Public Announcements
It’s Happening: The 1st Ever CAMP GTL – Join the BEST CLASS EVER... Again!
Calling all GTL Alumni! We're so excited to announce CAMP GTL: Rekindle, Reconnect, Reignite — a one-of-a-kind alumni retreat just for YOU! 
What to Expect: At Camp GTL: Rekindle, Reconnect, Reignite!, you'll dive into a lineup of sessions designed to inspire, challenge, and energize you as a leader. Explore "Leadership in Tucson," push personal boundaries in "Boundary Breakers," and Revisit Your Strengths for fresh perspectives. Learn the power of Mentorship and strengthen connections across generations with Intergenerational Communication. We'll also get hands-on with Goal Setting: Envision You 2025 and spark new insights during an inspiring keynote session. Between activities, hikes, and time around the campfire, this retreat promises the perfect mix of growth, connection, and fun!
How Camp GTL Was Born: Camp GTL Alumni Retreat was inspired during our Pause for a Cause cohort with GTL alumna Heather Hiscox (Class of 2014). Through two rounds of alumni empathy interviews, we learned alumni wanted to relive the retreat experience, reconnect, grow your leadership and mentorship skills, and network with purpose. Your feedback helped us design the perfect mix of professional development, social connection, and leadership growth—created by you, for you!
We'd LOVE to see you there, but spots are limited! Snag the early bird rate before January 15.
Visit https://tinyurl.com/CampGTL2025 for more information or to register today!
Can't make it? You can still support CAMP GTL! Consider:
There are so many ways to support leadership growth in our community while celebrating GTL alumni. Let's make this retreat an incredible success!
See you at CAMP GTL!
GTL Announces Recipients’ of 2024 Community Impact Awards Honorees
Greater Tucson Leadership (GTL) is thrilled to announce the honorees for the 72nd Annual Community Impact Awards. The Community Impact Awards have been a cornerstone of Tucson’s leadership community since 1952, celebrating individuals whose dedication and service have made a lasting impact. This year, GTL received a record number of nominations from across the community. A panel of sixteen diverse judges representing business, government, nonprofit, and education sectors carefully reviewed each submission and selected the four honorees. The honorees will be celebrated at GTL’s largest annual fundraising event on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Casino Del Sol Resort.
The Tucson Man and Woman of the Year awards are presented to those who have distinguished themselves for active support of community projects that demonstrated excellence in leadership and are a source of positive influence and inspiration for others. Man of the Year: Ted Maxwell, Southern Arizona Leadership Council. Woman of the Year: Calline Sanchez, IBM.
The Founders Award, established in 1985, is a lifetime achievement recognition honoring an individual who has demonstrated significant long-term community involvement and accomplishments and who has helped to shape the community in a positive manner with merit and dedication. Founders Award: Jonathan Rothschild, Former Mayor of Tucson, Mesch Clark Rothschild.
The GTL Alumni Excellence Award was established in 2017 and recognizes an alum of the GTL program who is positively impacting the Tucson community by actively utilizing the leadership skills learned during their time in the GTL program. GTL Alumni Excellence Award: Paloma Santiago, Junior Achievement of Arizona, GTL Class of 2023.
Support GTL's largest fundraising event of the year!
See you in April 2025!
Tickets, tribute ads, and sponsor opportunities are available here.
GTL Announces Recipients’ of 2023 Community Impact Awards
Greater Tucson Leadership is proud to announce the honorees for the 2023 Community Impact Awards (Man and Woman of the Year, Founders, and GTL Alumni Excellence). This year marks the 71st anniversary of the awards program. The honorees will be celebrated at our annual event on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Casino Del Sol Resort.
The Tucson Man and Woman of the Year awards are presented to those who have distinguished themselves for active support of community projects that demonstrated excellence in leadership and are a source of positive influence and inspiration for others. Woman of the Year: Desha Bymers-Davis, 100+ Women Who Care Tucson. Man of the Year: Dominic Ortega, Retired Allstate.
The Founders Award, established in 1985, is a lifetime achievement recognition honoring an individual who has demonstrated significant long-term community involvement and accomplishments and who has helped to shape the community in a positive manner with merit and dedication. Founders Award: Jana Westerbeke, Gadabout SalonSpas.
The GTL Alumni Excellence Award was established in 2017 and recognizes an alum of the GTL program who is positively impacting the Tucson community by actively utilizing the leadership skills learned during their time in the GTL program. GTL Alumni of Excellence: Elizabeth Slater, Youth on Their Own.
