Position Summary

This is a full-time position based at GALA HQ in Seattle. You will be responsible for several functions related to events and marketing. You will report to the Executive Director and will work with other team members on different activities. The expected allocation is 50/50 events- and marketing-related tasks. Some travel, including international travel, will be required.  

Events

GALA’s event portfolio includes an annual conference for up to 500 delegates and more than a dozen GALA Loc Mixers (local networking events) around the world and throughout the year. We organize a few Executive Forums and Localization Forums and participate in GILT industry and allied-industry events as an exhibitor. Additionally, we engage in event cross-promotions with industry partners for mutual visibility and benefit.  

Event Responsibilities Include:

• Manage registration
• Manage sponsor and exhibitor participation and logistics
• Manage speaker participation and logistics
• Coordinate printing of signage and collateral
• Research and deploy event-specific technologies
• Coordinate with graphic designer on event assets
• Maintain annual conference website content
• Coordinate event materials and collateral
• Fulfill requirements of VAT reporting, when applicable
• Coordinate event promotion and marketing
• Coordinate visa invitation letters, when applicable
• Assist with on-site event management

Marketing

Marketing tasks will be a mix of promoting association membership, programs, and the GILT industry itself. You will use several channels including email-marketing, social media, the GALA website, and print materials and collateral. You will work with other GALA staff on specific campaigns and promotions related to membership, events, programs, and industry PR.  

Marketing Responsibilities Include:

• Basic graphic design (e.g. in Canva, Adobe Photoshop)
• Coordinate media asset development with our graphic designer
• Prepare email campaigns in MailChimp according to the communications calendar
• Post events to GALA’s and other industry event calendars
• Coordinate digital advertising on GALA’s website and others’
• Enhance and manage SEO on GALA’s website according to best practices
• Manage GALA’s social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn

GALA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds. Compensation will depend on experience. Benefits include 2 weeks paid vacation, SIMPLE IRA program with employer matching, monthly communications stipend, and flexible work schedule. Work will be performed at our headquarters in Fremont. Accepting Applications until August 16, 2019.

Please send a cover letter and resume.