Section Liaison, Program & Event Manager

New York State Bar Association

Albany, NY
1 day ago

$62,354 Per Year
Full-time
Employee

Highlights

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. 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.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Albany, NY
Job Type	Full-time, Employee
Salary	$62,354 Per Year
Website	https://nysba.org/

Description

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.

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.

The NYSBA is an equal opportunity employer and offers an excellent salary and benefit package.

Job Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

Paid Time-Off, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 401K, Mobile Phone, Military Leave, Prescription Drug Coverage, Employee Referral Program, Retirement / Pension Plans, Professional Development, Medical, Dental, Vision

About Company

Founded in 1876, the New York State Bar Association outlined its objectives in the organization’s founding constitution, which holds to this day: to cultivate the science of jurisprudence, promote reform in the law, facilitate the administration of justice, and elevate the standards of integrity, honor, professional skill and courtesy in the legal profession. NYSBA is proud to have members in 50 states and over 100 countries around the world.