This position is located in Palm Beach, FL.

The Community Impact Manager is responsible for building and implementing the year-round community engagement and messaging plan, managing charity and outreach programs hosted by the Cognizant Classic and cultivating positive relationships with key community constituents and local media in Palm Beach, FL.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, business or related field

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience

• Demonstrated understanding of community impact and charitable outreach

• Ability to manage multiple projects and events

• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders and build effective relationships with community leaders and media

• Strong communication, writing and public speaking/presentation skills

• Self-motivated and deadline-oriented

• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail

• Proficient with MS Office Software applications

• A professional image, strong interpersonal skills and ability to work on a team

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement a custom, year-round engagement plan to drive awareness around Cognizant Classic and the impact on the community.

• Manage and fulfill charitable events schedule.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop and implement an engagement strategy among key civic, governmental and charitable organizations.

• Assist in establishment and coordination of events; announcements; press conferences; presentations; media days; etc.

• Work collaboratively with communications and marketing departments to develop an integrated plan and timeline of impact storylines and content.

• Serve as a representative for PGA TOUR & Cognizant Classic at charitable functions, community meetings, forums with civic and governmental partners and select media opportunities.

• Liaise with nonprofit partners and organizations to demonstrate tournament’s year-round support and engagement.

• Implement and manage Cognizant's fundraising and annual grant programs.

• Evaluate, fulfill, and track charitable requests for event sponsorship auction items.

• Oversee charity and community events taking place on site during tournament week, including the military ticketing and hosting program.

• Identify opportunities to leverage the tournament’s brand and resources to support local causes and initiatives.

• Manage and update community/charity-related content on the tournament website and support content ideation for community newsletter.

• Develop and secure approvals of collateral materials (press releases, programs, newsletters, etc.)

• Special projects and other duties as assigned.