Executive Director, Moving and Storage Conference

3 weeks ago

Washington, United States American Trucking Associations Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

The American Trucking Associations is seeking an Executive Director for the Moving and Storage Conference (MSC) to oversee its operations, activities, and growth. Reporting to the MSC board and VP of Conferences, the incumbent will be responsible for developing Conference strategy and initiatives in alignment with the overall ATA strategy, collaborating with ATA regulatory and legislative affairs departments and leadership. This position supervises a team of three (3) employees.

The ideal candidate will have experience in advocacy/government affairs, association management, communications, and/or board governance, and will serve as the conference's representative within the Moving & Storage industry. This role requires a strategic and self-starting individual with proven experience in overseeing a small trade association or interest group.

The Executive Director, MSC is a hybrid position, requiring in-office attendance at ATA headquarters at least 3 days per week, including Mondays and Tuesdays. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, recommend, and execute Conference strategy in coordination with MSC member leadership and key individuals across ATA
  • Work closely with Conference Officers on day-to-day operations and governance activities
  • Manage a team focused on Conference and committee programs, member communications, advocacy, and compliance
  • Develop and oversee budgeting for the Conference and events
  • Set the advocacy agenda for the Conference, develop strategic plans, and engage members and build coalitions
  • Represent the moving and storage industry before government and key officials
  • Serve as a subject-matter expert on key household goods policy areas
  • Lead the development and execution of the annual ATA-MSC Call on Washington fly-in
  • Manage the development of the ATA-MSC Annual Meeting and support workforce development and certification programs
  • Plan communications to the MSC membership, manage expectations of MSC stakeholders, and engage with industry leaders


Background Requirements:

Education –

  • BA/BS in an appropriate discipline (e.g transportation, logistics, public or business administration, etc.)
  • Minimum of 10-12 years in various aspects of issue advocacy and association or coalition management and public policy positions

Skill Requirements -

  • Superior written and oral communications skills
  • Motivated, self-starter
  • Keen analytical ability
  • Strong ability to translate analysis of complex regulations, legislation and technical material into concise and coherent issue papers, position papers, etc.
  • Strong ability to develop and lead coalitions to further advocacy efforts


Why ATA:

ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation’s freight. We are a 90-year-old federation with state trucking association affiliates in all 50 states. We represent every sector of the industry, from LTL to truckload, agriculture, and livestock to auto haulers, and from large motor carriers to small mom-and-pop operations.

ATA offers:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule
  • Education assistance
  • Various retirement plans with employer match

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