POSITION DESCRIPTION
Operations Manager
Southern Economic Development Council
Position Summary
The Operations Manager has duties across most aspects of the association including, but
not limited to, membership relations, communications, accounting, meeting planning,
and assisting the President. He/she serves as an integral part of the association as the
frontline contact for members. Candidate should be self-motivated, highly organized,
and able to manage multiple tasks and rapidly changing priorities. In addition, strong
communication and diplomacy skills and a polite demeanor are essential. Position
reports to the President of the Southern Economic Development Council.
Education/Experience
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Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and two years experience as an assistant or in a
similar position with an association requiring operational duties.
Or an associate’s degree and five years experience as an assistant or in a similar
position with an association requiring operational duties.
Compensation
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$44,000-$47,000 annually
Benefits package including an IRA, insurance (life, health, and long-term
disability), cell phone, paid holidays, and sick leave
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Manage all accounts receivables and payables.
Serve as the frontline contact for members.
Assist with meeting and conference planning, including registration,
development of collateral materials, coordination with conference hotels, onsite
logistics, and local conference committee coordination.
Perform administrative tasks for the Community Development Council.
Manage membership records.
Serve as staff liaison to the communications, Young Professionals, and
membership committees.
Manage membership recruitment and retention activities.
Manage the SEDC office.
Manage the SEDC website, including job postings, event web pages, educational
content, and board resource pages.
Travel 3-4 times annually for SEDC-related meetings and events.
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Execute communications plans for membership development initiatives and
events.
Desired Skill Sets
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Customer service mentality
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Positive and pleasant phone demeanor
Proficiency with key workplace technology including Microsoft Office Suite® and
QuickBooks®
Knowledge of association management software (preferably Your Membership®)
Experience in meetings and/or event management
Ability to follow through on projects and commitments
Strong organizational skills
Ability to think creatively to resolve issues for members and in the office
Ability to work independently
Detail-oriented personality
Articulate and poised
Ability to multitask
About SEDC
As a professional association for people in the economic development, the Southern
Economic Development Council (SEDC) traces its roots back to the fall of 1946 and is
largest regional economic development association in North America. We have
members in 17 states in the American South, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida,
Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina,
Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of
Columbia.
SEDC is a non-profit, 501 (c)(6), membership organization governed by a Board of
Directors and Executive Committee. One director is elected by each member state to
serve with elected officers on the Board of Directors. The office is located in Atlanta and
managed by a professional full time staff of two with a part time administrative
assistant. For more information on SEDC please visit our web site at www.sedc.org.
Please send resumes to apply@sedc.org. No phone calls please.
Local residents preferred. No relocation assistance is provided.
Position will remain open until 4-24-15.
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