Community Relations and Events Manager

We are here to help you succeed in every step of your development and career as you work with nationally recognized experts in a recognized best place to work. Reporting to the Marketing Director, and in collaboration with the marketing team’s Industry Strategists, and market growth teams, you will be responsible for supporting and cultivating strategic relationships with key pipeline partners in the Louisville and Lexington markets, managing sponsorships and events, and ensuring alignment with Dean Dorton’s overarching brand strategy to grow market share and brand equity. As a key member of the Marketing Team, you will ensure brand growth and market visibility in the Louisville and Lexington markets for Dean Dorton. Partnerships and Community Engagement: • Supports and cultivates strategic relationships with key pipeline partners in the Louisville market as part of the market growth meetings • Lead strategy, planning, execution, and performance of multi-channel partnership programs and regional marketing campaigns to drive the demand pipeline from partners, sponsorships, and events • Recommend strategic partnerships and community engagement within the Louisville market and partner ecosystem to invest and drive pipeline growth • Ensures all partnerships and marketing efforts align with Dean Dorton’s strategy Experience and Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related fields • Proven experience in a marketing, promotions, or community marketing role • Experience in corporate event planning, both in planning and execution • Strong understanding of promotional and marketing strategies • Professional with excellent collaboration, communication, organizational, and leadership skills • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment • Experience understanding complex business models, preferred • Ability to be a team player and work individually • Proficient in Microsoft 365; preferred experience with Asana, Microsoft Webinars, and hybrid event platforms such as Webex Socio or other similar platforms • Ability to travel is required • Possess an attitude and proactive approach to learning and growing