The SCVB offers a competitive benefits package which includes a Paid Time Off program, 10 paid office holidays, employer-paid medical, dental, vision, plus 401k with employer matching.
SEATTLE SPORTS COMMISSION MARKETING COORDINATOR
This position manages projects for the SSC with a wide variety of marketing projects and initiatives. The successful candidate will have at least three years of relevant work experience and a strong administrative background.
Essential Job Functions:
• Sponsorship: Works with the Executive Director to sell sponsorship. Assists with prospecting, research and track potential sponsor candidates for SSC events, oversee sponsor fulfillment and assist with the solicitation of corporate sponsorships.
• Ticketing: Work with the Development Coordinator to promote ticket sales.
• Event Marketing: Oversee the marketing and promotion for the SSC and its events.
• Website Development: Manage all aspects of the SSC’s website, including the update and improve all websites, including the training and supervision of interns on website maintenance platform.
• Social Media: Maintain and develop strong utilization across social media platforms for the SSC.
• Electronic Communication: Oversee the creation and publishing of the monthly newsletter, “Sports Blast” and other electronic communications, with ultimate responsibility for the content and execution. Develop and grow distribution list.
• Branding: Provide oversight for the development of the SSC brand.
• Collateral Materials: Develop, create, distribute and update informational and sales collateral.
• Manage all aspects of public relations for the SSC and its events.
• Event Releases: Write and manage all public relations pieces pertaining to SSC events and event partners.
• Manage Press Relationships: Develop and maintain relevant and relevant local media contacts to effectively communicate SSC announcements and news.
• Work with the development and oversight of interns.
• General Office: Copy, fax, mail, ship, and file materials as needed.
• Database Maintenance: Provide oversight to Development Coordinator on input and updates of client information into SSC databases. Manage integration into a new CRM, D3K.
• Research: Utilize the internet and other sources to conduct various research projects associated with sports events, economic impact, marketing, etc.
• Sponsorship Sales and Corporate Partnerships.
Compensation: Competitive
The Seattle Sports Commission (SSC) is a non-profit agency whose mission is to play a critical role in generating the power of sports to drive economic development, influence the quality of life and shape the future of the region. We believe professional and amateur sports are a vital sector of the Pacific Northwest that impacts the economy, promotes the region as an international tourism destination, serves as a catalyst for healthy living and creates dynamic community culture.
The SSC serves as an advocate to local amateur, collegiate, and professional sports organizations because we understand the cultural importance of sports in our community. To learn more, go to www.seattlesports.org.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
The executive assistant is the portal to the president and a highly visible representative of the bureau and Seattle to its members and board, our clients and to the public. The goal of the executive assistant is to provide warm, professional and exemplary service to all internal and external customers – representative of the high service standards for which Seattle and our hospitality industry is known. We are looking for a polished professional with the ability to juggle a variety of tasks under pressure. The ideal candidate will have experience assisting at the executive level in the hospitality or travel industry and is able to demonstrate initiative by working to anticipate the needs of the president. The successful candidate will have the ability to develop and build strong relationships, and consistently exhibit enthusiastic and cheerful support to the workplace.
Essential Job Functions:
• Manage the President’s calendar, contacts and special mailing lists.
• Travel planning for the President.
• Handle incoming calls and correspondence.
• Board-appointed Corporate Secretary to include: Preparation of minutes, agendas and resolutions; Extensive knowledge of bylaws and governance issues.
• Build profiles of board members.
• Develop relationships with board member assistants.
• Reconcile President’s credit card reports.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality of all bureau, board and personnel matters.
• Demonstrate and support service standards for front desk, mail room and kitchen.
• Ensures front desk coverage at all times.
• Supervise front desk and mail room operations.
• Responsible for the facilities operations including: Building management and janitorial work requests; Coordinate office moves and reconfigurations; furniture, keys, build-outs; Point of contact for parking, janitorial and security.
• Assist with event planning as needed.
Compensation: Competitive
Current SCVB Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN
The Public Relations/Communications Internship allows college students to become involved in, and learn about, both the tourism industry and professional public relations.
Scope of Work
• Intern will participate in a number of projects, including but not limited to:
• Assisting visiting journalists: This may require fact checking of stories, coordinating photos, arranging interviews and working with local hotels, restaurants and attractions.
• Assisting with web site posting, editing and photo procurement.
• Writing, editing and researching for press releases, newsletters, reports, publications and other organizational documents.
• Photo library maintenance and development; storing and organizing new and existing photos.
• Developing media lists and editorial calendars.
• Responding to media requests for in-depth information.
• Assembling press kits, maintaining photo/video library and general office coordination and assistance.
• Tracking media coverage through the department’s clipping service and compiling reports.
• Assisting with publications, website postings and other organizational communication projects such as annual reports, organizational newsletters and more.
• Assisting with social media posting, tracking and planning.
Learning objectives:
This position is open to a Junior or Senior communications student interested in gaining real world experience working in an in-house PR and communications department.
Required Skills:
• Senior undergraduate standing (junior, graduate students and recent graduates considered)
• Excellent research, writing and communication skills
• Social media understanding, experience preferred
• Graphic design, HTML knowledge/experience/interest preferred
Seasonal PT position: Fall 2011 – Winter 2012 (3- and 6-month internships)
Work Schedule: 20 hours a week
Compensation: Bus pass for duration of the internship
Application process: Send cover letter, resume, transcripts and letters of recommendation to
resumes@visitseattle.org.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
SCVB is an equal opportunity employer. It is SCVB’s policy that employees and prospective employees be treated with respect and without discrimination because of their age, marital status, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person, or any other legally-protected status. It is our policy to conform to all applicable laws and regulations affecting all protected classes. It is SCVB’s policy to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other laws prohibiting discrimination against applicants or employees with disabilities. SCVB will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities in all the terms and conditions of employment, including the recruitment and hiring process.