Job Description

Job Description

The California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) is seeking an Events and Marketing Coordinator to join our downtown Sacramento based team. The position is for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who can manage a wide variety of events. You will be responsible for managing, planning, and executing association events, and fundraisers, including our signature annual event the California Craft Beer Summit. The ideal candidate is someone with a passion for event planning, creative thinking & problem-solving abilities and motivation to develop and grow the events and fundraising program.

This position also handles event marketing and communication initiatives, including social media campaigns, email marketing, multimedia, and public relations for association fundraisers and events.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage event details including attendance, speakers, schedule, and communication outreach
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and venues
• Create financial reports and marketing budgets
• Develop new ideas to build, promote and improve CCBA events and fundraisers throughout the year
• Serve as staff liaison to the CCBA Board Fundraising and Educational committees
• Create the fundraising and events strategy
• Develop, respond, and manage promotional events and campaigns in collaboration with the CCBA Executive Director and staff
• Liaison with potential event sponsors/exhibitors to gauge their needs
• Design and direct the design of all promotional materials
• Identify and develop outreach tools, processes, and materials for events, partners, and sponsorship sales
• Report on progress and tracking feedback to improve sales efforts and processes
• Develop and cultivate new contacts and relationships
• Contact vendors for outsourced services and manage vendor contracts
• Provides government affairs support to the Executive Director as needed and coordinates legislative events, annual advocacy day, tours, and receptions
• Administrative support backup as needed

​ Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management or related field
• At least two years of experience in event planning
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience with event budgeting, scheduling and vendor management
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong customer service orientation
• High level of adaptability and flexibility
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Passion for events and event planning
• Ability to work well in teams

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions, significant events, and driving. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but can occasionally be moderate.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing assigned duties, the Event and Marketing Coordinator may be required to perform tasks that require driving, bending/stooping, carrying/lifting to 25 lbs., climbing, reaching/twisting, kneeling, manual dexterity (grasp/handle/keyboarding), pushing/pulling, prolonged standing/sitting, frequent walking.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position of Events and Marketing Coordinator.

Company Description

The California Craft Brewers Association is a 501(c)6 non-profit trade association representing the craft and specialty brewing industry in California. Formed in 1989, the CCBA is the oldest state trade association representing craft breweries. The CCBA is committed to protecting the growth, quality, and variety of California’s craft brewing industry.

The primary function of the CCBA is to monitor legislative activity at the state Capitol and provide a single and coherent political voice representing the interests of all of California’s craft breweries.

The CCBA provides a broad realm of services to its members in the craft brewing community, including addressing critical business and supply issues and offering gatherings and events to help foster communication and education among our family of brewers and allied trade network. The CCBA’s initiatives and activities promote and protect the growth of the craft brewing industry in California.

Company Description

The California Craft Brewers Association is a 501(c)6 non-profit trade association representing the craft and specialty brewing industry in California. Formed in 1989, the CCBA is the oldest state trade association representing craft breweries. The CCBA is committed to protecting the growth, quality, and variety of California’s craft brewing industry.\r\n\r\nThe primary function of the CCBA is to monitor legislative activity at the state Capitol and provide a single and coherent political voice representing the interests of all of California’s craft breweries.\r\n\r\nThe CCBA provides a broad realm of services to its members in the craft brewing community, including addressing critical business and supply issues and offering gatherings and events to help foster communication and education among our family of brewers and allied trade network. The CCBA’s initiatives and activities promote and protect the growth of the craft brewing industry in California.