Association Manager

Association Manager - Twin Cities, MN

Synergos AMC is a nationally accredited association management company clients covering various fields and disciplines. Synergos utilizes the Entrepreneurial Operating System for each of our clients to ensure we have the right people in the right seats to deliver on our clients’ goals

Our Core Purpose

Synergos exists to provide hope and fuel aspirations. We do that by providing headquarters’ services to associations, professional societies and non-profit organizations.

Our Core Values

To be a successful part of our team, you must live our four core values.

OWNERSHIP MENTALITY: Think, “If/When I own this company, I would…” Treat the company and finances as if they were your own. Be responsible for finances and other people’s time. Look for ways to make our clients' services, events and products better by taking calculated risks and learning from them. This mentality goes beyond the Synergos accountability chart.

PRIDE IN OUR CRAFT: We are association professionals who came to Synergos with talents, wisdom and experience. Whether our craft is financial management, event planning or member services, we’re good at what we do. We continuously strive for improvement as professionals.

RUN WITH THE WOLFPACK: Our workplace Wolfpack runs together. We’re a unit of association professionals, stronger together. Our clients are part of our collective pack and we’re proud to leverage our expertise and resources to help meet their needs.

RAINDROPS MAKE OCEANS: Every contribution makes an impact because small, continuous improvements build. Whether we save money on equipment or plan travel to keep down costs, it makes a difference. We make a difference by helping each other out because many hands make a lighter load.

About The Position

Synergos AMC is seeking an Association Manager with significant event planning to join our Team in our St. Paul, Minnesota office. The Association Manager will serve in multi-client teams of both staff and client volunteers. Key responsibilities include:

• Executing the clients’ event/program delivery processes
• Serving as liaison to key stakeholders including and not limited to board, committees, volunteers, members, community partners, and vendors

Phone: (317) 536-8344 Web: www.synergosamc.com Email address: office@synergosamc.com Address: 6510 Telecom Drive Suite 370 Indianapolis, IN 46278

Capabilities and Qualities: Definitions

Capabilities: the power or ability to do something (i.e. skills such as active listening, note taking, verbally summarizing meetings, public speaking) Qualities: the inherent characteristics of a person (i.e. gregarious, thoughtful, trustworthy, responsible)

Capabilities

• Project and logistics management – manage timelines, run-of-show, vendors, registration, signage, expenses, onsite details, and follow-up.
• Budgeting and financial stewardship – build/manage event budgets and negotiate to protect clients’ interests.
• Sourcing, contracting, and vendor negotiation – identify appropriate vendues/vendors and understand key contract clauses.
• Member-centered program design – align event experience, agenda, and speakers with mission and member value.
• Event technology – use registration, mobile app, abstract/poster, virtual/hybrid, and related systems to execute events.

Qualities: Strong work ethic and tenacity to proactively plan and meet deadlines.

• Service mindset with pride in hospitality and welcoming experiences.
• Calm presence during high-intensity events.
• Emotional intelligence and attendee awareness.
• Flexibility when conditions change unexpectedly.
• Precision-oriented, logistics-minded execution.

Qualifications

• To build the strongest team and best serve our clients, this job requires regular in-person office attendance in St. Paul
• Post-Secondary degree, or four years of professional experience in a related field in lieu of a four-year degree
• Degree, certification or coursework in event management, organizational leadership, nonprofit management, or related study preferred
• Proficient in Project Management Software, Zoom Communications, Microsoft Tools, CRM/Database Management

Salary Range

$55-$65k commensurate with experience

Contact

Please email your resume and cover letter indicating your interest and short summary of relevant association management skills to Angie Bong at angie.bong@synergosamc.com.