Marketing and Event Coordinator 

Lake McMurtry Friends (LMF), Inc. is seeking to hire a full-time Marketing & Event Coordinator for Lake McMurtry Natural Resource and Recreation Area in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for event planning, marketing, external communications projects, and day-to-day tasks that promote and enhance the image of Lake McMurtry. This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and reviewing internal and external communication programs, and reports directly to the Executive Director.

Job Function

  • ​Responsible for planning and coordinating special events and projects, and help educate and create local awareness of Lake McMurtry.
  • Establish working relationships with media, solicit media coverage, maintain newsletter and website blog, issue press releases, and place advertisements in order to maximize media exposure.
  • Recruit volunteers and manage/coordinate volunteer database and activities.
  • Maintain database of annual permit holders.
  • Create promotional materials, such as PowerPoint presentations, videos, printed materials, etc.
  • Maintain data relating to all marketing efforts and submit reports as required.
  • Solicit funding for Lake McMurtry through personal contacts and submission of grants.
  • Regularly attend special events and meetings.
  • Update and maintain the Lake McMurtry website including, links to other pages, and advertisers/sponsors.
  • Provide social media presence in venues, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
  • Assist with training seasonal employees.
  • Assist in the daily business operations of the lake, such as customer service, taking reservations, cash register transactions, and answering phones.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
  • Self-motivated starter who can work with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience in coordinating and administering multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Must have excellent computer skills, including use of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and the ability to learn other software as required by the position.
  • Must have ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up assignments.
  • A valid and current driver’s license is required, as well as a good driving record.  The applicant must have reliable transportation.  
Applicants must agree to a comprehensive back ground check and drug test if required.  Salary is commensurate with experience and is contingent on available funding.  Position will begin as soon as filled.  
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and three references to:

Attn: Dan Lowrance, Executive Director
Lake McMurtry Friends, Inc.
P.O. Box 1058
Stillwater, OK 74076

You may also email your application to [email protected]. No walk-in applications or phone inquiries will be accepted.  If you have questions, please email to the address listed above.