Description
Smithbucklin , a 650-person, employee-owned professional services company with more than 70 years of success serving the association market, with primary offices in Chicago and Washington, . is looking for an Association Operations Manager to join our Association Management Unit in our Washington . office . The Operations Manager plays a significant role in the management of our client associations' programs and supports the association Executive Director in all areas of association management.
What You Will Do : Oversee all client operations including :
- Managing annual budget, quarterly financial reports, and periodic forecasts in collaboration with executive director
- Drafting and maintaining critical governance documents
- Organizing and facilitating in-person and virtual meetings
- Serving as lead staff liaison for several strategic task forces
- Serving as project manager and coordinating the work of client team members
- Managing association membership recruitment and retention efforts; including overseeing the association management database
- Coordinating client team support for association meetings, conferences and virtual events
- Supervising operations coordinators and associates in support the delivery of association services and programs
- Establishing and maintain a positive and respected working relationship between client volunteer leaders and the client HQ team
- Managing ad hoc projects
This Role Might Be for You If…
You, enjoy managing a varied portfolio of projects, are very organized and detail oriented, look for innovation and get energy from collaboration and teamworkYou have experience in prioritizing, delegating and managing projects from inception to completionYou possess strong leadership qualities and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partnersYou demonstrate professional written and verbal communications skillsYou have excellent time management and organizational skillsYou possess a proactive approach to process improvement and have the ability to learn on the flyYou have a demonstrated ability to apply sound business judgment related to conflict resolutionBasic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution or equivalent experience5-7 years of relevant professional experience, to include direct supervisory responsibilitiesExperience with budgets, financial reports, AMS platformsDemonstration of previous writing and editing experienceProficiency with basic computer programming, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with association and volunteer management is highly preferredDatabase experience and website skills are preferred