Careers

Position Overview

The senior manager plays an essential role in managing AGA-member programs. Reporting to the Senior Director, Events, and working in partnership with the rest of the AGA team, this position is responsible for elevating and executing AGA’s events. This includes programmatic support and on-site logistics for AGA’s tradeshow Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Las Vegas, AGA’s board-level events, and other AGA committees and groups.

The ideal candidate is impeccably organized, has keen attention to detail, and possesses superior hospitality and customer service skills.

This is a hybrid position. Employees are expected to report to our Washington, D.C. office Tuesday through Thursday. The salary range for this position is $90K – $120K.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

In-person and Virtual Member Event Development and Execution:

• Conducts site visits alongside the Senior Director of Events and manages external relationships while engaging internal stakeholders for input and approvals.
• Manages operations and logistics for the AGA events portfolio including the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), Executive Summit, Spring & Fall Board of Directors Meetings, Chairman’s Reception feat. The Gaming Hall of Fame Ceremony, committee meetings, government relations events and PAC events.
• Manages full event operation cycle including:
  • Pre-Event and On-Site Logistics
  • Destination Management Company Contracting & Coordination
  • Speaker Contracting and Coordination.
  • Developing Email Campaigns/Serve as Marketing Liaison
  • AGA Staff Assignments
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Hotel Rooming List
  • Attendee Engagement.
  • Event Budget Support
  • Post Event Feedback
• Event Marketing Liaison: Reviews and manages the development of event invitations/email campaigns and keeps the events department on track with marketing deliverables.
• Speaker Management: Manages event speakers’ pre-event and onsite, including speaker agreement, travel, asset collection and on-site management.
• Manages and owns the Gaming Hall of Fame nomination process and awards ceremony, held alongside the Chairman’s Reception at G2E
• Produces content for event communications information, including save the date, event invitations, hotel room block reminders, know-before-you-go details, etc.
• Manages AGA event materials
• Manages post event feedback and data analysis.

G2E:

• Drives AGA events at G2E and staff logistics
  • Manages Welcome Reception, AGA Staff Breakroom, AGA Executive Office, AGA Member Lounge, AGA Committee Meetings.
  • Manages AGA Staff Schedule.
  • Manages AGA Room Block.
  • Manages RSVP lists and communicates timely updates to committee/meeting leads.
  • Manages Food & Beverage.
  • Manages G2E Post Event Feedback.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Event certification preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience leading meetings and events.
• Association management and/or gaming industry experience is a plus.

Skills:

• Exceptional event logistics and project management.
• Superior organization skills and attention to detail required.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills and ability to juggle multiple, shifting priorities.
• History of successfully managing internal and external partners, staying on time and on budget, while meeting goals.
• Effortlessly adjust to changing priorities, and balance short-term deliverables with long-term strategic goals while producing a high-caliber work product.
• Results-oriented and strong self-management skills.
• Team player who thrives in a high-energy, multitask and collaborative work environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Willingness to learn, grow and have fun.

About the American Gaming Association

As the national trade group representing the U.S. casino industry, the American Gaming Association (AGA) fosters a policy and business environment where legal, regulated gaming thrives. The AGA’s diverse membership of commercial and tribal casino operators, sports betting and iGaming companies, gaming suppliers, and more lead the $329 billion industry and support 1.8 million jobs across the country. We offer the opportunity to work on behalf of a dynamic industry and fantastic benefits, including competitive pay; generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave; 401(k) retirement plan; comprehensive, company-paid healthcare; cell phone coverage; and monthly metro benefits. This position is expected on-site at our downtown office Tuesday through Thursday.