Director, Industry Relations & Events
Director, Industry Relations & Events
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Position Title:
Director Industry Relations & EventsTime Type:
Full timePosition Summary and Qualifications:
The Director of Industry Relations & Events plays a pivotal leadership role in managing and executing highimpact events that support fundraising initiatives aligned with the goals of the Academy of Food Marketing (AFM) and the University. This role demands strategic thinking creativity and the ability to develop innovative programs that drive revenue growth and elevate industry engagement.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead the planning execution and strategic oversight of AFMs signature fundraising events (Future Food Industry Leaders Program Food Marketing Hall of Honor) generating between $500K and $1M annually.
Cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with industry executives to drive sponsorships keynote engagements and strategic collaborations.
Develop innovative event concepts that expand brand awareness and meet financial goals.
Serve as a key liaison with the AFM Board of Governors regarding fundraising and events.
Oversee all event logistics including hotel negotiations budgets P&L management attendee communication vendor coordination and speaker arrangements.
Manage AFMs digital presence related to events and fundraising including website content and LinkedIn/social media engagement.
Collaborate with University departments such as Advancement MarComm and SJU Print Services for event promotion and collateral development.
Create and manage all industry training programs including agenda syllabus keynote speakers and digital badging.
Engage AFM alumni and lead outreach initiatives to support awareness engagement and financial support.
Assist Executive Director with Board management including standards of performance and joint business reviews.
Support student development events and serve as a chaperone for select conferences immersions and summits.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience in sales marketing fundraising or event planning.
Proven success managing largescale events and fundraising campaigns.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L statements.
Exceptional selling communication public speaking and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to multitask while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
Valid drivers license and access to reliable transportation.
Ability to work evenings weekends and travel occasionally within the U.S.
Preferred:
Masters degree in Business or a related field.
Professional background in retail foodservice or CPG industries.
Existing network of industry contacts and executive leaders.
Saint Josephs University is a private Catholic Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about and to make a positive contribution to our mission. Saint Josephs University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity diversity and inclusion. EOE
Saint Josephs University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities including admission and employment in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator email visit Campion Student Center suite 243 or call. To learn more about the Universitys Title IX policies the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination sexual harassment or other form of sexual misconduct and the Universitys response to reports and/or formal complaints please visit Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
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Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
