What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Sponsorship Representative position at FāVS News?
Position Overview
We are seeking an outgoing and self-motivated sponsorship representative to help sustain our journalism through community partnerships. In this part-time role, you will act as an ambassador for FāVS News, cultivating relationships with houses of worship, businesses, and mission-aligned nonprofits to secure advertising and sponsorship underwriting.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible schedule: Work 10–15 hours per week on a schedule that fits your life.
- Community impact: Your work directly funds journalism that brings people together.
- Networking: Build deep connections with diverse community leaders across the Spokane region.
Responsibilities
- Prospect and engage: Identify and visit local organizations (churches, nonprofits, and businesses) to introduce them to FāVS News.
- Consultative selling: Present sponsorship and underwriting packages that help organizations reach our engaged audience while supporting our mission.
- Relationship management: Maintain a portfolio of active sponsors and ensure they feel valued.
- Record keeping: Track outreach activity and sales progress in our tracking system.
- Ambassadorship: Represent FāVS News professionally at community events and meetings.
Qualifications
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to speak confidently with diverse faith and community leaders.
- Drive: Self-motivated and comfortable working independently to meet revenue goals.
- Experience: Previous experience in sales, fundraising, or community outreach is helpful, but we are willing to train the right personality.
- Local knowledge: Familiarity with the Spokane faith community landscape is a strong plus.
- Knowledge of FāVS News: must understand and be passionate about our mission.
- Requirements: Reliable transportation for local travel and access to a computer/email.
Compensation
- Hourly rate: $20/hour
- Commission: 10% commission on all completed sponsorship sales
- Hours: 10-15 hours per week
To Apply:
Please send a resume and a brief note explaining why you are interested in supporting faith and values journalism to tracysimmons at favs.news.
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