Village Neighborhood

Job Title: Marketing & Events Manager
Salary & Benefits:  $45,000 annually (salaried) + benefits & cell phone stipend
Start Date: Position open until filled

Position Overview
The Marketing & Events Manager of the Five Points Association reports directly to the Executive Director and plays a key role in the overall operations, marketing, and growth of the organization. This position ensures that day-to-day communications and office functions run smoothly, supports membership and community events, and leads marketing initiatives. A major responsibility includes assisting with the execution of the annual St. Pat’s in Five Points Festival, one of the Southeast’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, by managing logistics, sponsor deliverables, marketing efforts, and day-of operations. This role blends creativity, communications, and project management to strengthen the Five Points brand and support the district’s merchants and community.

Duties & Responsibilities

Marketing & Communications
• Develop and execute marketing campaigns across print, digital, and social platforms.
• Manage all FPA social media accounts, including content creation, scheduling, paid media, and community engagement.
• Create and distribute monthly merchant newsletters and additional email campaigns.
• Update and maintain the FPA website with current events, sponsor info, applications, and news.
• Develop promotional collateral to highlight the Five Points district and events.

Events & Sponsorships
• Plan, promote, and assist with execution of all FPA events.
• Take a lead role in the annual St. Pat’s in Five Points Festival, assisting with marketing, sponsorships, ticketing, and day-of operations.
• Coordinate with sponsors, artists, vendors, and volunteers to ensure seamless event execution.
• Assist with post-event reporting, surveys, and analysis.

Membership & Administration
• Maintain and update merchant/member information and develop welcome packets for new members.
• Support day-to-day office operations and assist the Executive Director with administrative needs.
• Recruit, train, and manage interns including scheduling and assignments.
• Prepare board meeting agendas, minutes, and reports as needed.
• Represent the Association at community meetings and public events as needed or in absence of the Executive Director.

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–3 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, or event coordination.
• Strong creative skills, including experience with design tools.
• Experience in email marketing, web content management, and social media platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple large-scale projects and deadlines.
• Experience coordinating sponsorships, vendors, or community partnerships is a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible hours during events, including evenings and weekends.
• Collaborative team-player who thrives in a community-driven environment and enjoys relationship building.

How to Apply - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position open until filled.

Interested candidates should submit the following materials to heather@fivepointscolumbia.com with the subject line “Marketing & Events Manager Application – [Your Name]”:

Resume

Cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience

2–3 work samples (examples may include social media content, design work, press releases, or event materials)

Equal Opportunity Employment

Five Points Association is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, biological sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender presentation, sexual orientation, veteran status, and/or any other category protected by law. We do not discriminate based on genetic information in accordance with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.