Summary
Description
The South Carolina Department of Commerce’s (S.C. Commerce) mission is to create economic opportunities to increase choices for all South Carolinians, and our vision is to embrace the future to ensure South Carolina's sustainable advantage.
S.C. Commerce’s Marketing and Communications Division is looking for a talented professional to serve as the agency’s Partner Relations Manager for the reestablishment of the collaborative, public/private effort called Palmetto Partners and other agency fundraising related to marketing the state for economic development.
The competencies and responsibilities of the Partner Relations Manager are outlined below.
- Works with the Director of Marketing and Communications and agency leadership to relaunch the updated Palmetto Partners program.
- Engages existing public and private sector partners to ensure their continued support to align with the updated program.
- Identifies and engages with potential partners to secure new investment into the program.
- Plans yearly events and implements annual strategy for attracting potential new partners. Works closely with the Marketing and Communication Division to execute the events and strategies.
- Collaborates and communicates with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve overall partnership program goals, grow partnership engagement, and increase financial support from partners served.
- Coordinates and executes fundraising efforts for large-scale marketing events like SEUS Canada and works with the Marketing and Communications Division to execute those fundraising efforts within the established event timeline.
- Facilitates appropriate budgets, contracts and invoices in a timely manner.
- Collaborates with the Governor’s Office on initiatives related to the Palmetto Partners Program.
- Provides cross-functional support for the marketing and communications division as needed.
Minimum and Additional Requirements:
A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.
Must be detailed-oriented and able to manage multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines and adjusting to last-minute deadline changes.
Must have strong attention to detail to gather, organize and present program content in a clear, concise, compelling and persuasive manner.
Must be assertive and proactive when engaging stakeholders for requesting and receiving information in a timely manner to meet assigned deadlines.
Must have extensive contacts in the South Carolina business community.
Candidates must have at least three years fundraising experience.
Additional Comments:
All candidates must submit at least two examples of relevant work experience including fundraising, member/partner relations and associated performance metrics. Examples must be no more than two years old.
Cover letter and resume must be submitted with application. Applications without cover letter, resume and work samples will NOT be considered.
The South Carolina Department of Commerce offers an exceptional benefit package for full time and temporary grant positions that include:
*Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Children.
*15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
*15 days of sick leave per year.
*13 paid holidays.
*State Retirement Pension and 401K Plans
*Deferred Compensation Programs
*Paid Parental Leave.
*Telecommute options of 1-2 days per week.