These four recipients are being honored for outstanding leadership, distinguished contributions, and dedication to improving the quality of life in our community. Their surprise reveals earlier this week, sponsored by Flower Shop on 4th Avenue, set the stage for this grand celebration. Thank you to our event sponsors: BizTucson, the Thomas R. Brown Foundation, and the Pima Foundation.
Support GTL's largest fundraising event of the year!
See you in March 2024!
A selection committee comprised of sixteen community leaders representing business, government, non-profit, and higher education made the award selections.
Tickets, tribute ads, and sponsor opportunities are available here.
GTL Opens Applications for Civic and Political Leadership Academy Class of 2024
Greater Tucson Leadership Opens Applications for Civic and Political Leadership Academy Class of 2024
Greater Tucson Leadership (GTL) seeks dynamic, diverse, and engaged Tucsonans to be a part of their Civic and Political Leadership Academy leadership program for the class of 2024. For over 40 years, GTL has offered impactful programming to develop leaders, create social force, and strengthen our community. The Civic and Political Leadership Academy is a transformative 6-month program renowned for cultivating civic leaders. It provides participants with a dynamic curriculum, expert insights, and influential connections. Designed to empower individuals with a comprehensive understanding of local governance and politics, CPLA prepares its graduates to be effective leaders, whether running for office, working in local government, or contributing to their community.
Applications Open: Thursday, November 9th
Virtual Info Session: Thursday, November 30th noon (click here to register)
Virtual Info Session: Tuesday, December 5th 4:30pm (click here to register)
Application Deadline: Sunday, December 10, 2023
Acceptance Notifications: Friday, December 22, 2023
Program Begins: Friday, January 12, 2024
Click here for more information or to apply.
Click here for Civic and Leadership Academy Sponsor Opportunities.
Nominations Are OPEN for 71st Community Impact Awards
Nominations Are OPEN for 71st Community Impact Awards
Tucson, AZ (September 1, 2023) -- Through November 5, 2023, Greater Tucson Leadership (GTL) will be accepting nominations for the 71st Annual Community Impact Awards, formerly the Tucson Man and Woman of the Year and Founders Award recipients and GTL Alumni Excellence Award. GTL encourages community members to nominate deserving individuals and is seeking nominations from a wide cross-section of the community. The goal is to attract nominations that highlight Tucson’s pacesetters; individuals who are inspiring, effective, and compelling. Nominations are open to the entire community.
The process culminates on Friday, March 22, 2024, when GTL presents the award to the recipients at the 71st Annual Community Impact Awards held at the beautiful Casino Del Sol. The award program honors a man and woman who have distinguished themselves through active support of community projects, demonstrated excellence in leadership, and are a source of positive influence and inspiration for others.
The Founders Award, established in 1985, is a lifetime achievement recognition honoring an individual who has demonstrated significant long-term community involvement and accomplishments and who has helped to shape the community in a positive manner with merit and dedication.
The GTL Alumni Excellence Award honors someone who has demonstrated a significant long-term commitment to Tucson; represents the highest ideals of service and loyalty to the community, and is actively utilizing the leadership skills learned during their time in the GTL program.
Click here for the nomination form.
SELECTION: The Community Impact Award honorees will be selected by a broad-based community committee, appointed by the Chair of the Governing Board of Greater Tucson Leadership. The selection committee anonymously reviews the nominations forms and supporting materials.
Click here for Community Impact Awards Sponsor Opportunities.
Welcome GTL Lead Tucson Class of 2024!
Welcome, Lead Tucson Class of 2024!
August 25 & 26, 2023 - GTL welcomed the next Best Class Ever during their two-day retreat. This year's Lead Tucson class is a cohort of 45 participants who are poised to be our community's next change makers, and many are already established leaders in their fields. They are from local companies and nonprofits such as Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, SARSEF, University of Arizona, Caterpillar, Inc., Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona, Casino Del Sol, TUSD, Tucson Electric Power, Carondelet Health Network, Vantage West Credit Union, City of Tucson and Pima Community College to name a few. Click here to read class biographies.
Thank you, Cushman Wakefield PICOR, for sponsoring the retreat. Thank you to our corporate partner, Pima Community College Foundation, for your support. Thank you to Community Foundation Campus and Habitat for Humanity Tucson for hosting us.
Visit https://greatertucsonleadership.org/lead_tucson to learn more about Lead Tucson and how you can get involved.
