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Marketing & Communications Manager

The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour is seeking the services of a qualified individual to fill the position of Marketing & Communications Manager. The Marketing & Communications Manager will have to connect with its three customers - the Junior Golfers (and their families), External (sponsors, media, public) and the close knit team of professionals that operate the tour. This position reports to the Director of Marketing and Administration and is a year-round full-time contracted position. While the MJT has had marketing support in the past, they are looking to make this a priority going forward and this is an expanded role.

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Location
Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour - Remote Position
Posted
2023-07-19
Deadline
2023-07-31
Job Summary
The Position – As the Tour has grown, so have the needs to help promote the Tour to its players and sponsors.

Overall goal of position:
  • boost participation in MJT membership and events
  • raise awareness of MJT nationally and internationally
  • build social media presence and the brand
  • create and standardize MJT marketing procedures Specifically: Ensure the brand image, messaging, and all communications via MJT marketing vehicles are consistent, professional and promote the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Association.
Responsibilities
  • As Marketing and Communications Manager, you will contribute to the daily communication tasks of the MJT. ​​
  • Responsible for MJT website look and content, and MJT social media accounts including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and future platforms.
  • Responsible for creating a MJT month-month marketing calendar to include emails, newsletters, announcements, and social posts
  • Responsible for Press Release creation, distribution and monitoring of media mentions: special releases re staff announcements, sponsors, tour initiatives, international events, scholarships, etc; pre- and post-event results releases,
  • Responsible for the MJT TourTimes (online digital newsletter) and the analysis of each issue
  • Responsible for creating MJT calls to enter emails and providing analysis and review
  • Market all MJT tournaments to local cities, media, players, golf industry personnel and other applicable parties
  • Sponsorship Recruitment: continue communication with current sponsors and attract new ones; create and review sponsorship overview package and specific proposals
  • Sponsor fulfilment: ensure deliverables are met to their satisfaction Editing and proofreading of MJT publications and marketing materials
  • Assist MJT Head Office on ad hoc projects
Qualifications
Past experience in the Digital Marketing world.
Compensation
$45k-$60k + Bonus
Benefits/Perks
  • Arrangement will be assigned as an independent contractor.
  • Payment commensurate with experience and cost of living.
  • Very flexible work schedule for large part of the year
  • Ability to work from home
  • Opportunity to make a huge difference in young peoples lives through golf
  • A great work setting – can be onsite at golf events as much as desired
  • Part of a small team that are all focused on young people’s development Holidays throughout the year, coordinated with other team members
  • Opportunities for additional income (securing sponsorship)
Start Date
2023-08-19
Course Website
https://www.freshgolf.ca/mjt
Employment Duration
Contract but 12 month full time position
Contact Information
scott@vbgolf.ca or webpage of www.freshgolf.ca/mjt