Membership Manager
Membership Body
Basic Salary $95000 CAD
Permanent, Full Time
Our client a well-recognised membership body is currently recruiting for a North America Manager (Membership & Events).
Main purpose of the role:
The North America Manager oversees the operations of our US and Canada branches, focusing on developing an annual schedule of events that focus on key trends in infrastructure and energy financing. This role involves close collaboration with local stakeholders to organize in-person events and webinars, driving business development, enhancing member engagement, and expanding membership.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the US and Canadian Branch Councils (steering committees) to develop and execute an annual plan, focusing on enhancing engagement, delivering impactful events, and growing membership.
- Plan and manage a calendar of in-person and virtual events, from concept to completion
- Coordinate with member hosts to define topics, formats, speaker invitations, logistics, and ensure seamless event execution.
- Foster an active and engaged Future Leaders (the early careers professional network) community within the region.
- Regularly engage with public and private sector members to strengthen relationships and encourage greater utilization of their membership benefits.
- Partner with the Membership Team to drive membership growth across the region
- Suggest relevant content for the Knowledge Hub, the digital content library, by identifying relevant regional topics and speakers.
- Collaborate with the Marketing Team to enhance the organisation’s brand awareness in North America, including establishing regional partnerships and collaborations with external organizations.
- Represent the organization at events across the US, Canada, and internationally, as required.
- Build and maintain industry relationships by networking at internal and external events
Knowledge, experience and skills
- Previous experience in a program or events manager or business development role within a corporate business, sales/marketing or professional services environment, working with senior decision makers.
- Fluent in English. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able and willing to travel around the USA & Canada (to attend member events)
- Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable:
- Fluent in Spanish
- Additional marketing or management qualifications
- Excellent working knowledge of key areas such as PPP, project finance, infrastructure finance, etc.
- Experience in the infrastructure and project financing industry or for a membership association
To apply for this role, please send your CV
Due to the volume of applications, we are only able to contact successful applicants. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.