Membership & Events Coordinator

Our client, a professional association for CPA’s is seeking a Membership Programs & Events Specialistto join their team.

• This is a temporary position with potential to convert to a perm job. 
• The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm with overtime.
• The position is hybrid.
• The pay rate range is $30.00 - $34.00 per hour and is based on experience.
• The perm salary range is $54,500.00 - $62,600.00 and is based on experience.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for supporting the planning and execution of membership programs and events under the direction of the Membership Associate Directors. 

As needed, the Membership Programs & Events Specialist will support planning efforts for education activities as appropriate and available.

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate planning details including site selection/contracting, venue management, Food &Beverage AV, speaker management, sponsor recognition and fulfillment, registration, on-site logistics and other responsibilities as required for all Society membership non-CPE events, including, but not limited to:
  • Monthly Membership Receptions & Networking events
  • Monthly Membership Lunches/Focus Groups
  • MSF Fundraising events (Gala, Golf Tournament, etc.)
  • Lobby Day
  • Annual Meeting/Gala
  • Excellence in Financial Journalism Awards ceremony
  • Leadership Conference
  • Student recruitment and engagement events
  • NextGen recruitment and engagement events
  • Events targeted to specific segments of membership (e.g. Educators, Women, etc.)
  • Holiday Party
  • New CPA Ceremony
• When additional support is needed due to scheduling conflicts, provide back-up planning and on-site support to the FAE Education Manager for FAE Conferences and to the MSF Program Manager for COAP site management.
• With oversight from the appropriate Associate Director, manage the following membership programs:
  • Mentor Match
  • Leadership Institute
  • Emerging Leaders Awards

• Utilize project management software to track and monitor department project progress.
• Other duties as assigned by the Membership Associate Directors.

Knowledge & Skills:

The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience required or preferred. 

• Requires a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of three years’ relevant meeting and/or event management experience.
• Requires strong project, time management and communication skills.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills, determine priorities and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with database management software i.e. Aptify, AM.net, iMis, NetSuite, etc.
• Experience with project management software i.e. BaseCamp, Asana, Monday.com, etc.
• Experience with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to prioritize and follow through effectively.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  
• Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by their director, manager or supervisor.