Meetings & Program Manager

Exciting Opportunity for an Experienced Meetings & Program Manager

Due to new client acquisition, Association Acumen, LLC, is seeking an experienced Meetings & Program Manager for a 4,000 dynamic international nonprofit professional membership organization. The successful applicant will have 3-5 years experience planning large nonprofit annual conferences, have excellent organizational and logistical skills, and be familiar with best practices in the industry. No out of state resumes please. This is a hybrid position with a two days work from home benefit available after completion of the three-month probationary period. Approximately 4-6 weeks travel annually. Please send resumes to skoehler@associationacumen.com

Annual Conference

• Serve as contact for Conference & Sponsorship Committee; develop agendas; produce minutes
• Set, direct, and maintain operational timeline; develop Annual Conference budget
• Conduct site visits; negotiate hotel and vendor contracts; handle hotel logistics
• Oversee and coordinate educational program development in conjunction with leaders
• Provide speaker management and speaker training
• Establish online registration portal; manage registration
• Provide content and direction on marketing messaging for website and social media
• Manage social events, tours, and golf outings; handle awards selection process
• Place food and beverage and A/V orders; prepare signage
• Prepare program, sponsorship/exhibitor prospectus, eblasts and program evaluations
• Assist with management of the exhibitor and sponsor solicitation process; handle logistics
• Manage online registration, badge and registration packet assembly; prepare emergency plans
• Staff in-person annual conference; manage exhibitors onsite; prepare post-meeting reports

Other Meeting Management

• Handle board meeting logistics for in-person meetings outside of the Annual Conference

Education & Certification Programs

• Manage and promote certifications and recertifications; maintain database, applications
• Track credits, facilitate exam set-up, issue certificates
• Provide staff support for Education & Certification Committee
• CEU Credentialing tracking and coordination

Any other duties or projects as requested. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills/Requirements

Must:

• Bachelor's Degree
• CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) or CAE (Certified Association Executive) preferred
• Have strong meeting planning and organizational skills
• Open to continuous evolution personally and professionally
• Have ability to build upon established best practices; handle multiple demands and priorities
• Demonstrate creative, flexible and sound analytical skills in complex problem-solving situations
• Have demonstrated work ethic, great communication skills (both written and spoken)
• Enjoy being thoroughly organized; excellent attention to detail
• Be a self-starter in a fast-paced ‘hit the ground running’ environment

Great Benefits

Competitive Compensation: Association Acumen offers a great comprehensive benefits

package, including health insurance (80% employer paid), 401(k) with an employer match and

profit sharing.

Commitment to Work/Life Balance: Recharge your batteries. Association Acumen offers paid

vacation, 8 paid holidays plus your birthday off, flexible work schedules, remote working

availability two days a week after completion of three month probationary period, personal time off

(5 days annually) and earned time off for business travel. This adds up to over 30 paid days off

per year! We also provide maternity leave coverage with 3 weeks at 100% pay plus the ability to

use vacation and personal time.

Commitment to Education and Career Development: We believe strongly in life-long education

and support professional development for our employees.

Association Acumen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed

to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.