Community Engagement & Promotions Manager

Job Description Job Description About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Community Engagement & Promotions Manager to lead outreach, partnerships, and promotional efforts across our entertainment venues. This role is perfect for someone who has a proven track record in event promotions, community programming, and public engagement—especially within live entertainment, sports, or recreation. This person will play a vital role in connecting our venues to the Hudson Valley community while driving traffic, awareness, and excitement through strategic events and partnerships. Key Responsibilities: • Community Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools, nonprofits, youth programs, and local businesses to create impactful partnerships and group programs. • Promotions Strategy & Execution: Create and implement promotions, themed nights, giveaways, fan activations, and in-market events that drive awareness and attendance. • Event Activation: Organize and support public-facing events like community days, themed skates, drive-in movie nights, and seasonal experiences. • Group Sales Support: Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to build group offers, team nights, and special community packages. • Partnership Development: Identify and secure cross-promotional partnerships and sponsorships that enhance visibility and community impact.• Marketing Collaboration: Provide engaging stories, community updates, and photo opportunities for social media, press, and internal newsletters. • Public Representation: Serve as a public-facing representative of our venues at school events, chamber mixers, local fairs, and on-site happenings. Required Qualifications: • Minimum 3 years of professional experience in community engagement, promotions, event marketing, or a related role • Demonstrated success planning and executing community programs or public events • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Availability to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays as needed • Strong organizational skills and hands-on attitude • Knowledge of the Hudson Valley region and its communities is strongly preferred • Experience in the live events, sports, entertainment, or venue industries is a major plus What We Offer: • A chance to be part of a growing team revitalizing iconic spaces in the Hudson Valley • Opportunity to shape high-profile public events and partnerships • A dynamic, mission-driven work environment focused on community and entertainment • Access to concerts, events, and seasonal programming

Location: Poughkeepsie, New York, US

Posted Date: 7/10/2025