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Event Marketing Manager for 2014 World Congress on Intelligent Transportation Systems

The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) is seeking a full-time event marketing manager to provide support to the ITS America Communications and Public Affairs Department from August 2013 through October 2014. The position will support ITS America’s planning and marketing efforts for the 21^st World Congress on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to be held in Detroit, Michigan September 7 – 11, 2014.

ITS America is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to advancing the research, development and deployment of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to improve the nation’s surface transportation system. ITS America’s membership includes more than 450 public agencies, private sector companies, and research institutions, as well as state chapter affiliates representing hundreds of companies and organizations in more than 40 states. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure alignment on the overall strategy and implementation for the integrated marketing campaign of the 2014 ITS World Congress through effective planning, organizing, and on-going evaluation.
• Co -develop an integrated marketing plan by exploring and systematically evaluating opportunities with the greatest potential for producing positive and measureable results in partnership with ITS America’s communications team.
• Create original content and distribute a bi-weekly e-newsletter to promote the 2014 ITS World Congress.
• Develop an editorial calendar for online and social media content creation about the World Congress.
• Draft and edit website content, social media posts, advertising copy, talking points, letters, invitations, scripts, promotional collateral and program copy.
• Update content to the 2014 ITS World Congress website as needed.
• Coordinate ad buys in regional, trade, national and international ITS, transportation and tech publications and online sites.
• Identify industry partners to help promote the World Congress.
• Assist the communications team with media relations including writing press releases, updating media contacts and press materials.
• Coordinate with World Congress sponsors and exhibitors on amplifying product announcements and overall conference participation.
• Write key messages that can be tailored to different audiences and marketing mediums.
• Participate in regular team conference calls and meetings.
• Provide on-site logistical support during the event. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This is a 14 month position that does not include benefits.  Please submit your resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to Ashley Simmons, Director of Communications, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Intelligent Transportation Society of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. All applications are treated confidentially.

Membership Recruiter

This position is the lead contact within the Membership Team for generating new organizational member prospects for the Society, and works across all department staff to identify, recruit and engage potential new members. 

Essential Functions

• High Dollar Proven Sales experience, including cold calling plus, excellent relationship building skills required.  
• Must know how to close sales & confirm mutual understandings.
• Ability and willingness to contact prospective members by email, phone, or meetings at conferences to present membership opportunities.
• Communicate the value and benefits of membership to prospective members, through emails, letters, promotional pieces, and in person contacts. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups.
• Ability to work with high impact volunteers, board members, ambassadors and senior level staff
• Actively pursue potential members through all means available, including motivating the volunteers, while monitoring their results and developing systems and procedures that are helpful to the volunteer sales force.
• Develop and implement membership recruitment and strategies. 
• Execute promotional campaigns through CRM.
• Increase membership growth by communicating and promoting the value and benefits to prospective members.
• Commitment to goal attainment, high degree of initiative, and ability to motivate and engage high level volunteers and donors
• Demonstrated ability to work with high degree of autonomy and accountability and to be a team player
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to flexibly respond to changing needs and priorities, shift attention among simultaneous activities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely with correct grammar, spelling and punctuation; verbally communicate in an accurate and effective manner Strong attention to detail
• Ability to travel 10%

Please submit resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Internship

The Intelligent Transportation Society of America has a full-time internship available. The internship is ideal for students interested in transportation, public policy, environment, and nonprofit organizations and associations. Internships are offered on a part-time or full-time basis. This internship is non-paid, however ideal for students who want to work for school credit.

ITS America is a nonprofit organization established to foster the use of advanced technologies in surface transportation systems. We are the leading advocate for technologies that improve the safety, security and efficiency of the nation’s surface transportation system.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct research on legislative and government affairs as it relates to transportation and sustainability
• Communication with members of ITS America and assisting membership staff in outreach
• Coordination with the meetings and program staff to prepare national and international conferences on technology and transportation
• General administrative tasks and office duties including database management

Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detailed oriented and good problem-solving skills
• Strong organization skills and ability to handle multiple tasks
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Basic knowledge of Windows Operating Systems, and familiarity with MS Word and Excel
• Professional appearance
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (preferred)

Please email your resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 To be considered for an opening:

• Include a cover letter with salary requirements
• Attach resume as either a MS Word document or PDF
• E-mail cover letter and resume to the ITS America contact listed in the announcement and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Intelligent Transportation Society of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. All applications are treated confidentially.