Committee and Project Coordinator

Association Management Chicago, IL

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Description

Smithbucklin, a 100 percent employee-owned association management company, is looking for a Committee and Project Coordinator to join our Association Management Unit in Chicago. The Association Management unit offers unmatched association expertise and specific knowledge of the issues, challenges and actions distinctive to the changing healthcare environment. Client association members, now more than ever, expect a return on their investment in professional associations.

What You Will Do

• Provide skilled administrative and project support to the client, staff, and specialist teams with project management, tracking, and follow-up.

• Serve as the staff liaison and support multiple committees within the organization, including facilitating regular committee meetings, setting agendas, and maintaining accurate records.

• Collaborate with committee members to define objectives, timelines, and action plans.

• Engage with association subject matter experts to develop new educational projects, revise existing products, and manage the lifecycle of projects from initiation to completion.

• Participate in annual budgeting process specific and monthly financial review with ability to support volunteer Treasurer and Executive Director administratively as needed.

• Collaborate with various Smithbucklin service units including marketing, accounting, IT, and events to provide the best client service possible.

  This Role Might Be for You If

• You are detail-oriented with a strong proficiency in time management and organizational skills in handling multiple concurrent tasks.

• You are looking to build your skills in fostering positive relationships with key stakeholders and volunteer leaders.

• You display the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• You possess excellent grammar and written/verbal communication skills.

• You enjoy working with volunteers.

• You have the ability to travel - you will attend one annual meeting per year.

  Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution or equivalent experience

• A minimum of three to five years of related professional experience

  Preferred Qualifications

• Practical nonprofit experience is a plus.

• Experience in project management and committee coordination is a plus.

• Knowledge of learning management systems is a plus.

• Proficiency with basic computer programming, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  Where Do You Fit?

  Whether you are just beginning your career or are a mid- or senior-level professional, working at Smithbucklin will offer you countless opportunities to develop transferrable skills, acquire meaningful knowledge and gain rich experiences at an accelerated pace. By working collaboratively with smart, ambitious, multi-talented, genuine and hardworking colleagues, you will build meaningful, deep and enduring relationships that will serve you well throughout your career, regardless of your chosen path. In addition, as a 100 percent employee-owned company, Smithbucklin offers all of our people – regardless of position or compensation – an equal chance to experience the fulfillment and reap the benefits of ownership. As owners, our employees control the destiny of Smithbucklin and are unified in the goal of building a great, enduring company.

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  At Smithbucklin, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.

  Smithbucklin will not sponsor applicants for work visas and as a precondition of employment, you must be authorized to work in the United States permanently.