If you are passionate about leadership development and its impact on our community, please consider sponsoring our programs or making a donation to GTL, empowering leaders to strengthen our community. Click here for Lead Tucson Sponsor Opportunities or contact Jamie Leon-Guerrero, [email protected] to seize this opportunity today. Thank you!
GTL Is Accepting Applications for Lead Tucson Class of 2024 Leadership Training Program
GTL Is Accepting Applications for Lead Tucson Class of 2024 Leadership Training Program
Tucson, AZ (February 3, 2023) -- Greater Tucson Leadership (GTL) seeks dynamic, diverse, and engaged Tucsonans to be a part of their flagship leadership program, now called Lead Tucson, for the class of 2024. For over 40 years, GTL has offered impactful programming to develop leaders, create social force, and strengthen our community. Lead Tucson is a 10-month long program of professional development, personal growth, and connection. Lead Tucson allows participants to meet the change agents in our community, gain leadership training, and to join a network of over a thousand alumni who reach into every facet of Tucson’s business, government, non-profit and public service sectors. GTL is committed to increasing access to our programs; therefore, scholarships are available.
Application Deadline: Sunday, April 30, 2023
Candidate interviews: May 2023
Acceptance Notifications: May 31, 2023
Program Begins: Friday, August 25, 2023
*If the application and all materials are submitted by Sunday, April 16th GTL will waive the application fee.
For more information or to apply visit: https://greatertucsonleadership.org/lead_tucson
Greater Tucson Leadership Announces Recipients’ of 70th Annual Community Impact Awards
Greater Tucson Leadership Announces Recipients’ of 70th Annual Community Impact Awards
Tucson, AZ (January 9, 2023) -- Greater Tucson Leadership is proud to announce the honorees for the 2022 Community Impact Awards (Man and Woman of the Year, Founders, and GTL Alumni Excellence). This year marks the 70th anniversary of the awards program. The honorees will be celebrated at an event on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Casino Del Sol Resort.
The Tucson Man and Woman of the Year awards are presented to those who have distinguished themselves for active support of community projects that demonstrated excellence in leadership and are a source of positive influence and inspiration for others. Woman of the Year: Kathy Prather, Chief Executive Officer and Superintendent, Pima JTED. Man of the Year: Lee Lambert, Chancellor, Pima Community College.
The Founders Award, established in 1985, is a lifetime achievement recognition honoring an individual who has demonstrated significant long-term community involvement and accomplishments and who has helped to shape the community in a positive manner with merit and dedication. Founders Award: Jeannette Maré. Founder, Ben’s Bells Project.
The GTL Alumni Excellence Award was established in 2017 and recognizes an alumnus of the GTL program who is positively impacting the Tucson community by actively utilizing the leadership skills learned during their time in the GTL program. GTL Alumni of Excellence: Diana Charbonneau, Development Coordinator, IMPACT of Southern Arizona.
These four recipients are being honored for outstanding leadership, distinguished contributions, and dedication to improving the quality of life in our community.
A selection committee comprised of community leaders representing business, government, non-profit, and higher education made the award selections.
For more information on the Community Impact Awards Event on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Casino Del Sol, visit www.greatertucsonleadership.org. Email [email protected] for Sponsorship and Tribute opportunities.
Nominations NOW OPEN for Community Impact Awards
Nominations NOW OPEN for Community Impact Awards
Through December 9th, 2022, Greater Tucson Leadership (GTL) will be accepting nominations for the 70th annual Tucson Man and Woman of the Year and Founders Award recipients and GTL Alumni Excellence Award. GTL encourages community members to nominate deserving individuals and is seeking nominations from a wide cross-section of the community. The goal is to attract nominations that highlight Tucson’s pacesetters; individuals who are inspiring, effective, and compelling.
The process culminates on Friday, April 21, 2023, when GTL presents the award to the recipients at the 70th Annual Community Impact Awards held at the beautiful Casino Del Sol. The award program honors a man and woman who have distinguished themselves through active support of community projects, demonstrated excellence in leadership, and are a source of positive influence and inspiration for others.
The Founders Award, established in 1985, is a lifetime achievement recognition honoring an individual who has demonstrated significant long-term community involvement and accomplishments and who has helped to shape the community in a positive manner with merit and dedication.
The GTL Alumni Excellence Award honors someone who has demonstrated a significant long-term commitment to Tucson; represents the highest ideals of service and loyalty to the community, and is actively utilizing the leadership skills learned during their time in the GTL program.
