Section Liaison, Program and Event Manager

The New York State Bar Association, a non-profit professional association, is seeking a Section Liaison, Program & Event Manager, to provide a full range of support to multiple Association sections. Sections are self-sustaining, smaller chapters of the Association which develop initiatives to support members in various legal practice areas, including high-quality Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting Sections in achieving their goals and objectives particularly around membership retention and engagement, CLE programming, and marketing Section events and initiatives.
• Ensuring Sections comply with NYSBA policies, including overseeing Section budgets and ensuring initiatives stay within financial guidelines and policies.
• Serving as the communications liaison with Sections.
• Planning and executing multi-day conferences and CLE programs, including webinars, video conferences, and webcasts.
• Providing general administrative support to Sections.

A bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience is required.  Three to five years of event and meeting planning, project management, or related experience is also required. Experience working with executive boards of associations or non-profit organizations is a plus. Excellent organizational skills; attention to detail in a fast-paced environment; ability to work in a team environment and with a diverse membership; proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite; and strong written and oral communication skills are required.

The position is located in Albany and requires travel for multi-day events several times per year. A hybrid office/remote schedule may be available.