Manager, Operations & Events (49ers Foundation)

The Manager, Operations & Events is responsible for handling various detail-oriented tasks to ensure the 49ers Foundation operates at peak efficiency. The primary focus includes overseeing event execution, creating internal processes and donor communications, as well as supporting the Foundation's social media and marketing initiatives. This position requires exceptional written communication and organizational skills, innovative thinking, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a team-oriented “can do” attitude, the ability to collaborate with senior executives, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality work efficiently and promptly.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversees fundraising event execution, event budgets, event timelines, mass communications, volunteer recruitment, partner and auction activations, etc.
• Staff management including but not limited to full and part-time direct reports, as well as volunteers
• Implements and leads all 49ers Foundation internal processes for project tracking.
• Coordinates marketing campaigns across platforms including, but not limited to, 49ers.com, 49ers Foundation social media channels, monthly newsletters, etc.
• Implements system for a gameday run of show by taking a strategic approach to scheduling assignments for all 49ers Foundation team members on a gameday.
• Works closely with the Executive Director and leadership team in setting priorities and devising communications for organization-wide objectives.
• Analyzes existing branding and marketing materials to determine brand consistency, audience engagement and overall reach, revisit or build upon current materials to maximize impact.
• Creates social media strategy and content calendars, including contractual assets, event sales promotions, programmatic storytelling, event recaps, and more
• Oversees and organizes department marketing inventory of partner assets and program initiatives.
• Works with San Francisco 49ers team departments, as appropriate, to assist in planning, organizing, and implementing all 49ers Foundation partner sponsorship activations.
• Manages event venue selection, vendor procurement, and events reconciliation at Levi’s® Stadium and external venues.
• Conducts post-event financial analysis and compose thank you acknowledgments to donors and contributing partners.
• Serves as a point of contact for internal/external event partners, attend site visits, and coordinate follow-up communication with prospective venues.
• Creates, edits, and proofreads business communications and documents utilizing MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Assists with gameday donor visits, checks presentations, and Foundation activities, as directed by Executive Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Abilities and Skills:

• Demonstrates ability to effectively build a network of contacts at all levels within the industry and in the community, both internally and externally.
• Balance multiple projects simultaneously, using effective discernment to prioritize deadlines and deliverables accordingly
• Establish credibility through timely, responsive, and truthful interactions.
• Ability to promote a flexible and accommodating environment which accepts and appreciates viewpoints and expertise that all stakeholders bring to the work environment.
• Ability to create a relationship of trust and loyalty by delivering accessible, efficient, and reliable services and products for internal and external stakeholders.
• Builds relationships with all organizational stakeholders through authentic, accepting, and engaging communication.
• Lead meetings in which stakeholders come together to focus ideas in a single direction.
• Ability to achieve planned objectives through completing relevant tasks and focus.

Education and Experience:

• At least 5-7 years of work experience in event production, business operations, project management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred experience with Microsoft Suite, Google Drive, Slack, and Wrike.
• Prior experience working in the sports and entertainment industry is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

The employee will be sitting in a typical office environment the majority of the time and may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position requires the ability to work extended hours and/or weekends.

Travel:

30% of local travel and 5% of intra and interstate travel requiring overnight stay are expected for this position.

Compensation:

$78,000 - $80,000