We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented Sponsorship Content & Activation Manager to support a leading New York City performing arts organization’s summer festival. This freelance role will focus on executing corporate sponsorship agreements, managing partner deliverables, and coordinating on-site activations to create engaging experiences for sponsors and festival audiences.

The ideal candidate brings experience in sponsorship management, event execution, marketing, and project coordination, along with strong communication and relationship-building skills. Working closely with Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing, and Operations teams, this individual will help bring sponsorship partnerships to life while ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience for corporate partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage post-agreement sponsorship execution, coordinating deliverables, timelines, and activation requirements across multiple corporate partnerships.

• Serve as a primary on-site liaison for sponsors, overseeing activations, addressing challenges in real time, and ensuring a professional and engaging partner experience.

• Coordinate sponsorship activations, custom events, artist experiences, hospitality programs, and other branded initiatives in collaboration with venue and operations teams.

• Partner with Marketing, Social Media, PR, Legal, Programming, and Campus Operations teams to execute co-branded content, promotional materials, and sponsorship commitments.

• Track sponsorship agreements, deliverables, project timelines, and performance data using Monday.com, Tessitura, and Microsoft Office applications.

• Maintain organized project management processes and sponsor-facing timelines to ensure timely execution of contractual commitments.

• Support the development and coordination of marketing and social media content associated with sponsorship partnerships and festival programming.

• Assist with sponsorship budget management, including pricing, sourcing, expenses, and project margins.

• Evaluate sponsorship activations and audience engagement, identifying opportunities to improve execution and strengthen partner relationships.

• Represent the organization professionally when engaging with corporate sponsors, internal stakeholders, artists, and festival attendees.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of experience in sponsorship management, marketing, event production, brand activations, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience executing sponsorship agreements, coordinating deliverables, and managing corporate partner relationships.

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to oversee multiple sponsors, timelines, and concurrent initiatives.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional, collaborative approach to internal and external stakeholder engagement.

• Experience coordinating marketing, social media, branded content, and event logistics across multiple departments.

• Proficiency with project management and reporting tools, preferably Monday.com, Tessitura, and Microsoft Office.

• Resourceful, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, with an entrepreneurial mindset, strong attention to detail, and an interest in the nonprofit and performing arts sectors.

Compensation & Schedule

• Employment Type: Freelance, temporary assignment

• Duration: March–August

• Location: New York, NY, with on-site attendance required for sponsorship activations and events.

• Schedule: Approximately 29 hours per week, with flexibility for weekday evenings and weekends based on festival programming and sponsorship needs.

• Compensation: $20–$36 per hour.