Individuals seeking employment opportunities with Leading Authorities should contact Monique Remy, via email at monique@lauthorities.com.
Available Position: Event Coordinator Date of Hire: Present
Leading Authorities is one of the nations most prominent meetings services firms, with unique capabilities in lecture representation, media and event production, and entertainment. Our mission is to help organizations create powerful meeting experiences and messages using world class talent, entertainment and creative media.
We have an opening for an Event Coordinator. Responsibilities will include providing support services to our sales team and providing logistical support to our clients. This involves assistance in preparing sales proposals, contacting speakers and clients by telephone, making travel arrangements, generating and tracking contracts, preparing special reports, covering company phone lines approximately two hours weekly, and performing other tasks as assigned. Work hours are 8:30am – 5:00pm.
The successful candidate will have a bachelors degree or equivalent experience, ability to work under tight deadlines, superb organizational skills, excellent communication and writing ability, strong computer skills including Word and Excel knowledge, and have the ability to adapt to change. Qualified candidates will possess utmost discretion, judgment and professionalism.
Salary range $30 - $35K per year depending on experience. In addition to your base salary, you will be eligible for monthly and quarterly bonuses and monthly commissions on book sales. Additional compensation includes a 401(K) plan, vacation, holidays, health/life/dental/disability/vision insurance.
Qualified applicants should send resume via fax to 202-783-0301 attn: Lucinda or email to lucinda@lauthorities.com.
Available Position: Data and Marketing Coordinator Date of Hire: Present
Based in Washington, DC, Leading Authorities is one of the nation's most prominent speakers bureaus, with unique capabilities in lecture representation, media and event production, and entertainment. Our mission is to help organizations create powerful meeting experiences and messages using world class talent, entertainment and creative media. Visit www.leadingauthorities.com for additional company information. Office is near two Metro Stations: McPherson Square and Metro Center.
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for supporting marketing and sales efforts as well as managing all technical vendor relationships including hosts of the company's network, Microsoft CRM database, and email systems. Position provides technical support to a staff that includes numerous remote users.
ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS:
This position reports to the Senior Vice President, works within the marketing department, and supports all staff.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Support marketing and sales efforts through list and data research - Assist with company web site - Research new technology - Manage relationships with all technical vendors including remote network host, Microsoft CRM, email and phone vendors. Manage user account management, e-mail systems including SPAM management, internet access, virus protection, and office systems and applications support. - Manage CRM database including data and list management, work with developer to implement customizations, train new staff on database and company work flow. - Manage small to medium sized projects according to agreed upon budgets and schedules.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent.
Experience: Two to three years of experience with computer networks, project management, and marketing as well as a familiarity with desktop systems and communications devices using current technologies.
Skills: -- Demonstrated knowledge of Windows servers and desktop products. -- Demonstrated knowledge of setting up remote access for users via terminal servers. -- Demonstrated ability to support networked printers and photocopiers. -- Demonstrated working knowledge of current communications devices and protocols, server and desktop technologies. -- Orientation and training of new staff. -- Ability to negotiate hardware/software service and technical support contracts with vendors. -- Ability to manage multiple projects, activities and tasks simultaneously. -- Willingness to be on call for trouble shooting and accessible to senior staff during off hours. -- Facilitation and change management skills. -- Highly developed verbal and written communications.
Qualified applicants should email resume to matt@lauthorities.com or fax to 202-783-0301(attn Matt).
Available Position: Accountant Date of Hire: Present
Based in Washington, D.C., Leading Authorities is one of the nation's most prominent speakers bureaus, with unique capabilities in lecture representation, media and event production, and entertainment. Our mission is to help organizations create powerful meeting experiences and messages using world class talent, entertainment and creative media.
Job Description Position reports directly to the Controller and provide a wide variety of General Accounting duties such as daily cash receipts posting, accounts receivable, and daily reconciliation of bank accounts. Candidate also supports the Controller during month-end close, preparation of financial statements and budgets, special projects and human resource administration.
Requirements: - Minimum 3 years as Accounting (A/R, A/P or G/L Accountant). - Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required. - Experience in Dynamic Great Plains (v10) a plus. - Strong Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Superb organizational skills, ability to work under tight deadlines, and ability to adapt to change. - Excellent written and spoken communication skills, and possess utmost discretion, judgment and professionalism.
Compensation: Annual salary of $45K (may increase depending on experience) plus 401(K) plan, vacation, holidays, and health/life/dental/disability/vision insurance.
Qualified applicants should email resume to alfonso@lauthorities.com or fax to 202-955-1047 (attn Alfonso).
Visit www.leadingauthorities.com for additional company information. Office is near two Metro Stations: McPherson Square and Metro Center.
Available Position: Program Consultant Date of Hire: Present
Leading Authorities is one of the nation's most prominent speakers bureaus, with unique capabilities in lecture representation, media and event production, and entertainment. Our mission is to help organizations create powerful meeting experiences and messages using world class talent, entertainment and creative media.
The ideal candidate will be goal oriented, entrepreneurial, and success-driven. This means embracing financial goals, enjoying the selling process, and being comfortable with incentive-based compensation. Since client contacts are made primarily by telephone, the successful candidate will be an outstanding communicator through this medium.
The successful candidate will be interested in, and familiar with, current events, including headline news, business trends, sports, and modern culture. Equally important is someone who is driven to success, has excellent organizational and time management skills, is persistent and resilient, is comfortable with the computer, and who has sound business judgement.
Compensation includes a generous base salary, incentive compensation, a 401(K) plan and profit sharing, paid vacation and holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, life & disability insurance.
Qualified applicants should send resume via fax to 202-955-1047 attn: Monique or email to monique@lauthorities.com. Visit www.leadingauthorities.com for additional company information.
Available Position: Marketing and Business Development Paid Internship Date of Hire: Present
For more than 16 years, Leading Authorities has worked with organizations and professionals worldwide to produce dynamic events featuring internationally recognized figures in politics, business, and contemporary life. Leading Authorities represents both noteworthy speakers and celebrated entertainers, and offers award-winning production services to inspire and engage audiences around the globe.
Qualifications: Junior or Senior college student working towards degree in Marketing, Communications, or English preferred. Must possess strong organizational, client service, and interpersonal abilities, as well as the ability to work well independently. High standards of oral and written communications are a must. Project management, attention to detail, and strong computer skills essential.
Job Duties:
Work closely with Marketing Coordinator and the Creative Director on assigned projects.
Data entry, filing, and general administrative support.
Maintain and update speaker information in Leading Authorities' computer database and public Web site.
Assist in the organization, planning, and execution of marketing related events.
Execute direct mail projects utilizing Microsoft Excel.
