The Marketing and Communications Associate is responsible for increasing the profile, outreach, and exposure of the National Building Museum through public and media relations, event and exhibition promotion, online media, community and partner relations, strategic marketing, and the production of various publications.
The Associate will work closely with the media to generate publicity, respond to external inquires, and increase awareness of the Museum’s activities through media coverage. Candidates should have a thorough understanding of media relations principles including planning, analysis, and positioning as well as experience with new media and online marketing. The Associate will also be responsible for developing and managing marketing efforts including the oversight of publications, direct mail, advertising, event promotions, and communications. The Associate will work closely with designers, printers and other partners, and be capable of working collaboratively on multiple projects with many stakeholders on tight deadlines and budgets. He/she will have an appreciation of working in a highly detail-oriented capacity within a wider detail-driven environment. Strong project management skills are imperative.
Qualifications:
Successful candidates will demonstrate at least two years of experience in both public/media relations and traditional marketing. Expertise with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint are required. Some online publishing and social media experience including use of Adobe design products is also required. Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related degree.
Salary/Compensation:
Competitive salary.
Additional Comments:
Interested candidates should send a resume along with a cover letter and salary requirements to: National Building Museum, Attn: HR-MC-MCA, 401 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 or e-mail recruitment@nbm.org. No phone calls please.
Industry Type:
Museum/Theatre/Attraction
Contact Name:
Recruitment
Phone Number:
202.272.2448
Fax Number:
202.272.2564
Email Address:
recruitment@nbm.org
Website:
Tourism Intern
Destination DC
Washington
Internship
1 Week(s) ago
Company Name:
Destination DC
City, State:
Washington, DC
Type of Position:
Internship
Job Description
Destination DC, the official convention and tourism corporation for the nation’s capital, is currently seeking an intern to assist the organization’s tourism and visitor services department.
Duties/responsibilities include:
1. Assist with Domestic Motorcoach Research Project
2. Assist with National Cherry Blossom Festival Project Managing day-to-day postings of events on the 3. Washington, DC calendar
4. Assist with Visitor Services inquiries and internet travel sites
5. Update and maintain the tourism department database
Qualifications:
Experience, competencies, education:
1. Applicants must be junior or senior year college students in good standing.
2. Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, Marketing, and Event Planning majors strongly preferred.
3. Strong written and oral communication skills required.
4. Superior organizational skills and attention to detail. Previous internship experience a plus.
Salary/Compensation:
This is an unpaid position. Destination DC will work with intern to complete the paperwork necessary to obtain school credit.
Additional Comments:
Duration:
1. Commitment of one semester is required. The internship may be extended to the summer semester at the agreement of the student and supervisor.
2. Candidates must be able to commit at least 15-20 hours per week to the position.
To apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Theresa Belpulsi, Vice President of Tourism via email to theresa.belpulsi@destinationdc.com. Please submit before December 14, 2009. Questions may be directed to Morgan Maravich at 202.789.7056.
About Destination DC:
Destination DC, the lead destination marketing organization for the nation’s capital, is a private, non-profit membership organization of nearly 1,000 businesses committed to marketing the area as a premier global convention, tourism and special events destination with a special emphasis on the arts, cultural and historic communities. www.washington.org
The National Sales Manager position is responsible for developing business for the Walter E Washington Convention Center and metropolitan area as a convention destination with specific reference to groups that utilize over 3,000 peak rooms.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Generate bookings for meetings and conventions according to the priorities outlined in the marketing plan or more specifically meet certain market segment factors.
2. Coordinate and participate in local promotional events and local industry trade shows with a view towards developing Washington, DC business interests.
3. Produce sales leads for destination hotel partners.
4. Follows up on lead sources by inquiry, through trade shows and trade publications.
5. Converts leads into confirmed business; prepares proposals including quoted costs at the Washington Convention Center as well as executing and overseeing client site inspections.
