What are the responsibilities and job description for the Membership & Other Associations Manager position at TEXAS PECAN GROWERS ASSOCIATION?
Position: TPGA Membership & Other Associations Manager
Description: This position will report directly to the Executive Director of the association. The person must be able to work in a small office where tasks ranging from projects to menial jobs are performed by all.
Responsibilities directly associated with the position are:
•Management, Expansion and Development of TPGA Membership
- Membership promotion strategies
- Increase membership, benefits and services
- Manage member database
- Surveys and analysis of membership and industry
• Develop, write and implement grants for TPGA
•Plan, lead activities, and assist the team with Annual Conference or other events.
•Develop and implement communications to membership including newsletters, social media, etc.
•Manage, develop and site maintenance for www.tpga.org
•Facilitate and produce contract work for other industry groups, including events planning
• Lead and manage one possible intern per semester.
• Attend industry and promotional events
•Take initiative to learn all aspects of the pecan industry
Qualifications and Skills:
•Degree in business or agricultural business/leadership preferred
•Experience with sales, management and events planning necessary
•Experience with marketing, communications, business run social media
•Background in agriculture (horticulture) an asset but not required
Professional Attributes:
Motivated, self-starter; works with people well; leads with service; creative; detail oriented and organized; good communication skills, including written; cooperative attitude
Other considerations:
Must be able and comfortable to travel independently to events, conferences, meetings with growers/pecan companies.