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Your OPPORTUNITY at NCRMA

NCRMA is seeking a Director of Events and Social Media and if you are a go-getter who demonstrates an excellent work ethic, exercises effective problem-solving skills, and pays close attention to detail to ensure that posts, correspondence, and event specifics are accurate, then we want you on our team. Our ideal candidate will have the ability to work well independently but will report directly to the Vice President of Communications.

What YOU will do at NCRMA

This is a unique position allowing you to work in a dynamic environment—coordinating multiple social media platforms and planning meetings of all sizes and types from large conventions and golf tournaments to small board meetings. Specific job functions, include but are not limited to:

EVENTS

Plan approximately 10-12 total events for several associations and their affiliated companies:

• Work with the appropriate staff to develop meeting agendas including timelines, speakers, and educational opportunities
• Serve as the main contact with hotels/venues including site visits, contract negotiation, banquet event orders
• Coordinate and oversee all meeting logistics prior to and during event including supplies and materials development, meeting registration, etc.
• Review meeting invoices for accuracy and ensure prompt payment post-event
• Coordinate on-site responsibilities and conduct post-meeting debriefings
• Conduct post-meeting survey with attendees
• Maintain historical records of events, venues, etc.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Oversee Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn pages for multiple associations and their affiliated companies

• Manage, develop, and oversee social media strategy
• Curate, create and deploy content calendar and regular posting(daily/weekly)
• Respond to inbound social media traffic
• Find and engage new followers; grow social media following
• Generate monthly statistical reports with social analytics and trends to track growth
• Measure web traffic and monitor SEO
• Report on online reviews and feedback
• Identify and consider new social media trends and opportunities

Why you should JOIN NCRMA

We know we are only as strong as our team and believe our employees are our most valuable asset. We provide a competitive salary and, once eligible, you are encouraged to enroll in our 401(k) plan with a company contribution. Our workdays are 7.5 hours, and we provide vacation, personal and sick leave. As soon as you are eligible, NCRMA will completely cover your premiums for health, dental, vision and life insurance.

We will provide significant on-the-job training to get you comfortably up and running in your new role as soon as possible. In addition, we believe in encouraging our employees to grow and develop their skills and talents through seminars, webinars, and other educational opportunities. 

NCRMA also believes in supporting our communities and provides opportunities for our employees to give back through fundraising/donation events as well as organized volunteer events. We have an open and collaborative work environment which you can draw from as much as you are willing to contribute to it.

QUALIFICATIONS to join NCRMA

• A roll-up your sleeves, team-player attitude, willing to learn and contribute to NCRMA’s success
• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills—MS Outlook, Excel and Word
• Event planning with 3+ years’ experience preferred
• Social media content development and management experience preferred

About North Carolina Retail Merchants Association

The North Carolina Retail Merchants Association has been the voice of retail in North Carolina for more than 120 years. We are dedicated to our 2,500 members, but we are also dedicated to our staff - the team that makes it all possible. We work hard every day to ensure that North Carolina is one of the best places in the United States to do business and that NCRMA is one of the best places in North Carolina to work.

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