6. Assist the direct sales effort by attending sales missions, meetings, trade shows and other industry-related functions.
7. Maintain good product knowledge of the destination including the area (attractions, recreation, climate, etc.), convention center, hotels and services.
8. Maintains awareness of industry trends and competing cities (ie. through trade journals, industry participation and travel)
9. Manage client relationships to ensure adequate account servicing.
10. Execute all other duties as assigned by the Director of Sales and Sr. Vice-President of Convention Sales & Services.
Qualifications:
Experience, Competencies, and Education:
1. Minimum four to five (4 - 5) years sales management experience in related field, preferably convention bureau, facility or hotel sales and convention services
2. Bachelor's Degree (B.S./B.A.) from four-year college or university in management, sales, marketing or related field.
3. Ability to read, analyze, articulate and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals and technical procedures.
4. Excellent communication skills.
5. Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
6. Willingness to work evenings and weekends;
7. Willingness to travel
8. Extensive knowledge of and enthusiasm for city and facilities
9. Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office and destination management software systems required.
Accountabilities & Measures:
1. Annual Room Night Goals (subject to determination by the Sr. Vice-President of Convention Sales).
2. Annual Leads generated varies by target market (subject to determination by the Sr. Vice-President of Convention Sales).
3. Annual Sales Call and Trip Goals (subject to determination by the Sr. Vice-President of Convention Sales).
4. Periodic performance evaluations gauging quantitative and qualitative performance against identified goals.
Salary/Compensation:
Competitive salary with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) available.
Additional Comments:
To apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Kimberly Skrinak, via email to hr@destinationdc.com. Questions may be directed to Kimberly at 202.789.7035.
About Destination DC:
Destination DC, the lead destination marketing organization for the
nation's capital, is a private, non-profit membership organization of nearly 1,000 businesses
committed to marketing the area as a premier global convention, tourism and special events
destination with a special emphasis on the arts, cultural and historic communities.
www.washington.org
Overview:
A Conference Services Manager is responsible to coordinate Destination DC and subscriber servicing of convention groups that have selected Washington, DC as a future destination.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Contact meeting planners to introduce the services of Destination DC and offer assistance, to include solicitation of registration services, housing services and publication sales.
2. Coordinate site inspection visits to hotels and facilities, after the decision to meet in Washington is definite and entertain these clients for a proper public relations image and to acquaint them with the city.
3. Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the services provided by Destination DC including registration, housing, promotional materials and media information.
4. Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the services provided by Destination DC subscribers for the production of a convention.
5. Maintain a thorough working knowledge of local activities taking place in the area to be used to assist clients with servicing.
6. Maintain a thorough working knowledge of off-site venues in the area.
7. Communicate these services and coordinate any special scheduling of meetings with member suppliers and/or Destination DC staff with clients for shuttle services, decorators, housing, etc.
8. Attend weekly convention sales staff meeting and the monthly convention services staff meeting.
9. Accompany Director of Convention Services to meetings with convention services staff of key hotel services staff.
10. As required, handle telephone service inquiries from clients.
11. Distribute Services Leads requests to subscribers in membership database and convention sales database.
12. Prepare correspondence, memos to convention files and sales leads and distribute as appropriate.
13. Prepare special reports and forms and distribute as appropriate.
14. Greet guests of the Convention Sales and Services Departments.
15. Handle requests for group pickup histories.
16. Coordinate mailing of Convention Services Introduction letters.
17. Maintain a report of daily servicing activities through notes to file/action codes in D3.
18. Keep abreast of local activities taking place in the area to assist clients with servicing.
19. Verify room blocks for definite groups.
20. Attend your clients' pre-convention and post-convention meetings.
21. Visit your clients' daily at their meeting location to ensure that everything is running smoothly during their convention.
22. Send and collect post-convention surveys to meeting planners after their show has met in DC.
23. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Convention Services.