Click here for the nomination form
CPLA Class of 2023 Applications are OPEN!
CPLA Class of 2023 Applications are OPEN!
Applications are currently open for the Civic and Political Leadership Academy Class of 2023! This 8-month-long, non-partisan program will benefit people who want to run for local office; be a valued campaign staffer for a candidate; run a successful ballot initiative; or learn about good governance from a variety of perspectives.
The program is looking for individuals with diverse backgrounds and experience who want to stay in southern Arizona, and embody responsible leadership. Program participants will learn how local governments are structured and relate with one another; how to best run and win a campaign from start to finish; and best practices on governing and leading after taking office. The deadline to apply is December 9, 2022. Click here to apply.
Welcome GTL Lead Tucson Class of 2023!
Welcome GTL Lead Tucson Class of 2023!
This year’s Lead Tucson class is a cohort of 41 participants who are poised to be our community’s next change makers, and many are already established leaders in their fields. They are from local companies such as Raytheon, University of Arizona, Caterpillar, Inc., Pima Community College, Tucson Police Department, Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona, Casino Del Sol, Banner University Medical Center, TEP, Vantage West Credit Union, Kinghorn Law, and numerous local nonprofits. Since 1980, GTL has graduated over 1,000 participants and expanded their leadership pursuits. The class of 2023 started August 26, 2023 and we're thrilled to have them!
Alex Demeroutis - PICOR Commercial Real Estate Services
Angie Moline - Moline Creative (self-employed)
Angie Fernandez - Meridian Wealth Management
Angie Lopez - Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona
Beth Draves - Banner University Medical Center
Casey Carrillo - University of Arizona Center for Innovation
Catherine Bartlett - Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Daniel Sestiaga Jr. - University of Arizona
Eric Mortensen - Caterpillar, Inc.
Esperanza Freitchen - Southern New Hampshire University
Gina Hansen - Habitat for Humanity Tucson
Jamie Leon-Guerrero - Greater Tucson Leadership
Jesse Tarazon - KB Home Tucson Division
Julie Charters - Amphi Foundation
Justin Banales - Trico Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Kaylan Brushwood - BeachFleischman
Kendra Green - Banner Health
Kylene Eckart - Vantage West Credit Union
Lauren Talkington - Snell & Wilmer LLP
Marely Lievanos - Eaterseals Blake Foundation
Margo Susco - Tucson Police Department
Megan Powe - Carondelet Health Network
Meghan Predenkoski - Raytheon Technologies
Miranda Jackson - Tucson Electric Power
Moira Poje - hydroGEOPHYSICS, Inc.
Monique Conway - Ben's Bells
Paloma Santiago - San Miguel High School
Precious Craig - University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
Rustyn Sherer - Tucson Electric Power
Sagitta Khawam - BeachFleischman PLLC
Shari Olsen - Southwest Gas
Steven Fowler - Arizona Daily Star/Tucson.com
Taylor Fulkerson - DPR Construction
Taylor Kessler - Green Valley Cooling & Heating
Teresa Tellez-Baker - Cerulean Financial PLLC
Teresa Filipowicz - Pima Community College
Tiffany Halterman - Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona
Todd Brown - Youth On Their Own
Vera Minot - Southwest Solutions
Veronica Corrales - Casino del Sol
Zora Burcham - Kinghorn Law | Financial
Greater Tucson Leadership is a local nonprofit bringing innovative and impactful leadership to the Tucson community. With 41 years of experience, GTL is a tested and valued member of Tucson. If you are passionate about leadership development and its impact on our community, please consider sponsoring our programs or making a donation to GTL, empowering leaders to strengthen our community. Contact Jamie Leon-Guerrero ([email protected]) to seize this opportunity. Thank you!
CONGRATULATIONS TO GTL'S 2020 MAN AND WOMAN OF THE YEAR, FOUNDERS AND GTL ALUMNI OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS HONOREES
Tucson Man and Woman of the Year,
Founders Award, and GTL Alumni Excellence Award
Award Descriptions
Man and Woman of the Year honors two individuals who have contributed significant time, energy and spirit in fields outside his or her professional life, without regard to personal gain; who’s recent contributions to the community have made a significant, positive impact on the quality of life for all residents; who has demonstrated excellence in leadership; and who are a source of positive influence and inspiration for others.
