Event Leadership and Development:

• Provide support to SVP in managing relationship with RX (AGA’s trade show partner) to manage flagship annual events – G2E Las Vegas and G2E Asia:
  • Ensure continual improvement and evolution in alignment with AGA strategic priorities.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with trade show partners.
  • Encourage and support value and ROI for exhibitors and sponsors and contribute to acquisition of new and enhanced partnerships in support of G2E.
• Oversee key areas for current trade shows, conferences and events including budget development and delivery, attendance management, education programming with a focus on logistics/operations.
• In conjunction with departments and teams across the organization, identify and develop new AGA events that add member value with existing participants and address untapped priority markets.
• Ensure that all events enhance the AGA brand and add member value.
• Support the budgeting process for key events ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and effectively.
• Work with Senior Manager of Events to ensure alignment across AGA events with priorities and industry events – provide support and counsel for overall event strategy.
• Keep abreast of best practices for trade shows, conferences, and other events and infuse innovation and reinvention into events as needed to ensure AGA events remain a key component of the AGA value proposition.
• Represent AGA in the events/hospitality industry with highest degree of professionalism, experience and ensure our reputation is best in class. 

Experience & Education:

• Proven leader in large, complex trade show management.
• Reputation as a problem solver, effective relationship leader and fosters an effective and collaborative team environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years managing events functions with increasing responsibility.
• Experience managing vendor & partner relationships.
• Experience in the hospitality industry a plus.
• Knowledge of Asian customs, culture, and travel a plus.

Skills:

• Superb interpersonal skills – able to quickly build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and also adept at casting a positive leadership shadow across the organization in support of a positive workplace culture.
• Superior project management, organizational and delegation skills: Clearly articulate goals, step-by-step roles and responsibilities as well as corresponding deadlines for completing projects on time and on budget.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work independently to problem solve, take initiative: Seeks opportunities to advance the AGA’s event services, lead and own key projects and functions.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset: Effectively partners with internal colleagues and external agencies and consultants to meet deadlines, achieve organizational goals.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment: Eager to meet tight deadlines, effortlessly adjusts to changes in priorities, and balance short-term deliverables with long-term strategic initiatives.
• Willingness to learn and grow: Think in terms of possibilities. Embrace change and bold ideas – take risks and have fun!

Member Event Development and Execution

• Supports events management with all event logistics, including serving as a liaison to vendors and contractors, as well as providing on-site support for AGA staff and setup and post-event reconciliation.
• Collaborates with staff to leverage existing assets and execute events and programs in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Executes logistical needs for AGA Board-related events, including Board and committee meetings, CEO Roundtable and other current/future meetings and events.
• Supports related event communications information, including save the date, RSVP, before-you-go details, run of show, etc.
• Reviews and assists with the development of event invitation lists to ensure quality over quantity, and coordinates the attendance of key members as directed.
• Manages speakers’ needs, leading up to and on-site during events.
• Fact checks attendee list, corresponding collateral and ensures safe delivery/setup on-site.

Industry Event Support

• Supports the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) management team, as needed, including conference development, show logistics and fulfillment of sponsorship commitments.
• Provides support to ancillary AGA events, including the Hall of Fame program, third-party experts, regulatory roundtable, and others.
• Provides leadership and support for ensuring member engagement through AGA events.

Membership Retention & Recruitment Support

• Supports membership management team by providing regular updates to member database, mailing lists and membership listings.
• Draft and finalize membership briefing materials for meetings and phone conferences, support value prop creation and production of materials.
• Review AGA news clippings for relevant member information and mentions.

Department Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support to membership & events team including scheduling, printing, mailings, etc.
• Oversee electronic file storage for membership & events team.

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Entry level/one-three years of experience supporting membership & events.
• Association management and/or gaming industry experience is a plus.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Skills:

• Exceptional event logistics and project management.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong project management skills and ability to juggle multiple shifting priorities.
• Able to adjust to changes in 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.
• Superior organization skills and attention to detail required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.); Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management systems, particularly Salesforce, and event software, particularly CVENT, a plus.

Critical Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the association marketing strategy by helping maintain brand consistency across marketing materials, writing email and social media copy, updating graphics, and proofing design projects.
• Build and proofread association marketing emails in ActiveCampaign.
• Review and proofread event marketing materials for Global Gaming Expo.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations for staff.
• Collect materials and data necessary for strategic initiatives.
• Assist in reviewing articles and building out the daily AGA Clips email.
• Other marketing and communications duties as assigned.

Experience

• Rising junior, senior or graduate student at an accredited college or university.
• Self-starter who can work independently, complete projects with little supervision, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Prior marketing intern experience in an office environment.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Capable writer, editor and proofreader.
• Basic understanding of marketing and communications principles.

About the American Gaming Association (AGA)

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 $261 billion industry and support 1.8 million jobs across the country.