Job Summary/General Purpose of Job

The ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources seeks an individual to provide overall management and direction of the section’s educational programming and marketing efforts. This person will manage the development, execution, and evaluation of new and existing continuing education programs delivered virtually, in-person, and hybrid. Prior experience with virtual learning platform and distance learning is a plus. They will provide key insights and recommendations to support marketing efforts to help grow our attendance, membership, and profitability. Will work closely with association volunteers to develop program content and marketing plans. This position requires demonstrated project management, analytical, organizational, and supervisory skills. This person will train, supervise, and mentor two full-time positions: programs associate and a marketing specialist.

Serves as second in command to ABA membership entity Director to provide overall management and direction, including providing strategies and procedural guidance to member leaders and staff. Serves as principle contact in Director's absence. Manages assigned staff, projects/programs and budget (development and monitoring).
 

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent)

Works with entity Director to manage overall entity operations, administration and membership activities. In Director’s absence, serves as the principle contact for the entity including volunteer leadership, members and staff.

Develops, monitors and reports on entity budget (or assigned components therein) ensuring annual dues and/or non-dues revenue financial goals are met.

Supervises one or more staff reports (direct and/or indirect). Responsibilities may include recruitment, orientation, ongoing mentoring and annual performance evaluations for each.

Provides direction and staff oversight for volunteer leadership which may include scheduled meetings; leadership training; implementation of new projects; by-law and policy compliance and development; and long range strategic planning

Oversees multiple high profile projects which may include education, legislative initiatives, publishing projects, marketing, sponsorships and/or grant administration.

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience

Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university (or equivalent experience)

4-6 years progressively responsible supervisory and management experience in association, corporation, or comparable work environment.

Experience in program/project management, marketing, and budget development and monitoring.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Appropriate judgment, diplomacy and professional demeanor.

Candidate must possess computer skills transferable to ABA tools and databases.