The Founders Award, established in 1985, is a lifetime achievement recognition honoring an individual who has demonstrated significant long-term community involvement and accomplishments; who has helped to shape the community in a positive manner with merit and dedication; who’s leadership has made a significant difference to individuals or groups; and who has displayed wisdom and depth of service. This award is for lifetime achievement rather than a single contribution.
The GTL Alumni Excellence Award honors someone who represents the highest ideals of service and loyalty to the community and is actively utilizing the leadership skills learned during their time in the GTL program.
A 10-person selection committee -- comprised of diverse community leaders representing business, government, non-profit, and higher education -- made the awards selections
Nominees must meet the following criteria:
- A person whose civic and community service goes beyond “normal” responsibilities, creating a lasting and beneficial impact for all residents.
- Actively participated in service, community, church or other organizations.
- Any job-related task or duty for which nominees are paid a salary will not be considered.
- All nominees must be living, reside or have a business in the Greater Tucson Area and possess excellent personal character.
- Previous recipients are not eligible. (GTL Alumni Excellence Award recipients may be considered for a future Man, Woman, or Founder award.)
GTL recognizes honorees for 2019 Man and Woman of the Year, Founders, and GTL Alumni Awards
Greater Tucson Leadership is proud to announce the honorees for the 2019 Man and Woman of the Year, Founders Award, and GTL Alumni Excellence Award. This year marks the 67th anniversary of the awards program. The honorees will be celebrated at a gala on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort.
Man and Woman of the Year honors two individuals who have contributed significant time, energy and spirit in fields outside his or her professional life, without regard to personal gain; who’s recent contributions to the community have made a significant, positive impact on the quality of life for all residents; who have demonstrated excellence in leadership; and who are a source of positive influence and inspiration for others.
The Founders Award, established in 1985, is a lifetime achievement recognition honoring an individual who has demonstrated significant long-term community involvement and accomplishments; who has helped to shape the community in a positive manner with merit and dedication; who’s leadership has made a significant difference to individuals or groups; and who has displayed wisdom and depth of service. This award is for lifetime achievement rather than a single contribution.
The GTL Alumni Excellence Award honors someone who represents the highest ideals of service and loyalty to the community, and is actively utilizing the leadership skills learned during their time in the GTL program.
These four recipients are being honored for outstanding leadership, distinguished contributions and dedication to improving the quality of life in our community.
Mark Irvin, Managing Member of Mark Irvin Commercial Real Estate Services LLC, has been selected as the 2019 Man of the Year.
Barbi Reuter, President of Cushman & Wakefield I PICOR, has been selected as the 2019 Woman of the Year.
Ron Shoopman, former President of Southern Arizona Leadership Council and member of the Arizona Board of Regents, is the recipient of the 2019 Founders Award.
Kate Hoffman, Founder and CEO of Earn to Learn, is the recipient of the 2019 GTL Alumni Excellence Award.
A 10-person selection committee — comprised of community leaders representing business, government, non-profit, and higher education — made the awards selections.
For more information on the Feb. 1, 2020 gala at Loews Ventana Canyon, visit www.greatertucsonleadership.org. Sponsorship and tribute opportunities are also available. For information visit the GTL website or contact GTL Community Relations Director Carrie Durham at [email protected] or call 520.792.2250 x140.
Nominations Open for Tucson Man and Woman of the Year
Through October 21, 2019, Greater Tucson Leadership (GTL) will be accepting nominations for the 2019 Tucson Man and Woman of the Year and Founders Award recipients and GTL Alumni Excellence Award. GTL encourages community members to nominate deserving individuals and is seeking nominations from a wide cross-section of the community. The goal is to attract nominations which highlight Tucson’s pacesetters; individuals who are inspiring, effective and compelling.
GTL is proud to present the awards and signature gala event. This time-honored and respected Tucson tradition, established 67 years ago, superbly reflects the Southern Arizona community and its dynamic leaders in a fresh, relevant and inspiring light.
GTL strives to involve as many community members as possible in the nomination process in order to attract a diverse and truly representative pool of nominations in all three categories.
On Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 6 p.m. the process will be capped off when GTL presents the 67thAnnual Tucson Man and Woman of the Year and Founders Award Gala at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. Last year’s honorees were Larry Lucero, Man of the Year; Carla Keegan, Woman of the Year; Nancy Kinerk, Founders Award; and Suzanne McFarlin, GTL Alumni Excellence.
The award program honors a men and women who have distinguished themselves for active support of community projects at personal sacrifice, for aiding those persons less fortunate and for living in a manner which inspires affection, respect and admiration.
