Association Manager

MMI Malachite Management Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

STEMCELL Technologies in Vancouver, BC, seeks an Association Manager to partner with the Board of Directors, shape our strategic roadmap, grow revenue, and support an active association of up to 500 members.

You will mentor a cross-functional team, build industry partnerships, and drive budgeting, forecasting, and governance initiatives to advance STEMCELL's mission.

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading association management or nonprofit operations.
• Proven success in revenue generation and sponsorships.
• Strong mentoring and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent presentation and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Proficiency with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Board of Directors to develop operational roadmaps.
• Architect sponsorship packages and member acquisition campaigns.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Build strategic alliances with industry leaders and sponsors.
• Mentor coordinators and drive cross-functional project delivery.

Skills

Association leadership

Budgeting

Sponsorships

Strategic partnerships

Forecasting

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

Do you love running the show behind the scenes and turning big ideas into action? Malachite Management, part of the STEMCELL Group of Companies, is looking for an Association Manager to team up with our Board of Directors and lead our operations. In this role, you will be the go-to partner shaping our strategic roadmap, growing new revenue, and supporting an active association of up to 500 members. You will mentor a sharp, cross-functional team, build key industry partnerships, and help take our mission to the next level.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the Board of Directors to bring bold operational roadmaps, modern governance models, and proactive compliance frameworks to life
• Architect high-impact sponsorship packages, member acquisition drives, and creative retention campaigns to fuel sustainable, long-term financial momentum
• Own the numbers through predictive forecasting, budget design, and actionable variance analysis that empower executive decision-making
• Act as an authoritative ambassador, establishing game-changing alliances with industry leaders, sponsors, and key community partners to amplify our reach
• Mentor operational coordinators and cross-functional teams, driving procedural excellence, workflow agility, and flawless project delivery across all initiatives

Knowledge and Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading association management, non-profit operations, or equivalent fast-paced environments (with a post-secondary degree; business or science background preferred)
• Demonstrated success driving revenue generation, securing sponsorships, and managing project budgets from forecast to execution
• Natural ability to mentor operational teams, collaborate with diverse leadership styles, and work seamlessly alongside executive boards
• Outstanding presentation and interpersonal skills that build lasting client relationships and rally key partners around shared goals
• High proficiency in MS Office, exceptional organization, and a proven ability to juggle multi-stakeholder deadlines with precision

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About STEMCELL Technologies

STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists—standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada. This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities. STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact. As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors. The annual salary for this job ranges from: $75,200.00 - $112,800.00

Compensation and Benefits

STEMCELL determines an individual’s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.

Company Culture and Values

We all begin our lives curious about the world around us, the way it works and our place in it. At STEMCELL Technologies, we never lose that curiosity. It inspires and motivates us to discover and innovate. It drives us to develop technologies, create products, and offer services that will help scientists around the world do research that progresses scientific knowledge and supports breakthroughs.

In the field of biotechnology, there is no better company in which to find inspiration, fulfill your potential and define your success with like-minded people. We specialize in the development of specialty cell culture media and cell isolation systems. Our products are used to drive the fields of stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine and cellular therapy research forward. We are Scientists Helping Scientists.