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American Iron and Steel Institute

Director, Meetings and Administration

American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Vice President, Membership & Administration at American Iron and Steel Institute The American Iron and Steel Institute is seeking a

Director, Meetings & Administration

to join our team. Reporting to the CEO, the Director, Meetings & Administration oversees the execution of the AISI’s annual General Meeting, its Board meetings, and other AISI committee meetings. They are also responsible for the administrative operations of the Institute, including IT, facilities management, and office administration.

Primary Job Responsibilities Meetings and Events

Overall responsibility for management of AISI’s annual General Meeting Planning, management, and execution of the Institute’s Annual Meeting – working

with outsourced meeting planner

and several staff members from public policy, executive office, communications and administration to deliver a prestigious, well-attended, highly valued event for AISI members that conveys AISI messaging, its brand and importance as a voice of the U.S. steel industry for issues that are central to the future of the industry and manufacturing competitiveness

Management of the Awards program for the annual General Meeting

Development of the Run of Show and coordination with meeting speakers, including high-level/profile government officials, business leaders, etc.

Marketing the General Meeting, including promotion of sponsorships.

Management of Cvent registration and App for the event

Planning and execution of three high-level Board meetings (one of which is held during the annual General Meeting).

Chief of Staff for the Board meetings, working directly with the CEO.

Respond to executive-level questions related to the Board meeting.

Supervise administrative staff for the successful execution of Board meetings

Ensure A/V is seamless for Board Meetings

Plan the Board Reception and Dinner for Winter and Fall Board meetings

Association-wide expertise in meeting/event management

Negotiate transient business hotel contract for AISI members

Oversee and execute technology functions for events (Zoom, Owls, etc.)

Hotel contract negotiation and/or review of all association hotel contracts (from other program managers), and other event contracts for the association

Responsible for planning and coordinating the annual staff outing in the summer and the holiday luncheon in December

Oversee and assist in planning, when necessary, AISI committee meetings. Program managers are responsible for coordinating with the Meetings Associate on meetings; however, as the supervisor of the Meetings Associate, you will review outside dinner contracts, in-house a/v, and overall execution of in-house meetings

Administration The position is responsible for AISI’s Administration functions, including:

Work with outsourced IT Administrator to manage information and communications technology, systems, and networks, and purchasing related equipment and software.

Work with the outsourced IT Administrator to continue AISI’s cyber security awareness program and ongoing training.

Work with an outsourced HR professional to coordinate the CEO’s directives related to HR

Create and host All Hands meetings, including coordinating service recognitions for tenured employees

Review and negotiate contracts for office administration (such as copier renewals)

Assist the CEO, as assigned, with the preparation/finalization of the annual budget and business plan for the Board’s review/approval

Work with the CFO (outside consultant) as assigned by the CEO

Work with the accounting manager and the Associate Members Committee’s staff director to manage associate member dues processing

Assist with new member onboarding communications as assigned by the CEO

Responsible for internal communications regarding building hours, closures, inclement weather, local events impacting staff, etc.

Responsible for communicating with the building and managing changes related to building policies, such as changes to the 25Mass App, or parking, and making sure AISI events are executed well in the building space, etc.

Ensure office supplies supporting meetings and day-to-day operations are ordered promptly and managed within budget

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Meeting and event planning skills

Strong business skills and knowledge of accounting procedures

Budgeting skills, business planning skills and experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong general management knowledge and skills

Staff management and team building skills

Ability to effectively interact with senior-level executives and staff

Proficient or Advanced-level experience using Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint Online, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Previous experience using a CRM system-wide database

Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative

Ability to effectively solve problems

Ability to anticipate needs and be proactive

Education/Training/Experience

B.S. in business administration or a specific field such as hospitality management, communications, marketing, or management

5+ years’ meeting planning experience

Board meeting management experience a plus

Certified meeting planner a plus

Prior experience as the operations member of a management team for a small to mid-size business is helpful

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Non-profit Organizations

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