American Australian Accociation - CA Vacancy

CA REGIONAL DIRECTOR VACANCY (P/T)

The California region of the American Australian Association is seeking a part - time (3 days per week) Regional Director who will assist the Committee in managing a program of events and serving the membership of the region. The successful candidate will work with the Chair of the California Committee and the Director of Corporate Membership, Government Relations and Exchange Visas in New York.

Job Description

The position has four basic functions:

• Develop and service the membership of the American Australian Association in California
  
• Develop and manage a program of events and speakers that service and attract members to the Association
  
• Raise funds through philanthropic, sponsorship and fundraising activities for the Association’s education and other programs
  
• Manage and develop a marketing and communications program for the Association in the California region including newsletters, emails and website content and member information
  
  
  
  1. Membership
     - Institute a program for developing new and retaining existing corporate and individual members
     - Follow up annual renewals of membership, initiate solicitations for new members
     - Maintain accurate and up to date membership records in membership database, Tendenci
     
  2. Member Services
     - Prepare and disseminate member communications including newsletters and invitations
     - Manage and compile member website content
     - Compile and distribute member information as required
     
  3. Events and Fundraising
     - Develop and implement a member events and speakers program that is aligned to the needs of the regional industries including energy and environment, information technology, venture capital, and biotechnology
     - Develop and manage budgets and financial reports for events and programs to meet financial goals and reporting requirements
     - Conduct an annual major fundraising event (Annual Dinner), the California Business Awards Luncheon, and other Association events
     - Assist in the implementation of other Association events
     
  4. Relationship Management
     - In consultation with the Chair, build the California Committee of the Association and work with them to grow the organization in the region
     - Foster and manage relationships with government representatives (Australian Consulate General, Austrade), sponsors and suppliers, corporate and individual members of the
     - Association Develop partnerships with other organizations as appropriate
     - Ability to motivate and manage volunteers to build support networks
  
  

  Other Duties

  
  

  The Association has a small office and a very active program of corporate, social and cultural and educational events, the incumbent will be expected to assist with these activities. Some after-hours work will be required.

  
  

  Requirements for the Position

  
  
  
  
  • At minimum a Bachelor's degree and preferably a higher-level degree
    
  • Excellent written and oral skills
    
  • Event management experience and capability
    
  • Experience in Australian or American corporations and dealing with senior corporate and government representatives
    
  • Technical skills and experience to manage information on the web site and some desktop publication programs
    
  • Strong interpersonal skills, team builder and team player, initiative and imagination
    
  • An understanding of the people and culture of Australia and New Zealand is desirable
  
  

  Please submit a cover letter with your resume to debbie.chappel@aaanyc.org by Friday, May 7, 2010.

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