Senior Manager of Member and Community Recognition

1 week ago

Herndon, United States Kentucky Society of Association Executives Full time

The Opportunity The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) , founded in 1965, is one of the oldest and largest professional organizations for industrial designers. IDSA is a national professional society for industrial designers who create and develop concepts and specifications that optimize the function, value and appearance of products and systems for the mutual benefit of the user and manufacturer. IDSA is searching for a talented Senior Manager of Member and Community Recognition who will play a vital role in the development and execution of both strategy and tactics for IDSA’s global awards and recognition portfolio. They will focus daily efforts on IDSA’s flagship International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), a highly regarded global design competition garnering approximately 2,000 entries over 20 different design categories. In addition, they will also oversee the IDSA Awards and the IDSA Student Merit Awards by the organization. The position requires a skilled relationship builder, comfortable with external recognition by industry professionals, design organizations and volunteers as a trusted partner who curates innovative, memorable and pride-provoking exposure to IDSA’s awards that elevate the organization’s brand presence and standing within the global design community. This is a fully remote position, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), with limited travel required for IDEA jurying, IDSA’s annual International Design Conference & Education Symposium, industry events as needed, and internal staff gatherings throughout the year. Qualified candidates are expected to be highly organized, communicative, and detail-oriented, thriving in fast-paced, high-performance environments. Short and long-term objectives are achieved through meticulous planning and hands-on execution, ensuring their approach is based upon extensive knowledge of association best practices and pillars of operational excellence when it comes to awards and committee management. Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Team Development An accomplished, proven professional that remains current on award and stakeholder recognition curation trends, successfully proposing and executing innovative ideas for IDSA’s awards and recognition engagement activities. Calculated, data-driven risk taker who is unafraid to experiment with new ideas and stakeholder experiences that push the boundaries of IDSA’s traditional approaches. Actively lead, supervise, and mentor an awards support professional, providing opportunities for demonstrated career growth and development through delegation and expanding scopes of responsibility. Fosters and models a culture of innovation, collaboration, two-way communication, continuous learning and excellence. Viewed as the face of IDSA’s awards programming with external stakeholders, leading to the cultivation of long-lasting, industry-defining, and revenue generating (if possible) relationships and partnerships, including IDSA’s relationship with The Henry Ford Museum, that expand the presence and success of IDSA’s awards within the global landscape. IDEA and Awards Program Execution and Excellence Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and execute multi-faceted, comprehensive, full-cycle awards and recognition project plans, spanning from program launch through winner promotion, that achieve outcomes tied to IDSA’s strategic plans. Relentlessly track and monitor award submission performance while simultaneously managing multiple deadlines, schedules and budgets to ensure financial goals are met and smooth execution of operations of all awards program launches. Provides clear, meticulous, and sophisticated communication with internal and external stakeholders, consistently fostering trust and confidence. Carefully recruits and provides leadership for high-profile, world-renowned, volunteer awards committees and juries of up to 40+ individuals, developing structures and processes that achieve high standards for recognition of design excellence. Continuously ensures IDSA’s awards technology delivers a world-class experience through comprehensive system configuration and program administration. Financial Management and Trends Analysis Monitors trends in entrant/participant behavior and utilizes feedback to continuously grow IDSA’s awards portfolio. Prepares regular reports, analysis and presentations on the performance and impact of the awards programs. Reviews monthly financial statements, identifies areas of strength and concern, raising issues and solutions with senior leadership, and advises on strategies and adjusts tactics to achieve budget goals. Strategizes and presents ideas for revenue expansion opportunities and ways to increase efficiencies while reducing expenses. How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to APPLY HERE. For questions, please contact ERIC WANN at ericw@idsa.org . The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive virtual environment for all employees. Key Attributes for Success Highly organized with strong management and hands-on execution ability. Demonstrated exceptional and sophisticated communication skills. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-performance environments. Ability to contribute to influencing a positive culture that motivates staff and supports volunteer groups to achieve high levels of performance. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher. Minimum of 8 years of experience in program management, awards management, or a related area. Prior experience in association awards management and recognition programs. Exceptional organizational skills with a keen attention to detail. Strong project management skills with the ability to calmly manage multiple projects and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work autonomously and take initiative. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software (e.g. Trello, OpenWater, etc.). Preferred Qualifications : Certified Association Executive (CAE) Personal Attributes: Ambitious, continuous learning mentality, and strives to oversee expanding responsibilities and scopes of work. Highly organized and detail-oriented. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders. Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset. Strives for professional excellence through continuous improvement. Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and manage competing demands effectively. Not easily overwhelmed by large scopes of responsibility and expanding portfolios of work. Able to maintain composure under pressure. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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