OVERVIEW

The Program Manager, Recognition is responsible for the administrative management and coordination of the Society’s Marketing Communications Awards (MCA) program, the SMPS Fellows Program, Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) credentialing program and other recognition programs. This role ensures the smooth operation of these programs through efficient administration, stakeholder support, and data management while enhancing member engagement and visibility.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while supporting volunteer committees and program participants.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

REQUIRED GENERAL

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or related work experience.
• Experience in association management, credentialing, or awards program administration preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in administrative program coordination, certification management, or nonprofit operations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with internal teams and volunteers.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and project
  management tools.
• Experience working with databases, certification management systems, or awards platforms preferred.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience working with volunteer committees and boards.

About SMPS

BUSINESS TRANSFORMED THROUGH MARKETING LEADERSHIP. The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) is a community of marketing and business development professionals working to secure profitable business relationships for their A/E/C companies. Through networking, business intelligence, and research, SMPS members gain a competitive advantage in positioning their firms successfully in the marketplace. SMPS offers members professional development, leadership opportunities, and marketing resources to advance their careers. Today, SMPS represents a dynamic network of over 7,000 marketing and business development professionals from architectural, engineering, planning, interior design, construction, and specialty consulting firms located throughout the United States and Canada.

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