This professional, management level position is responsible for programs and events for this over 300-member not-for-profit membership organization. The Council for Quality Growth is a 40-year-old trade association representing the growth and development industry in the metro Atlanta region. Our mission is to promote balanced and responsible growth while proactively representing a complex network of stakeholders and member interests. The ideal candidate has a proven fundraising, event production and marketing track record with excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a detail-oriented manner in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment.
Job Responsibilities to Include:
Responsible along with Council management for the formation and execution of the Councils annual schedule of programs and events achieving the Board approved strategic and financial objectives
Plans & manages logistics and accountable for profitability of all Council programs, special events (including the annual Four Pillar Tribute, signature events, and the State of the County series), and Quality Growth Institute programs
Accountable for all fundraising and program revenue generation, budget management, and financial reporting
Collaborate with peer associations and Chambers of Commerce to deliver co-branded programs and initiatives
Manages Council image and branding as related to programs and events
Manages work product of Events Manager
Reporting and communication responsibilities to management and Council Board of Directors
Leads Council Events Manager and coordinates Council staff needed for events
Knowledge, Abilities & Critical Skills Required:
High professional and ethical standards, with a commitment to excellence and customer service
Proven successful sales record – event sponsorship sales experience essential
Strong contract negotiation skills to maximize program profitability
Outgoing personality, must enjoy representing the Council in a variety of venues
Strong verbal and interpersonal communication and listening skills
Ability to manage meetings/events and make presentations across the region
Must be a detail-oriented team player willing to work in a small, interconnected office environment
Strong knowledge of software applications to deliver and enhance work products (Microsoft Office–Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Publisher and online database CRM systems) Knowledge of Word Press and Adobe Suite a plus
Strong writing skills with an ability to format documents and data in reader-friendly terms
Strong initiative in time management, work prioritization, and independent thinking
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and build strategic partnerships with members, sponsors, and other organizations
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor or graduate degree with major course work in communications, business, marketing, or related areas required. At least four years’ professional experience in event production, marketing, sales, trade organization programming, and event management preferred. Experience in growth and development industry a plus.
Compensation:
Base salary commensurate with experience with a profitability incentive program available.
WHO WE ARE
The Council for Quality Growth, founded in 1985, is a trade association
advocating for the growth and development industry with the mission of
promoting balanced and responsible growth in metro Atlanta and Georgia.
WHAT WE DO
The Council convenes the development community and policy makers
as we focus on long-range community planning, encourage adequate
government services, catalyze consensus on growth issues, and advocate
for a sensible and efficient regulatory
HOW WE DO IT
ADVOCACY
We work with hundreds of elected officials, including city
councilmembers, county commissioners, and regional
leadership across local governments, state agencies, and
other legislative bodies. We collaborate and actively advocate
to ensure that planning, zoning, and other regulatory policies
promote thriving communities, strong infrastructure, and a
prospering economy.
INFORMATION
Research conducted by the Council’s policy team and our
Quality Growth Institute allows members to stay abreast
of all issues affecting growth and development in the
metro Atlanta region. The Council’s specialized task
forces focus on pressing issues, and nine regular Advisory
Roundtab...les convene monthly to stay up to date in key
areas around the region.
EDUCATION
Council programs and events, as well as educational
opportunities through the Quality Growth Institute and
the Emerging Leaders Initiative, address important
issues related to the development community and the
region. In addition, the Council partners with a number
of metro counties, chambers, CIDs, MARTA, and the
Atlanta BeltLine to host the State of the County and
Agency series, further strengthening the link to local
government officials and public partners