This position is available now. Please send your cover letter and resume along with two references to rilajobs@rila.org for consideration.
Conveniently located in the Metropolitan Washington, DC area, RILA's offices are located above the Rosslyn Metro station in Arlington, VA. We offer excellent benefits, competitive salary, and unparalleled opportunity.
RETAIL TRADE ASSOCIATION COORDINATOR POSITION
Employment: Full-time Non-exempt
Title: Retail Operations Coordinator
Department: Retail Operations
Supervisor: Executive Vice President, Retail Operations
Pay Range: Salary commensurate with experience, including full benefits
Position Summary: Entry-level position to provide general administrative assistance, research support, business development support, meeting material preparation, membership communications, and other support as needed to the Retail Operations department. Occasional travel may be required.
RILA Overview:
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is best defined by the companies we represent: America's leading retailers. RILA proudly counts nine of the top 10 U.S. retailers as members, including companies such as Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy, The Home Depot and Walgreens. RILA members also hold the top spot among key retail segments including: apparel, consumer electronics, department stores, home improvement, large format and small format, demonstrating that RILA is truly the association for ‘retail leaders.' In fact, no trade association represents more top retailers than RILA. RILA members represent almost $1.4 trillion in sales annually and operate more than 100,000 stores, manufacturing facilities and distribution centers nationwide. RILA member retailers and suppliers have facilities in all 50 states, as well as internationally, and employ millions of workers domestically and worldwide.
As the retail industry's advocate in Washington, RILA is a trusted source dedicated to telling the retail industry's story and informing lawmakers of the impact and consequences of the decisions they make. On the retail operations side, RILA provides a forum where members can conduct discussions aimed at understanding common operational practices, areas of concern, and pragmatic solutions to industry-wide problems. And, our educational events are second to none.
Position Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and support meetings for Operations staff and Supply Chain, Asset Protection, Sustainability, Finance and Human Resource Committees.
- Arrange appointments, maintain schedule, write emails/letters and make travel arrangements for Executive Vice President of Retail Operations.
- Assist in department special projects such as department's detailed strategy, future educational offerings, industry surveys, etc.
- Provide Retail Operations research assistance as directed.
- Assist department with writing and reporting responsibilities (i.e., writing, proofreading and editing of PowerPoint presentations, newsletters, issue briefs, committee memorandums, research reports, industry articles, etc.).
- Assist senior staff with member committee support.
- Assist in conducting membership communications to key retail executives and business partners.
- Maintain Retail Operations department databases, website pages, distribution lists, schedules and key documents (issue briefs, position papers, etc.).
- Regularly monitor and notify department of Operations news of interest to our retail members.
- Arrange appointments, maintain schedule, and make travel arrangements for senior staff.
Education: Undergraduate college degree required; 3.3 GPA or higher with leadership experience in extracurricular activities.
Technical Skills: Microsoft Office applications, website management, internet research, database entry, data management, strong written and oral communication skills, organizational skills are preferred.
Experience: New or recent college graduate preferred; Two years of professional experience or less preferred; Internship or professional experience in an environment with similar duties is a plus.
Start Date: The position is available for immediate start; Delayed start date is negotiable.
SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 05/09/11
