Current Visit Seattle Job Openings Opportunities
- Development Manager, Seattle Sports Commission
- Business Development Manager
- Convention Services Manager
Visit Seattle is looking for exceptional students to fill our internship positions:
- Marketing Internship - Summer (June-August)
- Public Relations Internship - Fall (September-December)
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
The Development Manager for the SSC is responsible for managing all revenue for the organization. This includes management of development, sponsorship and fundraising efforts, along with corporate and special events.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Marketing / Sales
- Sponsorship: Manages the process by which sponsorships are sold and tracked. Research and track potential sponsor candidates for SSC events, assist Director of Marketing & Communications with sponsor fulfillment and the development of sponsorship proposals.
- Ticketing: Serve in the primary role of managing ticket sales and distribution.
- Website Development: Coordinate all sponsorship recognition and SSC Partnerships with the Operations Manager for the website.
Development
- An important part of the SSC’s fundraising is the Partnership Program. It incorporates multiple levels of contributions by corporations and individuals. The Development Manager will have primary oversights of the program and will be responsible for prospecting, tracking, producing follow-up letters and coordinate with the Operations Manager on invoicing. Responsibilities include:
- Relationship Building: Maintain relationships with current and potential partners. Attend events sponsored by our partners and visit hotels and venues when invited.
- Partnerships: Oversee the planning and tracking of all SSC partners and prospect. Assist the Executive Director and Board of Directors with the tracking of new and potential corporate partners.
- Program: Develop Partnership Program to provide SSC Partners with the most return for their investment.
- Partnership Functions: Work with the staff to manage all partnership-networking functions.
Events
Responsibilities include management for all:
- Event registration as SSC events.
- Tickets sales at SSC events.
- Solicitation for prizes and silent auction items.
- Special, ancillary or corporate partnership events.
- Seattle Sports and Event Fund (SSEF)
- Responsible for managing all fundraising associated with the SSEF.
Administrative / Management
- General Office: Copy, fax, mail, ship, and file materials as needed.
- Database Maintenance: Provide oversight to Project 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.
- Membership Assistance: On occasion assist the Membership Department with CVB event planning and management.
- Physical Environment / Working Conditions
- Usual office working conditions. Required to sit for long periods of time. Work involves working alone on the computer, texting, lifting boxes of approximately 30 pounds, collaborating as part of a team or working closely with others by computer or over the phone.
Experience Desired:
- College Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree
- Work Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience in a related field.
- General Office: Knowledge and ability to use general office machinery and procedures. Strong computer and customer service skills required. Ability to maintain manual filing and organizational systems.
- Computer Skills: Strong background with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook). Some desktop publishing skills preferred and some knowledge of html is helpful.
- Communication Skills: Ability to write and speak in a clear, professional manner for all business correspondence and presentations.
- Organization: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under tight deadlines.
Compensation: Competitive
The Seattle Sports Commission (SSC) will be accepting applicants through May 10th. All interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to resumes@visitseattle.org.
Business Development Manager
This position is primarily responsible for overseeing production of two major events:
- Taste Washington, the largest single-region wine and food event in the United States hosts over 225 Washington state wineries, 75 restaurants and many more exhibitors and sponsors. Event attendance is over 4,500 attendees.
- 20something, a unique wine tasting event featuring 75 Washington winemakers alongside numerous restaurants, exhibitors and sponsors, mixing, mingling and pouring wines in a fun and celebratory atmosphere.
Also responsible for overall retention and growth of sponsorship revenue for both events & Visit Seattle. The successful candidate will be a polished professional who is able to demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
List of Essential Job Functions:
Event Production
- Work with Production Company to produce Taste Washington and 20something events
- Work with Washington State Wine Commission
- Oversee budgets for Taste Washington and 20something events
- Work with Visit Seattle team members as event liaison
Sponsorship
- Recruit & retain Taste Washington & 20something Sponsors through outreach and prospecting
- Recruit & retain Visit Seattle sponsors through outreach and prospecting
- Ensure Sponsorship agreement components are properly executed
- Responsible for revenue growth and budget management
Education, prior work experience and specialized skills and knowledge:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or related work experience required
- Hospitality industry experience preferred
- Owns car and is able to travel throughout Puget Sound region
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook programs
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Strong service approach with both internal and external customers
- Consistently positive attitude and professional demeanor
- Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation
Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package which includes 15 days Paid Time Off to start, 10 paid office holidays, employer-paid medical, dental, vision and LTD, plus 401k with employer matching.
To apply: Send cover letter and resume to
resumes@visitseattle.org.
CONVENTION SERVICES MANAGER
The Convention Services Manager is direct point of contact, coordination and service for convention clients.
List of Essential Job Functions:
- Provide convention services for definite in-house and citywide groups while acting as a liaison between our Visit Seattle partners and meeting planners, convention attendees and visitors.
- Create the best “Seattle” experience for our clients and ultimately drive positive economic impact for our partners and the city.
- Communicate, publicize and educate Visit Seattle partners about the value and importance of Visit Seattle’s conventions and meetings industry and how to communicate their services to meeting planners.
- Stimulate attendance for conventions through promotional travel, marketing assistance, collateral distribution, and partner opportunities. Promote available services such as Voluntourism, Microsites, etc.
- Organize and conduct planning visits to include welcoming and escorting meeting planners throughout the city in advance of their convention.
Education, prior work experience and specialized skills and knowledge:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Two years customer service and/or convention services experience in a hotel, convention bureau, convention and meeting facility, or destination management company
- Exceptional customer service skills and positive attitude on the phone, via email, and face-to-face.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Proven ability to work independently while effectively prioritizing and multi-tasking.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Seattle, King County, Washington State, and Pacific Northwest region
- Ability to work effectively with internal and external groups
- Demonstrated creativity, initiative, and self-motivation
- Effective problem solver
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Able to identify and effectively deal with conflict
Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package which includes 15 days Paid Time Off to start, 10 paid office holidays, employer-paid medical, dental, vision and LTD, plus 401k with employer matching.
To apply: Send cover letter and resume to
resumes@visitseattle.org.
MARKETING INTERNSHIP
The Marketing Intern's primary responsibility will be to assist the Marketing department with quick tasks, support inter-departmental projects and work closely with our Graphic Design department.
Scope of work:
Responsibilities may include research of Visit Seattle advertising, branding and verbiage, social media tools and innovations. This position will also require attendance at some post-working hour events, weekly marketing meetings and some administrative work as needed.
Learning objectives:
This position is open to a Junior or Senior marketing student interested in gaining real world experience working in the leisure tourism industry.
Required:
- Must currently be Junior or Senior in college, majoring in a Marketing or Hospitality related field.
- Discretion, self-motivation, diplomacy and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential qualities.
- Knowledge and respect of corporate branding and advertising principles.
- Understanding of and interest in social media marketing platforms.
Work schedule: 20 hours per week
Timeline: June-August
Compensation: Unpaid; will provide bus pass
PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP
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.
Desired Skills:
The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:
- 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
Hours: 20 hours per week
Timeline: Fall (3- and 6-month internships)
Compensation: Unpaid, will provide bus pass
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Visit Seattle is an equal opportunity employer. It is Visit Seattle'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 Visit Seattle’s policy to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other laws prohibiting discrimination against applicants or employees with disabilities. Visit Seattle 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.