The hotel and lodging industry is vibrant, innovative and full of dynamic opportunities for upward mobility while serving and supporting its most important assets: its people. The AHLA Foundation, the charitable giving arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, is dedicated to helping people build careers, improve their lives and strengthen the lodging industry. We are a dynamic, entrepreneurial organization poised for growth. The coordinator would join a nimble, collaborative team that is supportive and fun to work with.

Position Summary:

The American Hotel & Lodging Association is seeking a Foundation Coordinator to support the team members across different areas of the organization.

Responsibilities:

Administrative:

• Provide and/or manage, as needed, logistical support for internal
• Assist with maintenance of Customer Relations Management (CRM)
• Help maintain the AHLAF website and manage regular updates to the
• Assist with planning for and execution of all Foundation
• Manage/oversee donor database in Salesforce including the accurate entry of all donor opportunities and gifts.
• Submit invoices and support payment tracking for the Foundation
• Assist with coordinating program-related mailing and printing
• Monitor general email inbox for stakeholder
• Post content to social media accounts
• Other responsibilities and duties as

Board of Trustee Meetings:

• Assist with details and coordination of meeting
• Support with preparing board book
• Coordinate completion of follow-up tasks from the

Programs & Grants:

• Assist program leads with correspondence and project
• Respond to grantees and potential grantees regarding online applications and
• Provide support to grant processing, as
• Assist with streamlining grants operations and reporting, as needed

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an administrative
• Previous exposure to the nonprofit and/or philanthropic sectors a

Skills and Attributes:

• Positive attitude with customer service orientation and willingness to be flexible to adapt to changing needs and "roll up shirtsleeves" to get the work done.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy of
• Strong writing/editing and verbal communication skills and the ability to ensure the efficient and timely flow of information and communication.
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to cross collaborate
• Detail-oriented individual with exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
• Thrives working in a fun and fast-paced environment and an ability to work both independently and collaboratively across the organization.

Other:

• Position based in Washington, DC
• Moderate travel is
• Hybrid position 3 days in (Mon-Wed or Tue-Thurs.)

Interested applicants can apply by sending their cover letter and resume to hr@ahla.com.

AHLA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

EOE

About American Hotel & Lodging Association

For more than 100 years, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has been the foremost representative of and advocate for the U.S. lodging industry. We are the only national association that represents all segments of an industry that is among the 10 largest business sectors in America. We advocate for our members so they can do their best at what matters most: serving guests, employees and their communities. From major global brands to the small inns and bed & breakfasts, AHLA provides a singular voice that brings together the industry’s multitude of constituents. Our industry is incredibly diverse and represents everyone from brand CEO's to independent hotel owners, general managers and hotel staff and is an integral contributor to the American economy.

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