Association Manager
Sofia, Bulgaria
Full Time
Experienced
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Why Kenes:
With more than 60 years of experience, Kenes Group is a global PCO leader and association management. Our team of 250 employees works together to create impactful professional events. We foster a family-like work environment within our global company, where collaboration and support are at the heart of what we do. We believe in empowering our employees by equipping them with knowledge and skills that help them grow and advance in their careers. We understand the significance of work-life balance and strive to create an atmosphere that supports personal well-being, to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
Job Summary:
We are searching for an Association Manager to join our team. In this role you will support the Officers and Council and manage the secretariat, activities, and operations of the association in accordance with guidelines and objectives.
Responsibilities:
Why Kenes:
With more than 60 years of experience, Kenes Group is a global PCO leader and association management. Our team of 250 employees works together to create impactful professional events. We foster a family-like work environment within our global company, where collaboration and support are at the heart of what we do. We believe in empowering our employees by equipping them with knowledge and skills that help them grow and advance in their careers. We understand the significance of work-life balance and strive to create an atmosphere that supports personal well-being, to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
Job Summary:
We are searching for an Association Manager to join our team. In this role you will support the Officers and Council and manage the secretariat, activities, and operations of the association in accordance with guidelines and objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Responsibility for the administrative office and tasks
- Coordination and management of virtual and physical meetings
- Prepare and follow detailed work plan and timelines in line with strategic plan
- Recommendation and implementation of tasks in line with strategic priorities
- Implementation of agreed policies
- Executive support to the Officers and Board and advice on governance issues
- Manage and oversee suppliers to deliver agreed activities
- Identify and coordinate engagement with industry partners
- Planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of key projects such as scholarship, awards and projects with partners
- Establish and maintain effective formal and informal communication with members, partners, suppliers, key decision makers and the public as agreed
- Development and implementation of a marketing and communications plan
- Coordination of association’s publications and communications
- Management of associations finances and fiscal requirements
- Oversee the management of membership
Requirements & Experience:
- University degree, or equivalent
- Excellent English (written/spoken)
- 3-5 years experience working with non profit associations in a similar Association Executive / Account Management role
- The following skills and attributes are essential:
- Operational knowledge of all elements of managing a non-profit organization
- Proven ability to work with an executive team/board
- High level of commercial and financial awareness
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
- Advanced information technology skills
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Wide general cultural knowledge with discretion and diplomacy
- Good judgment and the capacity to work independently, proactively and creatively
- Ability to build effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders and international bodies
- The following skills and attributes are desirable:
- Experience of large scale conferences/live events
- Experience working with scientific organisations
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Working knowledge of online systems such as WordPress, CRM system.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary and full-time labor contract.
- Flexible benefits program: food vouchers, optional additional health insurance, corporate discounts, etc.
- Fixed working hours (Monday-Friday).
- Hybrid working mode, excellent office location, and free shuttle bus from the metro station to the office.
- Gifts for special occasions, fruits, massages, and yoga classes in the office once per week.
- Real opportunities for professional development in a leading international company.
- Friendly team culture that promotes initial and continual professional education and team collaboration.
- Regular team events.
- Refer a friend program.
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