Job Description
The American Iron and Steel Institute is seeking a Director, Meetings and 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 meetingsEnsure A / V is seamless for Board MeetingsPlan the Board Reception and Dinner for Winter and Fall Board meetingsAssociation-wide expertise in meeting / event management
Negotiate transient business hotel contract for AISI membersOversee 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 associationResponsible for planning and coordinating the annual staff outing in the summer and the holiday luncheon in DecemberOversee 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 meetingsAdministration
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 HRCreate and host All Hands meetings, including coordinating service recognitions for tenured employeesReview 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 / approvalWork with the CFO (outside consultant) as assigned by the CEOWork with the accounting manager and the Associate Members Committee’s staff director to manage associate member dues processingAssist with new member onboarding communications as assigned by the CEOResponsible 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 budgetKnowledge and Skill Requirements
Meeting and event planning skillsStrong business skills and knowledge of accounting proceduresBudgeting skills, business planning skills and experienceExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong general management knowledge and skillsStaff management and team building skillsAbility to effectively interact with senior-level executives and staffProficient or Advanced-level experience using Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint Online, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookPrevious experience using a CRM system-wide databaseBasic web design experience is desirableStrong time management skillsAbility to demonstrate sound judgment and initiativeAbility to effectively solve problemsAbility to anticipate needs and be proactiveEducation / Training / Experience
B.S. in business administration or a specific field such as hospitality management, communications, marketing, or management5+ years’ meeting planning experienceBoard meeting management experience a plusCvent experienceCertified meeting planner a plusCRM system database experiencePrior experience as the operations member of a management team for a small to mid-size business is helpful