POSITION SUMMARY:

As the Manager Chapter Communities, the individual will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to engage and empower leaders and members to actively participate in and drive the mission of ASSP with a focus on fostering the organizational impact of our chapter communities, ensuring they deliver meaningful value to our members. This includes providing coaching, tools, training, leadership development, and operational oversight and support to chapter and region leaders to help effectively provide value to members in alignment with ASSP’s strategic goals and direction.

When you become part of our team, you’ll receive a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth. We've built a remote-first culture, with remote work as our standard, fostering flexibility and work-life balance.

We welcome Illinois-based candidates to work remotely from home and support those who prefer a hybrid schedule, with access to our headquarters in Park Ridge, Illinois, whenever needed. Here, you can enjoy the freedom to choose the environment that best fits your work style.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversees the operations and performance of chapter, section and student section communities to drive member engagement through these communities
• Provides the training, communications, services and measurements to ensure chapters, sections, and student sections are provide value to members and the Society
• Designs and delivers chapter, section and region leader training, resources and tools, including online materials, on-demand modules, webinars and Leadership Conference events activities
• Develops lasting relationships chapter and regional leaders with an emphasis on open and transparent communication to influence the engagement of chapter, section and student section leaders
• Administers and monitors submissions of required chapter reports, ensuring a smooth and communicative process for all stakeholders
• Supports the Council on Region Affairs and coordinates the flow of information between chapters, the governing council, and the Society
• Works with the Membership & Communities management team to create metrics and benchmarks for tracking and enhancing member engagement through communities and manages chapter and community management tools
• Manages and effectively drives toward resolution day-to-day chapter operational issues and roadblocks
• Identifies the need for new or sunset chapters, sections and student sections and oversees the exploration, impact, and execution of opening/sunsetting member communities
• Attends semi-annual Regional Operating Committee meetings
• Recommends policy and procedural updates based on data to improve chapter operations and increase member and Society value.
• Partners with ASSP departments to provide a cohesive, connected chapter experience aligned with ASSP’s strategic goals.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement by anticipating and addressing member and leader needs
• Manage Chapter Services budget
• Supports execution of annual professional development conference

Interested applicants can forward their cover letter and resume to [email protected]. To find out more about ASSP visit us at www.assp.org.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Four years of volunteer management or related experience, including at least two years serving in a lead project manager role
• Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and connect and establish lasting relationships.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a creative and positive methodology.
• Attention to detail with an understanding of project management fundamentals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and Zoom.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated success in member communities
• Commitment to ASSP’s CLEAR values (Community, Leadership, Excellence, Accountability, Respect)
• Ability to work M-F during normal business hours
• Ability to travel to conferences and/or meetings

About American Society of Safety Professionals

For more than 100 years, the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) have supported occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals in their efforts to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. We provide education, advocacy, standards development and a professional community to our members in order to advance their careers and the OSH profession as a whole. Sharing knowledge is at the heart of what we do — through symposiums, networking events, continuing education offerings, our professional journal and more. Since 1911, we have been the most respected advocate for workplace safety and health professionals, working hard to advance the profession and the individuals who choose it. With 35,000 members in 80 countries around the world, we connect safety and health professionals to a vast community of peers, resources and opportunities. Our members are dedicated to making the world a safer and healthier place. We share their dedication and are passionate about helping them achieve their goals.

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