SUMMARY

Do you love to plan events for people and get personal satisfaction from seeing attendees smile and truly enjoy themselves at an event you planned? Do your friends and family consider you the “organized one” or the “planner” in your group? Are you a “people person” and love interacting with members and prospects? If so, we may have a position for you.

The Steel Erectors Association of America is seeking a candidate to lead the planning and execution of a small convention & trade show, quarterly meetings, golf outings, and other events and serve as a key public-facing role with our members. Additionally, this position will be responsible for digital content on the association’s website and social media platforms. The candidate should be proactive and must be able to work independently as well as with a team. Travel required approximately 4 times per year.

The association is based in North Carolina but the position is 100% home-based/remote. Candidates will be considered within the United States.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Conference & Events

Plan and execute conferences and events
Manage and source site selection
Work with venue on room layouts, food and beverage and audio-visual needs
Develop, update, and manage conference agenda and planning
Create and maintain conference reporting metrics, including budgets
Collaborate with speakers, confirm participation, and maintain an updated list of speakers for each event
Manage trade show exhibitors recruitment, registration, setup, and tear down
Set up and manage event registration processes within the AMS (Association Management System) or similar platforms, ensuring a seamless registration experience for attendees
Oversee the development, production, and distribution of event marketing materials and collateral, ensuring branding and messaging consistency for the event
Coordinate and monitor hotel room blocks
Coordinate and execute sponsorships and track sponsorship fulfillment
Support virtual programs & webinars
Manage logistics, technology and execution of virtual programs
Coordinate and track webinar metrics

Digital Content

· Create and maintain a content posting schedule in line with the organization’s voice and goals

· Create and maintain paid ad campaigns

· Source content for posting to social media channels

· Analyze data regularly and tweak posting times accordingly

· Monitor social media accounts’ messages and comments

· Ensure organization’s social media pages feature current information

· Create quarterly summary reports to present at board meetings

· Update website regularly with information regarding organization’s events and programs

· Design new web pages, as needed

· Post all news content provided by Marketing team for Safety Flash, Connector Newsletter and Press Releases

Other Duties

Assist with association database management
As a member of the SEAA staff, work on special projects throughout the year
Represent the organization at events, which includes travel throughout the United States approximately four times per year

ASSOCIATION DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1972, SEAA is the only national trade association representing the interests of steel erectors, fabricators, contractors, and related service providers. The association promotes safety, education, and training programs for steel erector trades, including its Ironworker Craft Training curriculum. The association works in partnership with other steel construction, design, and steel product organizations to protect the interests of those who construct steel structures. Learn more at seaa.net

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) with at least two years related work experience
Strong event and/or conference experience
Experience marketing/selling exhibitor space, sponsorships, and recruiting attendees
Experience managing social media channels
Experience managing and updating websites
Experience working in an association environment a plus
Excellent member service skills and strong work ethic
Outstanding verbal/written communication skills.
Proficiency in Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity or experience with membership/development databases.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, and priorities effectively and professionally
Ability to think strategically
A demonstrated ability to be flexible and willing to dive in and assist with whatever is needed
Ability to travel approximately 4 times per year

BENEFITS

Retirement plan
Monthly health care stipend
Paid vacation
Paid holidays

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