Marketing Manager - Core Events

Company Description

The Global Special Operations Forces Foundation (GSOF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to building and strengthening an international network of military, government, commercial, and educational stakeholders. GSOF focuses on advancing Special Operations Forces (SOF) capabilities and partnerships to confront global, complex, and networked threats. The organization collaborates across sectors to foster innovation, shared learning, and interoperability among SOF communities worldwide. Prospective team members will join a mission-driven organization operating at the intersection of defense, policy, and industry. Interested individuals can request access to GSOF’s private LinkedIn group to connect with the broader community.

The Marketing Manager – Core Events reports to the Director of Marketing and Sales. S/he executes a variety of operational, design, and administrative functions to support the Marketing, Sales and Core Events Teams and focuses on developing and distributing content and collateral.

TO APPLY: Send your resume and cover letter to Mr. Rob Potter, ***email_hidden*** by 5PM ET on Friday, 17 JUL. Email subject to read: MMCE26

Role Description

• Manage marketing calendars, independent consultants, and vendors
• Guardian of core event brand
• Lead for overarching marketing activities and content creation in relation to Global SOF Core events and Huddles, to include event branding/kits, graphic design for both print and digital media, marketing emails and lists, social media, advertisements, reporting/analytics
• Lead for Event Mobile App development and editing
• Lead for event photography and videography, including vendor management as required
• Manage content and updates for the GSOF website, Twitter / X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other platform
• Manage design and production of event signage, promotional materials, and collateral; liaise and manage vendor as required
• Design presentations that effectively communicate Global SOF Core Event themes as assigned
• Establish audience segmentation and communication controls to prevent audience fatigue across event campaigns
• Own and manage the marketing Monday.com board for each event to track deadlines, deliverables, approvals, and campaign progress
• Manage automated marketing workflows and direct mail campaigns
• Serve as a sales enablement partner by developing sponsor pitch decks, sales kits, digital brochures, and partner-facing materials
• Manage fulfillment of contracted digital sponsor assets, including website, email, mobile app, and social media placements
• Design, source, and procure event merchandise, apparel, challenge coins, lanyards, custom gifts, and other branded items
• Lead live event content operations, including podcasts, VIP/speaker interviews, on-site content capture, and real-time storytelling
• Maintain a central library of approved templates, sponsor assets, event brand materials, and internal-use design resources
• Support visual strategy for large-scale physical production, including stage backdrops, branded environments, and event experience design beyond standard signage
• Support marketing colleagues in times of surge activity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a relevant field
• BA, AA, or Certificate in Communications or Media Production
• A background in Special Operations or Military experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Background in procurement and sourcing is a must, including experience managing both domestic and international vendors across multiple service areas.
• Essential experience in account management, with the ability to manage professional relationships and high-level expectations.
• An excellent writer with the ability to adapt tone for military, industry, and corporate audiences.
• For effective and efficient working practices it is essential you are confident in using AI tools
• Ability to manage time and work remotely
• Ability to work with a dynamic and fast-moving team

Desired Software Experience:

• Google Suite, especially Docs, Sheets, and Slides
• Canva
• Monday.com or similar task management system
• Adobe Creative Cloud Products, especially Premiere Pro and Audition
• WordPress Site Development
• CVENT or similar event management software
• Constant Contact or other Marketing Automation tools
• re:Members or other Association Management Systems (AMS)
• Use of AI systems and prompt design