Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Director of Partnership and Proposal Creative is a key member of the conference’s RISE Ventures team. American RISE (Revenue, Innovation, Sports, Entertainment) Ventures officially launched May 22, 2025, as the conference’s first internal commercial business division. It is responsible for all aspects of revenue generation, sponsorship strategy, brand partnerships, and emerging business projects. The Assistant Director serves as the team’s creative storyteller, expertly designing proposals, “bringing them to life” for all commercial initiatives.
POSITION DETAILS
Department: RISE Ventures | Commercial and Business Division
Location: Position is remote
Travel: Regular travel required, including nights and weekends during times of conference events
Supervisory scope: Individual contributor role; may supervise interns or temporary staff as assigned
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Chief Commercial Officer
Key partners: Conference staff; business and sponsorship partners
THE ROLE AND CANDIDATE PROFILE
The conference seeks a graphic design, sponsorship marketing professional with strong writing and verbal communication skills, organizational discipline, and a service mindset. The ideal candidate brings one to three years of practical experience in sports partnerships, sponsorship marketing, or creative strategy. The role is the “engine” behind the proposal and negotiation processes driving sales and business success and influencing how brands engage with all American constituencies. The assistant director should have proven abilities of building pitch deck presentations that produce results. Experience working with Photoshop, InDesign, Digideck, PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides. Understanding the sports sponsorship landscape is a plus. The role requires some night and weekend work.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in all sales, strategy, and business engagement activities
Create visually compelling, insight-driven partnership proposals
Build and develop high-impact presentation and pitch decks that earn results and generate revenue
Turn ideas into sellable displays and tell the story
Create innovative sponsorship concepts across all events and platforms
Design exceptional and visually engaging presentations and mockups
Translate audience insights into compelling narratives
Collaborate with commercial and external partners and member institutions
Showcase best-in-class partnership concepts
YEAR-ONE SUCCESS FACTORS
Delivered consistent, accurate, and timely presentations.
Delivered clear, top-quality, on brand and visually pleasing presentations.
Enhanced visibility for RISE activities and expedited responses further enhancing the pitch process.
Executed projects with high service standards for stakeholders.
Earned positive feedback and faster results, contributing to enhanced commercial activity.
Supported conference priorities through responsive collaboration.
Requirements
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in art, graphic design, marketing, or a related field required.
One to three years of experience in sports partnerships, sponsorship marketing, creative strategy, or a related field required.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills with strong journalistic writing and editing ability.
Knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, Digideck, PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant communications-related software.
Ability to maintain punctual attendance and timely correspondence.
APPLICATION PROCESS
A letter of application, resume, examples of work as appropriate, and a list of at least three professional references should be forwarded via email to:
Bryan Calka, Chief Commercial Officer (bcalka@theamerican.org)
The application deadline is June 15, 2026.
Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes participation in the conference's employee benefit plan.
The American Conference is an equal opportunity employer. The Conference does not discriminate against applicants for employment on the basis of their membership in any protected class under federal or state law.
