Association Programs & Events Manager

Celtic Chicago, Inc; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Celtic Chicago, Inc. is seeking an Association Manager in the Park Ridge area to lead annual planning, budgeting and member onboarding with boards. You will oversee committees, track budgets, and maintain strong member relations through regular meetings and communications.

The role requires 1–3 years in association management, a related degree, and the ability to attend local Chicago-area events. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in association management position.
• Degree in association management, business communications or marketing.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Conceptual thinker and problem solver.
• Experience in meeting registration, associations management, and CRM software systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual association planning and budgeting in conjunction with the boards of directors.
• Manage new board member onboarding programs.
• Understand marketplace and trends to keep the association relevant to current and potential members.
• Manage committees in achieving annual goals.
• Track year to date monthly budgeting and communication with boards.
• Establish rapport and build trust with Boards through regular meetings and communications.
• Onboard and communicate with new members.
• Assist with new member application programs.
• Supervise membership requests.
• Assist with dues collection as necessary.
• Manage the details of event planning to create meaningful conferences or meetings for the membership.
• Must be able to attend local and evening events in the Chicagoland Area.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and carry event materials weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Manage logistics for meetings, including registration, speakers, badges and meeting materials.
• Supervise meeting site selection, hotel contracting, food & beverage and AV services.
• Maintain association meeting RFPs for contracting purposes.
• Manage selection of association giveaways.
• Prepare and organize materials for meeting brochures, PowerPoint presentations and conference materials.
• Manage program approval process for continuing education programming.
• Supervise distribution of member CE instructions and certificates.
• Manage member communication including newsletters, e-blasts.
• Oversee website content to ensure postings are relevant and timely.
• Create networking engagement between members to provide value.
• Manage resource allocation in conjunction with director.
• Manage intern program – revise job description.
• Contribute to overall departmental optimization and growth.
• Contributes to the effective functioning of the department and the agency.
• Displays professional work standards and attitude.
• Represents the company in a positive, professional manner during client interaction.
• Meet expectations of department profitability.
• Follows company policies.
• Cooperation.

Skills

Association management

Communication skills

Problem solving

CRM familiarity

Degree not required info in skills

Education

Degree in association management or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Celtic Chicago, Inc. is seeking an Association Manager in the Park Ridge area to lead annual planning, budgeting and member onboarding with boards. You will oversee committees, track budgets, and maintain strong member relations through regular meetings and communications.

The role requires 1–3 years in association management, a related degree, and the ability to attend local Chicago-area events. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success.