assist with completion of task
Ensure all sponsors receive appropriate mention as per sponsorship package – name or logo recognition on website and in Festival program,
Ensure all thank you letters are delivered to sponsors by Festival Manager
Work with marketing director to put together a sponsorship package
Festival Weekend:
Coordinate drop off and pick up (post-festival) of all sponsor logos to be displayed on Festival stage as per sponsorship agreement
Ensure title sponsor tent (Sun Life Financial) set up before title sponsor arrival
Attend backstage VIP area and greet all sponsors to ensure the overall experience is exceptional
Ensure there is a sponsorship representative on site during the operating times of the Festival
Requirements/Skills:
• Logistical skills
• Customer Service
• Excellent communications skills (written & verbal)
• Highly organized and good plan management skills
• Flexible
• Experience or knowledge with identifying, cultivating, and developing sponsorship leads and
prospects an asset