About the role

  • Develop events that project the professionalism of our association, engage participants and deliver high value to our members
  • Plan and execute meetings and events, such as major industry conferences, board meetings, committee meetings, fly-ins, and smaller internal meetings
  • Supervise the Data Administrator, Membership and Meetings
  • Provide all meeting planning related expertise for the Associations major conferences to deliver high value, well-attended events that advance member engagement and the AF&PA brand
  • Manage hotel logistics and room block management
  • Schedule development and staffing schedule development & assignments
  • Review all marketing materials (print & electronic)
  • Assist in content development for conference event websites and post-event surveys/evaluations
  • Source, negotiate and manage additional equipment or service vendors required to execute the event
  • Develop and track conference budgets and communicate project performance to teams and senior management

Requirements

  • BA or BS degree preferred
  • 5-7 or more years of meeting planning experience, including contract negotiation experience, required
  • CMP certification preferred
  • Experience with re:Members AMS (formerly Impexium) or similar association software platform or equivalent CRM platform
  • Exceptional attention to detail, and excellent writing, grammar and proofreading skills
  • Collaboration and interpersonal skills; capable of working on multiple tasks with others
  • Excellent organization skills to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and discretion with limited supervision
  • Ability to grasp new tasks quickly; and a willingness to learn about the paper and packaging industry
  • Excellent computer skills using MS Office Suite, proficiency with data systems and presentation software, and strong internet research skills

Benefits

  • Paid Vacation, Personal and Sick leave totaling 27-42 days per year (based on relevant experience), plus holidays and paid Parental Leave
  • Two Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plans for employees and their families
  • Generous 401(k) retirement plan with up to 9% employer contribution (after waiting period)
  • Free fitness center and pickleball courts at the DC office location
  • Plus dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account...

Job title

Meetings Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$65,000 - $80,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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