32.650, Jobs: General Linguistics: Manager, Linguistic Society of America

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Subject: 32.650, Jobs: General Linguistics: Manager, Linguistic Society of America

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Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:16:57
From: Alyson Reed [lsa at lsadc.org]
Subject: General Linguistics: Manager, Linguistic Society of America, DC, USA

 
University or Organization: Linguistic Society of America 
Job Location: District of Columbia, USA 
Web Address: https://www.linguisticsociety.org/
Job Title: Linguistic Society of America - Membership Manager
Job Rank: Manager

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 


Description:

Membership Manager:
Under the direction of the Executive Director of the LSA, the Membership
Manager will provide leadership and professional expertise as the primary
membership liaison, charged with retaining and increasing LSA’s membership.

Responsibilities:
- Plan, execute and evaluate membership recruitment and marketing campaigns
throughout the year to enhance the LSA’s profile and awareness within the
linguistics community.
- In consultation with the appropriate LSA leaders and staff, develop
proposals for enhancing member benefits/services and ensure
maintenance/delivery of existing services/benefits.
- Review and prepare reports on membership data and trends, including support
for annual budget projections. 
- Maintain and enhance relevant web content, including that restricted to LSA
members, in consultation with LSA staff and web developer.
- Coordinate member communications, including the LSA Update newsletter,
email, and other correspondence.
- Identify and participate in discussions with the LSA Executive Committee and
Executive Director on strategies, opportunities, potential conflicts and other
issues related to the successful recruitment and retention of members.

Requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree in any field, with a preference for those who have
taken courses in linguistics and/or world languages.
- Significant experience (3-5 years) working for membership associations,
including a successful track record of building and growing the total number
of members through creative, innovative initiatives. 
- Experience with membership marketing, recruitment, retention and enhancement
of member benefits and services.
- Familiarity with website content management, database management and
association software tools and services.
- This position requires occasional travel to attend the LSA Annual Meeting
and Spring Executive Committee meeting.
- This part-time position will average about 25 hours per week, with more
hours required during the week of the two events referenced above.
- The position will be based in Washington, DC, with the option of remote
work, subject to approval.

Ideal Characteristics: 
- Creative, innovative, collaborative, congenial, diplomatic, and
self-motivated.
- Detail-oriented.
- Strong communications skills, including the art of persuasion and making the
case for membership based on a strong value proposition.

Application Instructions:
Please send a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and contact
information for at least three professional references to the application
email address provided below, using this subject line: Application for LSA
Membership Manager Position.

Deadline: March 7, 2021.

The LSA is committed to principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Applications from members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged
to apply.



Application Deadline: 07-Mar-2021 
	  
Email Address for Applications: lsa at lsadc.org 
Contact Information:
	Executive Director Alyson Reed 
	Email: lsa at lsadc.org 


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