Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
Washington, D.C.
Arlington, VA
Raleigh, North Carolina
Posted: 04-Apr-25
Location: 1575 I Street, NW
Type: Full Time
Salary: $175,000 - $185,000
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Summary/Objective
ASAE helps associations, and the professionals who lead, manage, and work in them, transform society through the power of collaboration. We are looking for someone to join our team as a Associate Manager for the Learning Team. Candidates must be able to work in a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment where colleagues are engaged, respect and support each other, hold themselves accountable, and celebrate their work
Reporting to the Chief Learning & Meetings Officer, the VP of Meetings will oversee ASAE’s Meetings Team and lead end-to-end strategic planning, development, and execution of logistics for all ASAE meetings and events. This role requires a visionary leader with a proven track record in event management, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to drive innovation in meeting experiences as ASAE seeks to set the standard and model best practices for events across the associations industry.
- Strategic Leadership:?Develop and implement a comprehensive business strategy for ASAE's meetings and events, aligning with ASAE’s mission and the needs of our members, as well as ASAE’s organizational strategy and objectives, working in close coordination with ASAE’s leaders overseeing Learning/Content, Membership, Sponsorship, Marketing, and other
- Team Leadership:?Lead and mentor a team of meeting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Event Management:?Oversee the planning and execution of all ASAE meetings, including annual conferences, workshops, board meetings and special events.
- Budget Management and Invoice Reconciliation:?Develop and manage budgets for all meetings and events, ensuring financial goals are met.
- Innovation:?Drive the adoption of new technologies and innovative practices to enhance attendee experience.
- Vendor Relations:?Negotiate contracts, prepare RFPs and manage relationships with vendors, venues, and other service providers.
- Stakeholder Engagement:?Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful event outcomes.
- Compliance:?Ensure all meetings and events comply with relevant regulations and standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or equivalent years of experience, training and certifications.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in event planning and management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale events and meetings.
- Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting and financial management.
- Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience with contract management.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or similar certification.
- Proficiency with event management software and tools.
Benefits Offered:
- Hybrid Work from Home Arrangements
- Flexible Work Hours
- Business Casual
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Prescription Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Generous 401k Retirement Plan
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short/Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- AFLAC
- Legal and Identity Theft Plans
- Company Paid Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Computer Purchase Program