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

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Subject: 32.651, Jobs: General Linguistics: Manager, Linguistic Society of America

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Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:17:52
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 - Meetings Manager
Job Rank: Manager

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 


Description:

Meetings Manager:
Under the direction of the Executive Director of the LSA, Meetings Manager
will provide leadership and professional expertise in the planning and
implementation of all LSA events.

Responsibilities:
- Plan, execute and evaluate all aspects of the LSA’s Annual Meeting, in
consultation with the Program Committee and Executive Director.
- Develop budgets and monitor revenue/expenses for LSA-sponsored events.
- In consultation with the Executive Director, develop a marketing plan for
LSA-sponsored events to increase abstract submissions, attendance, exhibitors,
advertisers and sponsors.
- Liaise with sister societies that co-locate their annual meetings with the
LSA’s to coordinate logistics and other arrangements.
- Develop and disseminate RFPs for potential meeting sites; evaluate proposals
received, and recommend preferred sites to the Executive Committee and
Executive Director. Negotiate contracts for meeting site and services in
consultation with Executive Director.
- Plan, execute and evaluate LSA webinars, in consultation with Editors,
committee leaders and staff as appropriate.
- Provide support for the Linguistic Institute and CoLang, in consultation
with the Institute and the Fellowships Committee.
- Assist with planning and logistics for LSA Executive Committee meetings,
marketing and registration for LSA sponsored conferences, and other events as
appropriate.
- Assist the Executive Director with planning the annual awards program and
business meeting of the LSA.
- 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 implementation of events.
- Maintain and enhance web content for events, in consultation with LSA staff
and web developer.

Requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree in any field, with a preference for those who have
taken courses in linguistics and/or world languages. CMP credential is a plus.
- Experience (1-3 years) planning events for membership associations,
including a successful track record of building and growing the total number
of participants through creative, innovative initiatives.
- Experience with event marketing, contracting, vendor relations, and content
coordination.
- Familiarity with online registration systems, abstract management, meeting
apps and related 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 20 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 interpersonal and communications skills, including the art of
persuasion and making the case for participation in LSA events 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
Meetings 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:
	Alyson Reed 
	Email: lsa at lsadc.org 


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