📌 Job Title: Sponsorship Coordinator Event: SkillAura Hackathon (72-Hour Offline Innovation Marathon) Compensation: Up to 2% of net profit from the event (Performance-based) 🔍 Role Summary: As the Sponsorship Coordinator for SkillAura Hackathon, you will be responsible for strategizing, pitching, and securing monetary and in-kind sponsorships from brands, organizations, and local partners. Your goal is to ensure the event is financially backed, while also aligning partners with our vision of empowering young changemakers. 🎯 Key Responsibilities:🔗 Sponsorship Strategy & Outreach Create a list of potential sponsors and segment them (monetary, in-kind, NGO, etc.) Draft personalized proposals tailored to each sponsor's brand alignment Reach out via email, LinkedIn, or direct contact and maintain follow-ups 🤝 Negotiation & Deal Closure Present the event pitch and sponsorship packages Negotiate deliverables and finalize sponsorship terms Coordinate signing of MoUs and brand deliverables in collaboration with SkillAura’s core team 📋 Sponsorship Fulfilment & Brand Integration Ensure all agreed sponsor benefits (branding, stalls, etc.) are fulfilled Work with design, content, and operations teams to integrate branding Manage pre-event, during-event, and post-event visibility for all partners 🧑💼 Team Leadership & Delegation Build and manage your own sponsorship sub-team SkillAura will not interfere in your team building or internal distribution of tasks Train team members on pitch delivery, lead tracking, and sponsor coordination 📈 Reporting & Communication Maintain a detailed tracker of sponsor conversations, confirmations, and deliverables Provide weekly updates to SkillAura founders (Jatin & Siya) Share a final report summarizing contributions, outcomes, and pending items 📌 Key Skills Required: Strong verbal and written communication Strategic thinking and persuasive negotiation Prior experience in sponsorship or outreach (preferred) Team leadership and multitasking 💰 Compensation Details: A performance-based reward of up to 2% of the event’s net profit No fixed salary/stipend Sponsorship team’s contribution will be tracked, and rewards allocated accordingly post-event 🛑 Important Note: This is a freelance/volunteer/contract-based project-specific position You are expected to operate independently in terms of team recruitment, coordination, and lead management You will receive full access to official documents, templates, and pitching decks from SkillAura
Event Description SkillAura Hackathon is a youth-driven innovation challenge that brings together developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to solve real-world problems through technology. The event fosters creativity, collaboration, and social impact, offering participants mentorship, resources, and a platform to turn their ideas into impactful solutions. By uniting passionate minds, SkillAura Hackathon empowers young changemakers to address pressing societal challenges while building valuable skills and networks. 💼 Job Description – Sponsorship Manager We are looking for a Sponsorship Manager to oversee and drive the entire sponsorship vertical for the SkillAura Hackathon. This role involves creating the sponsorship strategy, managing outreach and negotiations, supervising the sponsorship team, and ensuring all commitments are delivered. The Sponsorship Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the event’s financial success and brand partnerships align with our mission. This is a freelance/volunteer/contract-based position with a performance-linked reward and full independence in planning, team building, and execution. Key Skills Required: Exceptional leadership and team management abilities. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and persuasive negotiation. Prior experience in sponsorship, partnerships, or business development (preferred). Ability to multitask and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Compensation: Performance-based reward of up to 2% of the event’s net profit. No fixed salary/stipend. Rewards allocated post-event based on sponsorship performance. 📝 Key Responsibilities 📊 Strategy & Planning Develop the overall sponsorship strategy, including timelines, targets, and segmentation (monetary, in-kind, NGOs, etc.). Identify and prioritize potential sponsors based on event objectives and brand alignment. Set goals and assign responsibilities to the sponsorship team. 🔗 Outreach & Negotiations Oversee the creation of tailored sponsorship proposals and pitch decks. Supervise outreach through email, LinkedIn, and direct channels. Lead high-value negotiations and close key sponsorship deals. 🤝 Relationship Management Build and maintain long-term relationships with sponsors and partners. Ensure sponsor needs are addressed promptly and professionally. Coordinate signing of MoUs and sponsorship agreements. 📋 Sponsorship Fulfilment & Brand Integration Ensure all sponsor benefits (branding, stalls, promotional opportunities) are delivered. Work with design, marketing, and operations teams for smooth sponsor integration. Monitor sponsor visibility before, during, and after the event. 🧑💼 Team Leadership & Supervision Recruit, train, and mentor the sponsorship team. Track individual and team performance, providing feedback and guidance. Foster a collaborative and results-driven team culture. 📈 Reporting & Accountability Maintain a sponsorship tracker for leads, conversions, and deliverables. Submit weekly updates to SkillAura founders (Jatin & Siya). Deliver a final sponsorship performance report, highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.