Valleyfair - Promotions & Communication Manager

Valleyfair has an opening for a Promotions & Communication Manager in the Marketing Division. Some of the duties and responsibilities for this regular staff position include:

• Developing an effective promotions and public relations plan to assist Valleyfair in reaching yearly attendance and per capita goals
• Working with sponsoring/partner organizations to develop and implement promotions
• Assist the Director of Marketing & Sales to establish and maintain a proactive communications position
• Representing Valleyfair in all press interviews and opportunities
• Assisting the Director of Marketing & Sales with writing and conceptualizing park printing materials and print advertising
• Working with internal and external graphic designers and printing vendors to secure high quality, cost-competitive print materials for Marketing, Group Sales, Live Entertainment and Human Resources
• Develop, monitor and control the Publicity and Promotions budget

The qualified applicant should have a degree in, Marketing, Advertising, Mass Communications and/or a solid background in press relations, public relations, project management, marketing communications and sales promotion. Strong writing skills and attention to detail are a must for this year-round, benefitted position. This position will also require a six day work week at various times of the year especially during the operating season.

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume and salary history and requirements by mail to Kevin Magyar, Director of General Services, Valleyfair, One Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379 or by email to kmagyar@valleyfair.com.