Responsibilities

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.

• 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.

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.

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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

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.
• Proven experience in event planning with over 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.

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.

About Brick Industry Association The Brick Industry Association (BIA) provides a broad range of programs and services that fulfill its mission of promoting and safeguarding the clay brick industry.

BIA promotes the industry through education programs like online training classes; market research including production, shipment and other data;

publications such as Technical Notes on Brick Construction, Brick in Architecture and Builder Notes; and promotional programs such as public relations, digital advertising and a national architectural awards competition.

BIA safeguards the industry through comprehensive advocacy and compliance efforts at the federal and state levels; representation in all model building code forums and national standards committees;

and local advocacy programs that educate local planning and elected officials about clay brick.

Last updated : 2024-03-26