What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Events and Education position at Missouri Association of Insurance Agents?
The Missouri Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA) is seeking a detail-oriented, people-forward events professional to lead the planning, coordination and execution of all association events and continuing education programs. This is a hands-on role with high visibility and real impact for Missouris independent agency community; insurance knowledge is a plus, but not required.
Benefits
Annual Base Salary Bonus Opportunities
Total Compensation: $55,000-$80,000 (base salary $55,000-$75,000 plus potential for incentive bonuses)
Annual cost-of-living and performance-based raises, with the possibility of additional mid-year performance increases
401(k) match
Employer paid health, dental and life insurance
Paid vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Additional paid time off during the summer
Cafeteria plan
Responsibilities
- Plan and administer two annual events with trade shows, social events and education sessions
- Plan and administer three smaller events and numerous education courses for members
- Negotiate and contract with hotels and other venues to host events and education programs
- Arrange speakers for events and courses, with consultation of event committees
- Coordinate with all vendors who provide services for events and education courses
- Work with association members and other interested parties to conceptualize new opportunities for education of insurance agents
- Develop and implement tools for attracting vendors, exhibitors and sponsors to/for association events and membership
- Supervision of one staff member
Requirements
- Experience planning and executing professional events (conferences, trade shows and/or education programs); 5 years' experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional planning, manage timelines and keep stakeholders aligned
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including vendor negotiation and speaker/partner coordination
- Strong budget ownership experience (building event budgets, tracking spending and delivering within targets)
- Comfortable supervising others and improving processes to elevate attendee, exhibitor and sponsor experiences
Preferred: Association or continuing education experience; familiarity with CRM/event registration platforms; prior exposure to insurance or financial services.
Salary : $55,000 - $80,000