MSP is a fast-paced association management company located in Rockville, MD with over 20 clients. Qualified candidate must possess 2+ years’ meeting experience, be highly motivated, able to set and shift priorities as needed to meet deadlines, be capable of working independently and as a strong team player, have outstanding problem-solving ability, and be capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Travel is required. Association experience and computer literacy with MemberClicks and Cvent is a plus. Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation is preferred but not required. Two days per week work from home  permitted with supervisor approval after successful completion of 90 day probationary period. Excellent benefits package.

Please provide a resume and salary requirements.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Travel as needed, up to 8 times a year. Trips may be for 5+ days.

Site Selection

• Assists the Vice President, Meetings Management and work with appropriate association volunteers and staff members to recommend and select sites appropriate for meetings.
• Conducts site visits and/or pre-planning sites as

Meetings Management

• Learn and understand the objectives of the
• Prepares timeline for each
• Works with the hotel staff and vendors to plan all details prior to
• Works and communicates with internal staff on status of the
• Manages staff travel, arrangements and schedules for on-site duties of the

Meeting Promotions

• Works in concert with the Communications/Marketing departments to prepare brochures, vertical responses, website updates, social media and other information for promotion of each
• Works in concert with the Communications/Marketing departments to prepare the program brochure and final program and other informational literature for attendee packets.
• Prepares meeting materials and

Speaker Management

• Communicate with speakers to obtain information for promotional brochures, handouts and any travel/hotel itineraries.
• Manages the conference app, if applicable, to include speakers and
• Arranges travel and hotel accommodations for

Registration

• Works in concert with Member Services staff who oversees the registration process including creating meetings database and reports, entering registrations, running badges/reports and ordering supplies for client meetings.

Financial Management

• Work with the respective Executive Director to prepare meetings budgets as
• Monitors meetings expenses and keep the Executive Director updated on all financial
• Consolidate

On-Site Management

• Lead and works on site to make sure all functions go as

Exhibits and Sponsorships Management

• Work with the exhibits/sponsorship staff to oversee the setup and needs of each exhibitor and/or sponsor.

Special Events

• Works with appropriate association volunteers and staff on social functions/special events, as

QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree or comparable experience
• 2+ years experience working on meetings in an association environment
• Demonstrated budgeting and financial management skills
• Experience working in convention and hotel facilities
• Computer literate with proficiency using Word, Excel, and databases is a plus
• Excellent project management, problem solving, and organizational skills

About Management Solutions Plus

Management Solutions Plus (MSP) was founded in 1993 to provide a high level of service to trade and professional associations and nonprofits requiring a cost-effective management model. Our staff strives to become fully engrained in each of our clients’ cultures—learning the nuances of their industries and bringing a leadership style that is effective without being intrusive. Our success and longevity comes from our commitment to the success and longevity of our clients. We have built a strong reputation for delivering: Attentive, responsive service Long-term partnerships based on mutual respect and success Efficient practices that keep costs low Flexible service offerings scaled to meet your needs Seasoned expertise in all areas of association management Today, we are still serving our first client as well as many long-term clients with the same energy and dedication to quality association management that inspired our founding. We are proud to be a distinguished association management company that has earned accreditation from both of our industry’s most respected organizations—the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the AMC Institute.

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