Events and Marketing Coordinator $55K-$60K
Are you a self starting and competitiive individual who takes initiative on projects with little direction to acheive big goals?
Do you prefer a fast paced and changing environment where everyday is different and last minute changes require pivioting?
Can you hold yourself and others to the critical details without being managed to achieve meaured results?
If the answers are yes, then please apply to become part of the team!
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2 STEP APPLICATION PROCESS
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- Copy and paste the link below and answer brief questionnaire:
https://go.cultureindex.com/p/QwjbYJb7nx
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About the Position:
The position is responsible for promoting and executing programs with opportunities for individuals in the multi-housing industry to connect, grow, and serve in the Austin Apartment Association’s 11-county jurisdiction. Fromconception to delivery, the individual manages and markets local fundraising activities, networking and social events, community outreach activities in greater Austin, and general membership meetings.
This is a hands-on role that is for a high-energy individual driving high engagement with a membership organization and delivering long-term and continuous value.
This is an in-office (non-remote) position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates a wide range of local association programs, including recognition and leadership programs, annual trade show, general membership events, networking fundraisers, and community outreach programs.
- Organizes the Association's annual property awards program from nomination to awards ceremony.
- Responsible for on-site, day-of event management, including staff, vendors, and setup, tear-down.
- Coordinates volunteers and supports association community outreach events and activities.
- Supports the preparation of the annual events budget and applicable recurring reports.
- Supports continuous improvement and refining of program offerings, evaluation of programming, and reporting data to inform decisions.
- Coordinates and collaborates with all applicable staff to support creative strategies and distribution of all marketing pieces for all departments, programs, initiatives, and products. This includes education, membership, special events, advocacy, community outreach, etc.
- Generates written content for the association, foundation and political action committee’s events and programs across various communications assets including e-newsletters, the website, and social media
- Works with the Graphic Designer (and provides backup design support) to develop and distribute collateral and promotional materials (brochures, flyers, signage, email graphics, animated graphics, etc.) to support program marketing efforts.
- Creates or curates content and executes the social media strategy and schedule for Association accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
- Provides program metrics and prepares monthly reports of events and outreach activities.
- Is a staff liaison for the Events & Services Committee, and Community Service Committee
- Is a supporting staff liaison for the Awards & Honors Working Group and Peer Groups.
Experience & Skills Required/Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality, communications, marketing, or related field required.
- 1-2 years of experience in meeting planning or event planning experience required.
- Experience in meeting planning or event planning in an association and/or non-profit sector preferred.
- Experience with Canva, or other design or creative programs preferred.
- Requires project management skills.
- Requires team player with a cooperative and collaborative mindset.
- Requires excellent oral and written skills.
- Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
- Proficient level knowledge of association related applications and systems, including training/development systems, Association Management Systems, award platforms, virtual learning, and/or event platforms is preferred.
Essential Job Functions:
- Regular and dependable attendance.
- Effective time management and ability to perform assigned tasks within established deadlines.
- Ability to manage own workload and to establish, adjust and maintain priorities.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Interact constructively with clients, members, and co-workers.
- Effective and confident listening and communication skills.
- Ability to occasionally attend events outside normal business hours.
- Occasional travel to event and meeting locations outside of the office.
- Occasional moving or manipulating items weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Use of computers and other office equipment.
- Ability to work in-person in the Association’s offices.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. To perform this job successfully, an individual will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to proficiently perform each listed responsibility and duty.
AAA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, military service, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. AAA is a drug-free workplace.
All positions are contingent upon proof of the applicant’s right to work in the United States.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78757
