| Who we are:
We are at the core of driving better communities. With a mission and passion to advance professional local government through ethics, leadership, innovation and new technology, we build sustainable, thriving communities that improve local governments nationally and around the world and make them ready for the future.
Each time you turn on the tap in your kitchen, set the trash out for pickup the next day, or cruise through your neighborhoods on newly paved roads, you access your local government. Providing essential community services that ensure the quality of our lives is what local government is all about.
We, at ICMA, take the concept of local governments further into the future. Our work increases capacity of local governments globally. Through enhancing smart communities that deliver innovative services, empower resident engagement, enable economic development, strengthen leadership ethics and forward-thinking local government management, we impact how life is lived in today’s and tomorrow’s communities.
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate is innovative, highly collaborative, exceptionally organized, has excellent persuasive written and oral communication skills (including communicating in email/online, letter, telephone and in-person formats) with a variety of internal and external audiences, is an excellent project manager and director, and enjoys an office environment that is collegial, dynamic, and fun. The position requires enjoying interacting with people of many different backgrounds and age groups. Also required is a sense of humor, flexibility, fine attention to detail, and being a fast learner.
What you’ll do:
You’ll have overall responsibility for ICMA’s Annual Conference, directing and maintaining general operations as well as overseeing continual innovation and evolution toward the ICMA vision to be best in class. - Stays on top of the latest trends in event and conference management
- Directs efforts to attract world-class speakers and drive attendance growth
- Implements cutting-edge event technologies, room setups, and content delivery practices
- Develops, implements, and monitors $3 million Annual Conference budget.
- Leads member committees or staff across teams when buy-in is needed for a major change
- Selects and engages four plenary and two featured speakers in consultation with Conference Planning Committee chair(s), Director of Professional Development, and Executive Director
- Manages 70+ on-site conference staff
- Oversees and directs logistical planning and management, development of the educational program, marketing efforts, sponsorship and exhibitor development, and volunteer management
- Directly supervises Conference Programs and Exhibits Director, Conference Planner, and Conference and Meetings Project Manager
- Indirectly supervises Events Registration Manager and 4 part-time conference track managers
What you need to be successful in this role:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Training and Development, Hospitality Management, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s Degree and/or Certified Meeting Professional designation preferred.
- Ten plus years of demonstrated experience in event management including a minimum of three years supervisory experience.
- Experience in strategic planning and program management.
- Experience in associations or local government strongly preferred.
- Willingness to work at a high lever (big picture/strategic) and also dive into the details.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of professional conference planning and direction.
- Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, priority-setting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to coordinate resources from multiple sources, including negotiating skills to obtain resources from within and outside the organization.
- Ability to quickly develop and maintain effective working relationships with members, staff, and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated budgeting and financial management skills.
- Knowledge of public administration and local government desirable.
- Knowledge of regional, state, national and international issues and concerns to local government administrators.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of effective supervisory practices.
- Ability to select, develop, and motivate personnel.
What we can offer you:
- Flexible scheduling and the option to telecommute
- A collegial working environment where teamwork and individual contributions are valued
- A competitive salary
- Employer-sponsored health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits
- Paid time off
- Generous retirement plan
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development
The Human Resources Team at ICMA strives to ensure that the association employs high-quality, team-oriented, motivated staff who are engaged, disciplined and accountable. As a Team, we are committed to providing timely and efficient service and ensuring that our staff and our external customers are treated with the highest level of dignity, respect and care.
Special Notes/Instructions
ICMA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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