The Materials Research Society (MRS) is a vibrant non-profit professional membership association of more than 13,000 materials researchers from academia, industry, and government, and is a recognized leader in the advancement of interdisciplinary materials research. Headquartered in the north hills of Pittsburgh in Warrendale, Pennsylvania (USA), MRS has more than 35 employees. MRS membership spans over 90 countries and includes members in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and engineering—the full spectrum of materials research—and they choose MRS because it is important to their work and their careers.
As the Member Engagement Manager for MRS, you will have the opportunity to reimagine your career by working with a collaborative hybrid team that has global non-profit reach. The MRS friendly environment and work-life balance approach allows our staff to flourish while working together to advance the Society’s mission “to engage members across generations to advance their career and promote materials and research innovation.”
What will I do?
You will develop, manage, and oversee the Society’s Foundation programs (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Awards, Student Programs, etc.), Professional Development, Career Resources, and industry engagement programs. With the goal of engaging a diverse group of volunteers, innovators, and industry professionals, this role ensures that both in-person and virtual member engagement activities achieve organizational goals.
· Manage and oversee the activities of staff and consultants supporting relevant program areas (DEI programs, Awards, Student Programs, Early Career Programs, Advocacy Programs and Member Engagement).
· Serve as MRS Headquarters liaison to the Career Advancement Committee including oversight of MRS DEI programs (including coordination with DEI consultant), broader impact and career-related events (including organizing, logistics, marketing, etc.) in support of the committee and its subcommittees. Ensures staff coverage (liaison) for sub-committees, working groups and task forces, as assigned.
· Provide primary staff support to the Government Affairs Committee and the MRS Government Affairs Principal
· Work with the Society Agility Council (SAC) and serve as HQ Liaison to Focus on Sustainability Subcommittee and Industry Engagement Subcommittee
· Oversee the annual Board of Director and officer elections. May work with Board Nominating Committee.
· Assess current volunteerism efforts within Society. Create and implement volunteerism strategies, work with staff and volunteer leadership to develop new volunteer recruitment, retention, and appreciation programs.
· Coordinate with all MRS departments in assessing and meeting volunteerism needs. Serve as point person to HQ liaisons in developing volunteer role descriptions, maintaining volunteer rosters, volunteer succession planning, identifying potential volunteers, facilitating volunteer onboarding and training, and promoting awareness of the role and function of volunteers.
· Responsible for the oversight of the MRS membership program including coordination of semi-annual membership renewal processes.
· Contribute to the ongoing development and efficiency of the association member database and integrity of the data being managed. Leverage member database to prepare demographic and other reports as needed to track metrics for staff and volunteer leadership on volunteerism, engagement, diversity, and awards. Creates database reports to source candidates for various volunteer positions. Compile data and reports for various governing committees as needed.
· Assist with project scope and maintenance of various IT submission systems related to Awards, MRS Foundation, and iMatSci.
· Prepare annual budgets for programs and activities and ensures that operations are conducted in accordance within budgets and guidelines. May secure grants and sponsorships to support new and existing programs.
What will make you a great fit:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or communications; or equivalent work experience
- Three (3) years’ supervisory and management experience
- Five (5) years’ experience in volunteer / member services functions, preferably with a non-profit association or professional society
- Three (3) to five (5) years meeting or event planning and coordination experience
- Non-profit marketing and communications experience is preferred
- Self-motivated and creative with ability to think strategically with strong attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in an evolving culture and take initiative to contribute at a high level
- Travel ability for national events (with occasional travel outside of the United States) approximately 10% annually
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint; along with membership database management/reporting and social media
- Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting and managing a budget
- Strong writing, editing, and analytical skills
- Ability to build rapport and work with a broad range of individuals with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
What we offer you:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Outstanding benefit package including: Fully paid health, vision and dental benefits (employee portion), 401(k) 3% employer safe harbor contribution with additional 2% profit sharing contribution opportunity, Generous PTO plus paid Holidays
- Excellent work environment, including telework (hybrid) and flexible schedule opportunities
Materials Research Society Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Materials Research Society
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