Qualifications:
Experience, Competencies, and Education:
1. Minimum 3-4 years meeting or event planning experience.
2. Bachelor's Degree (B.S./B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred but not required.
3. Participative management style and direct supervisory experience.
4. Excellent communication skills.
5. Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
6. Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
Salary/Compensation:
-
Additional Comments:
To apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Kimberly Skrinak, via email to hr@destinationdc.com. Questions may be directed to Kimberly at 202.789.7035.
About Destination DC:
Destination DC, the lead destination marketing organization for the
nation's capital, is a private, non-profit membership organization of nearly 1,000 businesses
committed to marketing the area as a premier global convention, tourism and special events
destination with a special emphasis on the arts, cultural and historic communities.
www.washington.org
Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, DC
Type of Position:
Part Time
Job Description
Volunteer Job Description: Volunteers assist people who come to Travelers Aid at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport by presenting available options and giving accurate information to solve travel challenges.
As an airport Travelers Aid volunteer, your duties are to assist travelers by providing help in the following areas:
1. Give information and directions to the general public.
2. Give information about sightseeing and accommodations (including low-cost accommodations).
3. Find interpreters for international travelers and make local and long distance telephone calls as needed.
4. Crisis intervention to include referral to the Travelers Aid social worker for social services and authorization of financial assistance and referrals to other mental health or social service agencies.
5. Use the Travelers Aid information manual to reference and provide correct information to the public.
6. Assist visitors with flight information and gate information and explain passenger problems to carriers.
7. Service to military personnel, including directions to the DCA USO and local military bases, and limited financial assistance such as Metro fare cards and telephone cards, and liaison with the Red Cross and military hospitals.
8. Communicate with other Travelers Aid locations in the Washington DC area and nationally to help resolve client problems.
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Qualifications:
communication skills to interact with the traveling public, one-year volunteer commitment, once-a-week shift of three to four-and-a-half hours
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Salary/Compensation:
volunteer position
Additional Comments:
Industry Type:
Tour Guide/Guest Services
Contact Name:
Ann Stretch
Phone Number:
703-417-3975
Fax Number:
703-417-3976
Email Address:
TravelersAidDCA@mwaa.com
Website:
Volunteer
Travelers Aid
Washington
Part Time
3 Month(s) ago
Company Name:
Travelers Aid
City, State:
Washington, DC
Type of Position:
Part Time
Job Description
Travelers Aid seeks volunteers to work weekly four-hour shifts at its Information Booth at Union Station. Volunteers work under the supervision of professional staff and receive extensive training prior to beginning face-to-face contact. Volunteers work in pairs. They answer questions from travelers, assisting them with information and directions within Union Station, ground transportation, Metro, lodging, tourist activities, etc. Volunteers hand out maps and brochures as appropriate. Volunteers access language translation services (by telephone) for non-English speaking visitors. Volunteers contact Travelers Aid's Director of Social Services when certain passengers require an added level of help.
Qualifications:
Must be enthusiastic and passionate about helping others face-to-face and welcoming visitors to our nation's capital. Train enthusiasts especially welcome. Must be quick-thinking and resourceful in creatively solving travelers' problems. Must be willing to follow established protocols and work courteously with customers and other volunteers.
Salary/Compensation:
Benefits include the fun of working at Union Train Station, socializing with other volunteers, using one's communications and PR skills, free parking (limited) at Union Station, and working with the City's tourist attractions (e.g. Madame Tussaud's, Smithsonian) in special initiatives. Two Volunteer Appreciation luncheons are held each year, one at Union Station's B. Smith Restaurant (April) and one at Tyson's Corner with all area Travelers Aid volunteers (including Reagan National and Dulles Airports) (December), with fabulous door prizes and gift bags for everyone.
Additional Comments:
Travelers Aid Washington DC has been in continuous operation since 1913. Our 430 volunteers in the Washington DC are proud to carry on our storied tradition of helping travelers with "A Helping Hand Along the Way." Join our enthusiastic, committed team today!
