Responsibilities:

Ballard Spahr LLP has a Sponsorship Coordinator position available in the Marketing and Communications department located in our Philadelphia office.  The primary responsibility is project management and coordinating the successful execution of sponsorship opportunities for the practice groups. This position works closely with the business development team, vendors and internal departments to ensure proper execution of sponsorship, conference and exhibition agreements.

Responsibilities include processing agreements, managing sponsor benefits, providing sales support and account management services to the sponsorship team, strategic reporting, and assisting in the development and maintenance of enterprise relations. Additional responsibilities include coordinating lead generation efforts and providing CRM reporting that includes reporting for the executive dashboard.

The incumbent must be incredibly service-minded with a penchant for processes and problem solving, and have the ability to work independently and maintain a focus on priorities while meeting strict deadlines. A collaborative, consultative, inclusive working style is paramount.  Similarly, relationships and the ability to quickly grasp the subtler elements of the firm’s culture are essential.  A strong sense of urgency and eye for detail are required. 

Qualifications:

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree with 2+ years’ of prior event planning or sponsorship experience in professional services marketing; excellent oral and written communication, project management, interpersonal, and organizational skills.  Strong computer proficiency a must, with particular knowledge of Interaction a plus.  Must be detail-oriented and have a superior client service attitude. Experience working with multi-location teams, e.g., multi-office initiatives and leveraging centralized resources. This position offers the potential for a hybrid work arrangement with the expectation to work in the Philadelphia office as needed.  10-15% travel required.

Compensation:

Ballard Spahr offers excellent compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a generous paid time off program.

How To Apply:

Resume, cover letter and salary requirements are required.

For immediate consideration, please visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BallardSpahr/Careers and apply online.

The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color and members of the LGBTQAI+ community, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The health, safety and well-being of our Ballard community is a top priority. Therefore, all lawyers and staff are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. We believe this is the most prudent position to take in order to meet our obligation to provide as safe of a workplace as possible. The firm will provide exemptions and accommodations for medical and religious reasons consistent with applicable law.

Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.