Job Description

Position description

The Fair Labor Association (FLA) promotes human rights at work. We are an international network of companies, universities, and civil society organizations collaborating to ensure that millions of people working at the world’s factories and farms are paid fairly and protected from risks to their health, safety, and well-being.

FLA is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has offices in Switzerland, Türkiye, and Côte d’Ivoire. For more information, visit www.fairlabor.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Marketing and Events Manager works in partnership with relevant FLA staff and external vendors to provide logistical and administrative support for membership development efforts and the planning and implementation of in-person, hybrid, and virtual events. This position is part of the Communications Team and will work across teams to support internal and external events and recruitment of agriculture and manufacturing companies for FLA membership.

This position is fully remote and can based in any location in the U.S., where FLA is registered to include the following: CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, NV, NY, OR, TX, VA, and WA, or in France or another European country.

This is a Level 3/Geo 1 role with an annual salary range of $64,449 to $72K, if the incumbent is based in the U.S. and $85,000 if they are based in France or another Geo 1B European country.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Event planning and management (50%)

• Assist with the creation, maintenance, and monitoring of event budgets.
• Research venues, submit RFPs, and assist with the negotiation of contracts with and management of vendors for in-person events.
• Coordinate event logistics, including allocation of space, attendee registration, travel and accommodation, promotional items, signage, and meeting materials.
• Work with external A/V teams to identify and implement hybrid solutions for in-person meetings and assist as needed with the setup and implementation of webinars.
• Manage in-person meetings on site, including setup, registration and check-in, guest assistance, troubleshooting, and breakdown.
• Coordinate and track FLA participation in external conferences and events.
• Assist with promotion of internal and external events and webinars.

Membership development (50%)

• Research and recommend potential companies that would benefit from FLA membership, based on identified criteria.
• Support outreach to potential members by identifying, facilitating, and coordinating logistics for FLA participation in relevant industry events, including pre-event promotion, signage, materials, and shipping.
• Manage and respond to potential company inquiries, including reviewing and following up on survey responses to evaluate membership eligibility, and tracking engagement and outreach.
• Assist with the development of compelling presentations and other materials that clearly articulate the benefits and value of FLA membership.
• Support senior staff and the Member Engagement Team as needed with follow-up to membership conversations.
• Assist senior staff in reporting to the Board on membership development progress.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Proven ability to organize successful in-person, hybrid, and virtual events.
• Strong commitment to the FLA’s mission of protecting workers’ rights.
• A relevant undergraduate degree with at least 3 years of professional experience in membership, marketing, development, or a related field.
• Strong ability to work with global and remote teams.
• Experience working in both European and U.S. markets.
• Strong communication, organization, and management skills.
• Ability to multitask and solve problems under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel (up to 20%).

The FLA is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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