Association Program Manager

1 week ago

Columbia, MD, United States Scion Staffing Full time

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an Association Program Manager for our client, a nationally respected membership-based nonprofit headquartered in Columbia, MD This full-time, on-site opportunity is ideal for a collaborative, diplomatic, and detail-oriented professional with proven experience in association operations, governance support, and program/project management.

This is a brand-new role created to support the organization's continued growth. The Association Program Manager will work closely with the Executive Director (ED), staff, volunteers, and the engaged volunteer Executive Council (EC) to ensure programs, initiatives, and projects are executed with accountability, consistency, and strong communication.

PERKS:

  • Salary up to $130K DOE
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, retirement, PTO)
  • Rare opportunity to help shape a newly created leadership role during an exciting period of organizational growth
  • Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture with strong staff tenure
  • A unique chance to blend nonprofit management expertise with enthusiasm for membership-driven communities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Oversee daily operations and program management, ensuring follow-through, consistency, and accountability across staff, volunteers, and contractors
  • Track and coordinate projects (events, membership services, IT builds, and national initiatives), setting clear point people and monitoring timelines, budgets, and deliverables
  • Provide structured reports, dashboards, and updates to the Executive Director and volunteer Executive Council, ensuring visibility and transparency
  • Partner closely with the Comptroller and National Treasurer to align budgets and spending (Finance will continue to report to the ED)
  • Support communications and logistics for volunteer leadership, including evening and weekend council meetings and national events
  • Improve systems, processes, and cross-team coordination to reduce missed details and stalled projects in a flat, hands-on culture
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Strong background in membership-driven nonprofits, associations, or similar organizations (alumni associations, museums, historical societies, etc.)
  • Familiarity with volunteer governance structures, bylaws, and board/council reporting
  • Proven success in program or project management in organizations of similar size (~$10M-$20M budget, ~20 staff)
  • Excellent communication and reporting skills, with the ability to create concise dashboards and updates for volunteer leaders
  • Collaborative and diplomatic leadership style that earns staff trust and works effectively within a flat, team-oriented culture
  • Enthusiasm for membership-based communities or interest-based organizations
  • Flexible schedule with willingness to occasionally support evening/weekend meetings and events
  • Local to the Maryland/DC area (relocation considered for the right candidate)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This is a direct-hire, full-time (40 hours/week) on-site position with some hybrid flexibility offering an annual salary of up to $130K DOE, plus a robust benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here today

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

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