Career Opportunities

The U.S. Travel Association is a dynamic, mission-driven association committed to increasing and facilitating travel to and within the United States. U.S. Travel offers a friendly, supportive environment where individual contributions are highly valued and excellent benefits. The office is conveniently located near Metro Center in downtown Washington, DC.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following open positions:

• Director of Business Relations and Corporate Partnerships
• Director, Domestic Policy
• Director, Grassroots and Industry Relations

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Director of Business Relations and Corporate Partnerships

The Director of Business Relations and Corporate Partnerships support the U.S. Travel Association’s business development efforts by managing, maintaining and expanding relationships with existing high- value corporate members and non-endemic corporate partners and prospects. Primary responsibilities include 1) relationship management of 25-30 corporate board member organizations and their key contacts and 2) production of ‘new’ non-endemic sponsor and advertising revenues. This position engages directly in the selling process which includes negotiation, communications, contracts, benefits coordination, sponsor checklists and sponsorship execution. The position requires interaction with all levels of U.S. Travel staff and departments. Incumbent must have a proven history of prospecting and securing new business, account management history, relationships and interaction with executive staff, 3-5 years outside sales experience, proven contract negotiation skills and closing experience. College degree in business or related field required and travel industry experience preferred. Please submit resumes with the job title in the subject line to careers@ustravel.org.

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Director, Domestic Policy

The Director of Public Policy will lead U.S. Travel Association public policy activities on domestic travel issues, including various forms of transportation (e.g. air travel, rail, etc.) , travel-related security issues and climate change. Will assist in the development of domestic travel policy agenda, provide strategic counsel on relevant research needs, and assist in implementing strategies for federal advocacy in a variety of domestic policy areas including aviation, surface transportation and environmental issues. Incumbent must have five years of policy and advocacy experience in federal government issues such as transportation, aviation and climate change; knowledge of experience working in or advocating before the US Congress, the Executive Branch; high-level policy analysis skills and ability to develop legislative language; capable of writing testimony before the US Congress as well as ability to multi-task, work long hours and work well under pressure. BS in Public Policy, Government, Economics or related field; 5 years policy and advocacy experience in federal government issues such as transportation, aviation and climate change. Please submit resumes with the job title in the subject line to careers@ustravel.org.

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Director, Grassroots and Industry Relations

This position reports to the Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and is responsible for advancing the U.S. Travel Association’s advocacy agenda through grassroots development, member outreach, and member involvement in U.S. Travel programs. The individual will lead the development, management and activation of U.S. Travel’s grassroots network; develop, in conjunction with grassroots consultants, all grassroots action alerts, other communications and events, including talking points on legislative issues and letters to Members of Congress. In addition, the incumbent will serve as General Manager of U.S. Travel’s signature event – its annual legislative fly-in, the Travel Leadership Summit, and several other events. In addition, the incumbent will supervise website content development for the Public Affairs section of U.S. Travel.org and other coalition sites as necessary. Knowledge of the government policy development process; proven grassroots campaign execution and meeting planning experience as well as 5-7 years of work experience. Capitol Hill/trade association and policy issues related to travel is a plus. Please submit resume to careers@ustravel.org.