Marketing & Meetings Coordinator

The Brick Industry Association is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as the Marketing & Meetings Coordinator. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in advancing our mission by overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of meetings, conferences, and educational/award programs. Must be highly detailed-oriented, have a positive attitude, and the willingness to take initiative, a strong work ethic, a creative edge, and a drive for excellence.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Awards Program

• Oversee the execution of the Brick in Architecture Awards Program, from promotion and submissions to judging and award ceremonies.

Email Marketing

• Coordinate monthly membership e-newsletter Brick News Online.
• Manage email campaigns to members regarding events and news.

Annual Conference & Bi-Annual Membership Meetings

• Plan and execute all aspects of annual conference and bi-annual membership meetings, ensuring all logistical aspects are executed flawlessly, including venue selection, registration, speaker coordination, event orders, sponsorships, booth space, signage, AV, etc.
• Manage member meeting communications .
• Develop and manage budgets and oversee on-site execution.

Online Learning Center

• Oversight of BIA eLearning Center. Assist with back-office updates and serve as the contact for any questions or assistance with Brick University.
• Maintain certification requirements, procedures, and generate periodic reports.

Other

• Assist with marketing tasks as assigned.
• Assist with website content updates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Planning, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in event planning.
• 2 years of email marketing experience.
• 1 year of website content management experience.
• Proven experience in event planning with over 500 attendees.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in digital marketing tools and platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Flexibility to travel as needed for events 1-3 times a year.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in marketing, meeting and event management, hospitality, communications, or public relations.

Position Interaction

• BIA staff, members, program committees, local council Boards and vendors.

Skills

• Ability to execute events and conferences successfully.
• Strong organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what is necessary to complete assigned tasks by agreed deadlines.
• Familiarity with awards programs and online learning platforms.
• Commitment to service excellence including promptly responding to requests.
• Ability to foster relationships with association members and colleagues in a team-oriented, professional environment.