The mission of Greater Tucson Leadership is to inspire, develop, and promote leadership to impact the Tucson region, as well as to identify outstanding leaders.
Nominations must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2019 and must be accompanied by a resume or CV of the nominee and include a headshot. Nominations must also include at least two letters of support. No more than five letters of support will be accepted.
For more information, contact GTL Executive Director Kasey Hill at (520) 792-2250 x 141 or email [email protected].
We’re Hiring!
Greater Tucson Leadership is seeking a full-time Special Events and Community Outreach Coordinator who is motivated, creative, community-minded, and who is passionate about event planning and fundraising.
In this position you will:
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Be responsible for the planning, promotion and execution of all GTL special events and play an active role in implementing new events.
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In partnership with the executive director, coordinate community fundraiser outreach efforts and be responsible for the creation and maintenance of Corporate Sponsor relationships on behalf of GTL
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Participate in brainstorming with and integrating feedback from GTL participants, alumni, and community stakeholders
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Will help to identify and facilitate discussion and decisions about issues affecting events; and will synthesize the different experiences and perspectives of GTL participants to inform donation outreach efforts and event planning
This position requires high energy; excellent communication skills; the ability to be proactive; the ability to form positive relationships with stakeholders; and the ability to meaningfully engage with diverse communities to be successful in achieving the goals of GTL.
Salary: $40,000-$45,000
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Flexibility is needed to work evenings/weekends during events. Must be available to work 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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Proactively creates and tracks all details of event plans and meets all deadlines
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Plan, develop and implement all special events, which includes: Man and Woman of the Year and Founders Award Gala and alumni events
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Working closely with Executive Director and volunteer committees to achieve specific fundraising goals and plan all details of the events
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Prepares all printed and electronic materials (invitations, signage, save-the-dates, etc.) for events in collaboration with the Executive Director
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Visualizing and executing all decor and implementing all communications for the event
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Ability to work successfully with venue, registration and merchandise vendors and manages GTL’s relationship with them
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Act as primary contact and coordinator for community fundraising events, corporate contacts and sponsorships
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Track all community fundraising event paperwork and corporate sponsors
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Proactively reaches out to community fundraisers for needed supplies or other donations, corporate sponsors and new potential community fundraising prospects
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Coordinate all corporate sponsorship fulfillment activities and ensures they are up-to-date
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Create and send corporate sponsorship fulfillment packets
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Other duties as assigned or requested
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’ degree in marketing, public relations or business preferred, Two years of experience, Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
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Experience preferred in event planning and working with donors and volunteers, networking and connecting in the Pima County community
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Excellent communication skills
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
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Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
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Excellent skills in prioritization and organization
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Excellent attention to detail and highly organized
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Commitment and ability to meet multiple deadlines simultaneously
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Proficient computer skills
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Understand the mechanisms and the application of Facebook and other social media
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Proven skills managing large projects
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Experience with events planning and coordination
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Excellent internal and external customer service and communication skills
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Excellent presentation skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
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Must be able to lift up to thirty pounds
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Visual acuity and hand dexterity to work with computer systems (monitor, keyboard), reports, and other data sources, reading/entering/processing data and figures
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Ability to use basic office equipment
Deadline to apply is Wednesday, September 25. Resume and cover letter should be emailed to GTL Executive Director Kasey Hill at [email protected].
Apply now for the Civic and Political Leadership Program
In January 2020, Greater Tucson Leadership, in partnership with Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, will launch the inaugural Civic and Political Leadership Program. This 8-month-long, non-partisan program will benefit people who want to run for local office; be a valued campaign staffer for a candidate; run a successful ballot initiative; or learn about good governance from a variety of perspectives.
The program is looking for individuals with diverse backgrounds and experience who want to stay in southern Arizona, and embody responsible leadership. Program participants will learn how local governments are structured and relate with one another; how to best run and win a campaign from start to finish; and best practices on governing and leading after taking office.
Applications are currently open for the Civic and Political Leadership Program, and the deadline to apply is Monday, September 23, 2019. The program begins Friday, January 10, 2020 and will continue every second Saturday of each month until August 2020.
Nonrefundable tuition is $750 and is due January 3, 2020. No scholarships are available for this program, but personal fundraising for the cost is acceptable.
Applicants will be notified by October 7th, 2019 if they have been accepted.
For more information, please contact GTL Executive Director Kasey Hill at [email protected], or call (520) 792-2250 x 141.
