Marketing Coordinator (Minneapolis)

The marketing coordinator will provide assistance with key marketing and business development activities in Minneapolis and assist with other firm-wide activities. A successful candidate will operate at the intersection of event support, sponsorship management, and content creation, with a high level of responsibility and direct interaction with attorneys and firm leaders. The position offers an excellent opportunity to learn many facets of legal marketing.All Taft employees operate under a "Client First" philosophy-in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with events including, but not limited to, logistics, catering, and on-site event needs, building/coordinating invitation lists and managing RSVPs.
• Assists the director/team with (1) sponsorship support including processing invoices, providing marketing materials/visual assets, and maintaining a timeline of upcoming events and (2) sponsorship fulfillment including the registration process, ad submissions and table attendees.
• Assists with completing budget-related activities in a timely manner, including invoice follow-up and processing, credit card receipt submission and reconciliation of statements, and updating/tracking items.
• Provides support for RFP and pitch materials to the Minneapolis market, including gathering information.
• Professional sporting, concert, and theatre venues: Coordinates ticket usage; manages catering; ensures communication is delivered to all relevant parties; and collaborates with facility staff at venues.
• Assists with facilitating and purchasing additional ticketing needs.
• Assists with website content including drafting news notes and proofing content.
• Manages external continuing legal education (CLE) process for Minnesota and other markets.
• Manages logistics of new attorney photo shoots.
• Enthusiasm for tackling new challenges independently or collaboratively with a team
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and solve problems efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Assists with other requests as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications or related field (strongly preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of marketing, law firm or professional services experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of web-based platforms, such as a content management system, as well as basic HTML knowledge.
• Excellent computer skills - high proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to manage and deliver multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and continuously improve technical skills related to data and event management
• Superior communication skills, with a strong focus on accuracy and detail
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to work.
• Work may require more than 37.5 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours.

Interested candidates should apply here.

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $26.15/hour - $33.33/hour. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.