Association Manager (f/m/d) [Germany]

 The Association Manager acts as a key point of contact for at least one Association client and oversees the delivery of multi-stakeholder projects/programs for that account. Association Managers are allrounders, capable of covering a wide array of tasks, ranging from strategic planning & advice to logistical/day-to-day operations for associations.

Tasks

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Your tasks may include:

• Administration – coordination and representation of association’s Secretariat (inbox, hotline, postal mail, office address)
• Business:

1. Liaison with Corporate Sponsors
2. Coordination of Funding/Grant Applications
3. Donation campaigns

• Communication:

1. Coordination of strategy & communication schedule
2. Implementation
of communications schedule across multiple channels: Digital – website,
newsletters/mailings, social media, Print – flyers, giveaways
3. Organisation of association stands (at own conference and other events)
4. Relationships with sister societies (e.g. co-marketing, endorsements)

• Database:

1. Membership – maintenance of platform, handling of membership queries, recruitment & retention campaigns, reporting
2. Award administration (grants, fellowships, prizes)

• Expertise (consultancy) – provision of advice on Brand, Marketing, Governance, Industry, Technology matters
• Finance

– support with financial management of association (liaising with
bookkeeper/accountant, auditors, in order to report financial status to
associations’ leadership)

• Governance:

1. Meeting organisation for Executive Boards, Committees, Special Interest Groups
2. Organisation of Annual General Meetings/General Assemblies
3. Coordination of Elections
4. Maintenance of official records such as Constitution/Bylaws
5. Coordination & regulation of committee activities

Requirements

A minimum of 5+ years professional experience with progressive responsibility in program or project management.

• Advanced

degree (e.g. Business studies, International Relations, Politics,
Development Studies, Anthropology) or equivalent additional professional
experience, preferred.

• Proven, superior program management

skills: ability to coordinate inputs from various stakeholders, to track
progress against targets and identify barriers to progress, to plan
agendas and facilitate meetings, to organise, evaluate, and communicate
information

• Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships

with diverse stakeholders and organisations, with a strong spirit of
outreach, diplomacy, and collaboration

• Superior listening,

verbal, and written communication skills, able to effectively calibrate
input and synthesise information to connect with diverse audiences

• Ability

to work with flexibility, efficiency, and enthusiasm in a fast-paced
and complex internal and external environment as a leader and team
member

• Superior analytical skills and ability to structure

portfolio analyses and support strategic initiatives and investment
evaluations

• Expertise and experience with one or more aspects of the medical industry and scientific research is a plus
• Expertise and experience with bookkeeping and business management is preferred
• Very

good knowledge of English (other languages as plus), numeracy,
copywriting/editing, presentation, administrative, general culture,
international travel

• Very structured way of working and attention to detail
• A sense of humor

Benefits

Mobile and in–person office with flexible working hours

• Opportunity to travel and work with various cultures
• Attractive office location with very good access to public transport
• Access to various company benefits such as a subsidy for Urban Sports Club, BVG company ticket plus subsidy.

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