Today, the foundation is dedicated to realizing a vision for a more peaceful and prosperous world. We advance systemic change to benefit communities around the world by investing in, connecting and celebrating social entrepreneurs. The foundation is focused on social entrepreneurs working six key issue areas - tolerance and human rights, health, environmental sustainability, economic and social equity, institutional responsibility, and peace and security - and whose models are at an inflection point where our support can accelerate significant impact. The core values of the Skoll Foundation workplace include respect, responsibility, leverage, innovation and tough-minded optimism.

Position Summary
The Marketing Programs Coordinator will be a key member of the Marketing team and assist in the implementation of major Connect & Celebrate programs of significant importance to the foundation and social entrepreneurs worldwide. Primary responsibility will be managing efforts associated with the Skoll World Forum, as well as other brand related, media and marketing communications projects as assigned. The Skoll World Forum is a program of the Skoll Centre on Social Entrepreneurship at the Said Business School, University of Oxford and is co-produced, and co-sponsored by both the Skoll Centre and the Skoll Foundation. This position reports to the Marketing Director.

Primary Responsibilities

Skoll World Forum

• Work with event management consultant and Skoll Centre partners to manage registration process, stock control and hotel arrangements for key constituents.
• Act as key point of contact for Skoll Awardees and foundation staff attending the Forum including communications, briefings and coordination of logistics prior to and onsite in Oxford.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of the Skoll Foundation Awards Ceremony and Skoll Awardee convening at the Forum.
• Coordinate private foundation dinners including guest lists, invitations, catering and special requirements.
• Develop and produce briefing binders for key constituents.
• Manage onsite implementation of Foundation related activities at the Forum.

Creative Services Support

• Coordination of meetings and communications to support development of “Uncommon Heroes”  short films
• Coordinating relationships with print, editing and design vendor
• Support web team on implementation of programs

Qualifications and Abilities:

• At least 5 years experience in marketing and event management.
• Experience producing events and conferences with registration systems.
• Project management expertise with experience simultaneously managing multiple projects on time and on budget
• Experience working collaboratively with partners on major projects to achieve mutually beneficial results
• Ability to translate from strategic imperatives to logistical realities
• Nonprofit experience and international experience preferred

• BA or advanced degree required. 

Applicants
Please see the full job description and send a cover letter and resume to: jobs@skollfoundation.org. Please specify “Marketing Programs Coordinator” in the message subject line. The Foundation will contact qualified applicants.