Description

Basic Function: The Section and Committee Manager provides guidance and support for numerous volunteer-led sections and committees. Practically, this is done by using the organization’s strategic initiatives to guide and support section/committee members to bring value to ISBA members and the legal community.

Professional Growth: Being an ISBA Section and Committee Manager is a great opportunity for those interested in managing nearly all aspects of non-profit management. This position works in areas such as volunteer and project management, strategic planning, event planning, governance, legislative affairs and educational programming.

To apply, e-mail résumé and cover letter to Executive Director Joe Skeel, at jskeel@inbar.org.

Responsibilities:

• Volunteer management:
  • Acts as primary coach to section council members, including guidance and support for effective coordination of services to the general section members.
  • Serves as an ongoing resource to section/committee leaders, so that they may be more effective leaders of their constituent groups.
  • Works with the team members to develop an annual section/committee leadership orientation program.
• Event planning/educational programming:
  • Responsible for implementing section/committee events in coordination with key volunteers, community members, and staff.
  • Guides aspects of section/committee event planning related to
    • Type of program (educational/networking)
    • Type of venue
    • Reception or meal (if applicable)
    • Target audience
    • Preferred cost to members
  • Develops and executes budget for specific events.
  • Assists in attracting sponsors for various events.
  • Assists in soliciting speakers (in conjunction with section/committee members).
  • Works with communications team on marketing and communication related to specific events.
  • Oversees on-site logistics for specific events.
• Governance:
  • Acts as liaison between sections/committees and ISBA Board of Governors.
  • Works with volunteer leaders to set strategic direction (and develop annual plans) in conjunction with ISBA strategic direction.
  • Works with volunteer leaders to develop meeting agendas.
  • Monitors and works with volunteer leaders to update and adhere to section bylaws.
  • Works with volunteers to create yearly reports for House of Delegates.
• Legislative affairs:
  • Works with volunteer leaders and ISBA Legislative Counsel to monitor legislative activity that may impact section/committee members.
  • When necessary, works with section leadership to gain endorsement from ISBA Board of Governors as it relates to advocacy or legislative matters.
• Administrative:
  • Develops and manages section/committee budgets to ensure balance between member desires and fiscal responsibility is met.
  • Analyzes section/committee incomes and spending to ensure section/committee is fiscally responsible.
  • Gathers and oversees distribution of meeting materials (agenda, minutes, financial report, etc.).
  • Retains section/committee records which include relevant documents, rosters, event attendance, agenda, minutes, financial reports, budgets, etc.
  • Maintains section/committee pages on ISBA website.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 3-5 years of experience in volunteer management and/or association management.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work.
  • Persistent self-motivator who can work with minimal oversight and achieve team goals.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines and successfully motivate a wide variety of individuals.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and follow each carefully from inception to completion.
  • Strong computer skills, with the ability to use (and learn with help from the team) Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other tech tools.
  • Some weekend work and travel required (employees use flex time to balance any travel or evening commitments).

• Core Competencies:
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Innovated and Adaptable
  • Ownership & Quality of Work
  • Can handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Work Environment:
  • Position is primarily remote, with required attendance at the office on Tuesday and in-person events.

• What ISBA Offers:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid parking for office and event days
  • Mileage and travel reimbursement
  • Inclusive and supportive work environment

To apply, e-mail résumé and cover letter to Executive Director Joe Skeel, at jskeel@inbar.org.