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Position: Member Engagement Coordinator

Organization: Minnesota Technology Association

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent, Exempt

Location: Twin Cities

Reports to: Vice President, Programming & Member Experience

*Due to COVID-19 all MnTech positions are remote until further notice. However, applicants should be local to Minnesota.

The Minnesota Technology Association (MnTech) is a coalition of more than 250 member companies united in building a stronger tech ecosystem in Minnesota.  We believe Minnesota’s technology-driven companies achieve the greatest success when they have access to exceptional talent, dedicated public policy advocates, and are part of an innovative, inclusive technology community. Each year, thousands of technology professionals make meaningful connections and advance their careers through MnTech’s respected programs, educational opportunities, and networking events. Our member companies work the spectrum of technology, including information technology, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, fintech, agtech, cleantech, and edutech. Member companies range from long-established corporations to small and growing startups. Learn more at www.mntech.org.

Position Description:

The Member Engagement Coordinator will help cultivate and facilitate a vibrant and active member community by building and stewarding relationships in the Minnesota tech ecosystem and partnering with the Vice President of Programming and Member Experience to execute all MnTech programming.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Drive a culture of engagement at member companies in order to generate higher overall member participation with MnTech programming:
    •  Develop and manage champion teams at all MnTech member companies: foster relationships with primary contacts and internal ambassadors to   drive their respective company’s engagement.
    • Co-lead presentations and town halls with member companies to energize technology teams and get them excited about participating in MnTech programming.
    • Build and sustain MnTech member toolkit to ensure member champion teams have the resources they need to internally drive a culture of engagement with MnTech: Toolkit includes email templates, one-pagers, engaging photo and video content, and more.
  • Revamp and manage MnTech member database to ensure companies, contacts, and partners have up-to-date information.
    • Generate and manage reports and dashboards that will help guide programming decisions, manage the annual membership lifecycle, etc.
  • Partner with the Vice President of Programming and Member Experience to produce community gatherings and peer forums: develop annual programming calendar, leverage member companies and technology insights to produce timely and relevant learning sessions, speaker liaising, post-event surveys, targeted email communication, etc.
  • Drive awareness of MnTech programming and events with technology vendor partners.
  • Provide general support for MnTech’s signature events: Tech Connect, Tekne Awards, Tech Talent, and other events as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned to ensure member companies are networking, sharing best practices, collaborating, and having fun in our Minnesota technology ecosystem.

Qualifications: 

We seek candidates who believe deeply in our organization’s goals to help drive Minnesota’s tech ecosystem forward, who thrive in a dynamic work environment with a startup feel, and who demonstrate a previous record of achievement. Ideal candidates will possess:

    • Ability to build authentic relationships across stakeholders
    • Passion for technology and innovation
    • Strong project management skills
    • Ability to work with computers, databases, and social media/technology platforms
    • Experience driving programming with various stakeholders
    • Ability to work independently while simultaneously maintaining a team focus
    • Strong sense of accountability for both member success and personal development
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Preferred skills: Familiarity with Salesforce, Mailchimp, Slack, and etc.
  • Preferred Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field.

Compensation: 

  • Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Expected salary range is $40,000 to $50,000.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, dental, retirement plan, LTD, vision, life, parking, and vacation.

How to Apply: Please send a copy of your resume and a cover letter to jobs@mntech.org. Priority deadline for applicants is 12/07/2020. However, the application will remain open until the position is filled.

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Position: Marketing & Events Manager

Location: Twin Cities

Employment type: Full-time, Non-exempt

Reports to: Vice President, Programming & Member Experience

*Due to COVID-19 all MnTech positions are remote until further notice. However, applicants should be local to Minnesota.

The Minnesota Technology Association (MnTech) is a coalition of more than 250 member companies united in building a stronger tech ecosystem in Minnesota.  We believe Minnesota’s technology-driven companies achieve the greatest success when they have access to exceptional talent, dedicated public policy advocates, and are part of an innovative, inclusive technology community. Each year, thousands of technology professionals make meaningful connections and advance their careers through MnTech’s respected programs, educational opportunities, and networking events. Our member companies work the spectrum of technology, including information technology, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, fintech, agtech, cleantech, and edutech. Member companies range from long-established corporations to small and growing startups. Learn more at www.mntech.org.

Position Description:

The Marketing & Events Manager will develop and execute the overall marketing strategy for MnTech, manage external communications, plan and produce events in support of MnTech programming, and elevate the organization’s brand awareness, relevance, and reputation amongst members and the broader community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create annual marketing and communications plan.
  • Develop messaging and marketing materials in support of member engagement and new member recruitment.
  • Create and maintain member engagement reports.
  • Develop and implement social media plan to market and promote MnTech events, programs, and initiatives.
  • Design and maintain content assets for website, social media, e-mails, and web promotions.
  • Create MnTech’s annual impact report and sponsorship prospectus.
  • Support planning and execution of events
  • Serve as the virtual events platform expert
  • Drive all visual components related to event success
  • Develop and implement brand standards.
  • Build relationships with media and key partners to drive MnTech’s brand in community.
  • Establish criteria and metrics for measuring MnTech’s marketing and branding success.

Marketing & Branding (60%)

Implement marketing strategies to support awareness and engagement with key stakeholders.

Event Planning & Execution (30%)

In partnership with Director of Events, lead the planning and execution of programmatic and signature events. Support all marketing and branding of events.

Management (10%) Lead and coordinate team support of marketing and communications.

Qualifications: 

  • At least two years of experience developing and managing marketing and communications plans across a wide variety of media.
  • Ability to develop digital strategy and content to activate audiences.
  • Technical literacy and ability to navigate and manage digital event platforms.
  • Interest in technology and innovation.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Team-player with a willingness to flex and adapt as situations require.
  • Ability to build authentic relationships across multiple stakeholders and with diverse populations.
  • Proficiency with computers, databases, Microsoft Office applications, and Adobe Creative Cloud products.
  • Preferred Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field.

Compensation:

  • Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Expected salary range is $55,000-$70,000.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, dental, retirement plan, LTD, vision, life, parking, and vacation.

How to Apply: Please send a copy of your resume and a cover letter to jobs@mntech.org. Priority deadline for applicants is 12/07/2020. However, the application will remain open until the position is filled.