Employment
We are a member driven organization and are committed to success of the industry. Our team members have a passion for helping small business owners thrive and become great business owners.
Our core values are:
Passion to ServeWe have a passion to serve the hospitality industry and our communities. |
Attention to ResultsWe understand our goals and work diligently towards achieving them, with honesty and integrity. |
Accountability to Each Other and to our MembersWe take responsibility for our successes, challenges and reputation and honor our commitments to each other and to our members. |
Commitment to ExcellenceWe commit to constant and never-ending improvement and strive for excellence in all areas of our association. |
Healthy and Constructive ConflictWe believe in healthy and constructive conflict as a tool for strengthening our shared vision of greatness. |
Trust in our TeamWe trust and are open with our team members, honoring each other as individuals working towards a greater good, every day, both professionally and personally. |
Desire for GreatnessWe desire to be part of something great, and continually work toward making greatness a reality. We value and embrace diversity in thoughts, opinions, cultures and backgrounds |
Available Positions
Thurston Kitsap Peninsula (TKP) Area Coordinator
The Washington Hospitality Association represents the interests of more than 6,300 member businesses across
the state of Washington. The hospitality sector is the largest private employer in Washington State and is
regulated by state and local regulatory agencies.
The Washington Hospitality Association is seeking an energetic, outgoing, customer focused sales professional
for Thurston Kitsap Peninsula Washington.
We work in a fast paced, results oriented, dynamic and changing industry requiring a self-confident, individual
who loves the hospitality business and has a passion for helping businesses succeed.
Responsibilities include membership sales, member relationship building, and legislative grassroots activities.
Required Skills
• Goal oriented with proven ability to actualize sales/revenue plan
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and work independently
• Proven ability to set goals and meet/exceed targets
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to effectively cold call by phone and in person.
Please submit cover letter and resume.
Required experience:
Database, Excel, Word: 1 year
Please submit cover letter and resume via email to: stevens@wahospitality.org.
Northwest Area Coordinator
The Washington Hospitality Association represents the interests of more than 6,300 member businesses across
the state of Washington. The hospitality sector is the largest private employer in Washington State and is
regulated by state and local regulatory agencies.
The Washington Hospitality Association is seeking an energetic, outgoing, customer focused sales professional
for Northwest Washington.
We work in a fast paced, results oriented, dynamic and changing industry requiring a self-confident, individual
who loves the hospitality business and has a passion for helping businesses succeed.
Responsibilities include membership sales, member relationship building, and legislative grassroots activities.
Required Skills
• Goal oriented with proven ability to actualize sales/revenue plan
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and work independently
• Proven ability to set goals and meet/exceed targets
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to effectively cold call by phone and in person.
Please submit cover letter and resume.
Required experience:
Database, Excel, Word: 1 year
Please submit cover letter and resume via email to: stevens@wahospitality.org.
Retro Coordinator
The Washington Hospitality Association is seeking a Retro Coordinator to join the team. This position’s primary objective will be coordinating enrollment cycles, data maintenance along with supporting the Retro Department to manage our incredible Retro Program.
We work in a fast paced, results oriented, dynamic and changing industry requiring a self-confident individual who loves the hospitality business and has a passion for helping businesses succeed.
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Compile data for processing and entering into database
- Analyze data for quality and accuracy
- Prepare data for reporting, meeting and presentations
- Create and publish Retro newsletter
- Provide excellent customer service
- Provide timely responses to customer/member requests
- Service outside sales team members
- Perform various office related duties
- Respond to email and written correspondence
- Function as L&I and TPA liaison
- Attend team meetings and share ideas at brainstorming sessions
Skills/Qualifications
Proven interpersonal skills, multi-tasking, good communicator – both verbal and written, adaptable, strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy, ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment, ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines, ability to discretely handle confidential information, computer experience, proven ability to effectively prioritize duties and team well.
Required Experience
- Minimum 1-year Database and Word
- Must be proficient in Excel – Intermediate skill level minimum
- Minimum 1 year experience working in a data entry/customer service position
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- AA degree or equivalent job related experience
Position is full-time and includes a competitive market-based salary along with a very generous benefits package. Interested parties should email their resumes to teranh@wahospitality.org
Allied Relations Associate
The Washington Hospitality Association, founded in 1929, represents the interests of more than 6,300-member hospitality businesses across the state of Washington.
We are seeking an energetic, outgoing, customer focused sales associate to serve our allied members. Do you have a natural ability as a people person? Do you enjoy meeting people and making connections? If so, then this is the position for YOU!
We work in a fast paced, results oriented, dynamic and changing industry which requires a self-confident individual who loves the hospitality industry and has a passion for helping our member companies succeed. We have built an amazing team and are looking for the right person to join us in our quest for success.
Responsibilities include membership, advertising and event related sales as well as member engagement and relationship building.
Required skills
- Goal oriented and adaptable with ability to actualize sales/revenue plan
- Proven ability to build strong relationships and work independently
- Proven ability to meet goals and find solutions to exceed targets
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines
- Excellent phone skills required
- Excellent written and oral communications ability
Required experience
- Database, Excel, Word: 1 year minimum
- Proficient in Outlook
Position is full-time and includes a competitive market-based salary/commission structure along with a very generous benefits package.
Please submit cover letter and resume via email to: stephaniec@wahospitality.org.