Position Summary: The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), headquartered in McCandless, PA,  is seeking an experienced professional to provide strategic leadership for the Society’s event portfolio, technical programming, and revenue-generating sales activities. This senior-level position guides a multifaceted department responsible for delivering high-quality conferences, professional development offerings, and partner engagement initiatives that serve and advance the global materials science and engineering community.

Key Responsibilities

 Strategic Leadership

• Drive the strategic planning and execution of the TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition, MS&T, specialty conferences, professional development activities, and contracted event services.
• Lead staff and volunteer teams in developing programmatic and event-related strategic initiatives.
• Ensure all events and sales initiatives align with organizational goals, financial expectations, and industry best practices.

Conference & Professional Development Management

• Oversee event development from concept through delivery, ensuring high-quality attendee experiences, operational efficiency, safety, and financial performance.
• Support the identification and implementation of new professional development offerings, including courses and webinars.
• Guide the identification and contracting of event venues and third-party partners.

Programming Oversight

• Direct programming activities across TMS technical divisions and committees.
• Promote meaningful volunteer engagement and nurture emerging strategic initiatives that enhance member value.

Sales Leadership

• Direct advertising, sponsorship, hospitality suite, exhibit, and related sales strategies for TMS events.
• Achieve sustainable revenue growth and strengthen relationships with exhibitors, sponsors, and partners.

Operational & Team Leadership

• Develop and manage budgets, fee structures, policies, and dashboards.
• Monitor industry trends and ensure continual innovation and improvement.
• Supervise and mentor departmental staff, fostering collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.

Compensation and Benefits

TMS offers competitive compensation aligned with market data and commensurate with experience and qualifications. TMS offers a comprehensive benefits package inclusive of health and welfare benefits and a 401(k) retirement program.

Recruitment Timeline

Application review is expected to begin in early January 2026. Interviews are not anticipated to take place prior to mid-January 2026. Applicants may submit materials at any time; inquiries will be addressed following the resumption of regular operations in the new year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of meeting and event management processes.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with staff and volunteer groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage confidential information and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• High degree of professionalism, effective interpersonal skills, and sound work ethics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience supporting or engaging with scientific and engineering professionals is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to approximately 15%, with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.

Work Environment & Location Requirement

TMS operates with a collaborative culture that supports innovation, shared leadership, and operational excellence. This role requires a regular onsite presence, with some flexibility for remote work.

About The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society

The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) is a professional society that connects minerals, metals, and materials scientists and engineers who work in industry, academia, and government positions around the world. We create networking, publication, and professional development opportunities by convening international conferences, publishing books and journals, administering awards, conducting short courses and training, and bringing together the professional community to address issues of common concern. We also provide leadership in the accreditation of university programs in metallurgical, materials, and similarly named engineering programs. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) is committed to expanding access to and involvement in the minerals, metals, and materials professions, and to nurturing a respectful professional culture that welcomes and engages credentialed professionals and students who seek to participate in the field. TMS recognizes that welcoming all individuals in the minerals, metals, and materials workforce is critical to effectively addressing complex science and engineering challenges. To build and nurture this global professional communit...y, TMS maintains fair standards so that opportunities to participate in its programs, publications, meetings, and volunteer activities are open, merit-based, and accessible to all eligible members.

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