Employment Opportunities | MRLA

Any employment opportunities with MRLA will be listed below. 
​If there are none listed and you would like to have your resume on file for potential future openings, you can email them to Mary Boardway at mboardway@mrla.org

POSITION: Director of IT 
DEPARTMENT: Finance & Administration
REPORTS TO: VP, Finance & Administration
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 12, 2020

BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for management of the Association’s membership database and support other technology needs of the MRLA staff.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manages the Association’s databases
   1. Maintains database software and upgrades
   2. Develops and maintains custom applications, reports and dashboards within database system to support daily operations of the staff.
   3. Ensures and maintains validity and accuracy of the Association’s data and records
   4. Creates and manages database reports, dashboards and new applications (including Job Board and Buyers Guide) as requested and as needs and changes arise during daily Association operations
   5. Supports database interface for users
   6. Serves as liaison with database host and vendor.
   7. Work with vendor to develop solutions for more complex modifications.
2. Manages the content of the Association’s websites
   1. Works with Marketing Department to manages the content of the websites, including text, graphics, forms, links, calendars and navigation
   2. Loads completed content, including articles, information, press releases, industry and Association news and statistics, etc.
   3. Reviews and reports on website traffic and analytics using Google AdWords and other analytical tools; develops methods and works with outside advisors to improve site visibility and appearance on search engines.
3. Serve as liaison to outside vendors that support Associations IT infrastructure and systems.
   
4. Provides help desk support to staff and other users
   1. Assists users with work station hardware and software problems
   2. Provides multi-media support to users for presentations
   3. Provides training to new employees on Association systems and software
5. Manages the associations IT Network Infrastructure
   1. Manages servers, both onsite and offsite, for functionality and stability
      
   2. Assures systems are secure and protected from compromise
   3. Ensures all equipment is up to date and patched accordingly
   4. Develops and plans for upgrades and expansions for the Association
   5. Network items include, but are not limited to: Servers, Firewalls, Switches/Routers, Internet connection, Wireless Internet, Desk phones, Copy Machines/Printers, Other office equipment, Staff user login accounts, etc.
   6. Provides IT materials for Association events as requested
6. Provides Building Maintenance oversight as directed by Vice President, Finance & Administration.
7. Completes other tasks as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Hands-on, technical experience with Association Management Systems like Atlas, Member Clicks, etc. Also, other software specific to department use such as Constant Contact, Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics GP, etc. with Trade Association or Professional Society nonprofit organizations (with an emphasis on Membership Management). Knowledge of stored procedures and views is required. Knowledge of core business applications, such as AMS/CRM, Financial Management Systems, and internet-based technologies.
   
2. Experience with the following technologies:
   
   1. Microsoft SQL
      
   2. Business Objects Crystal Reports
      
   3. Microsoft Visual Studio
      
   4. .Net framework
      
   5. Familiarity with SSO, API’s and Web Services a plus
      
   6. Experience with data analysis and information architecture
      
3. General understanding of information technology network design and operations
   
4. Computer user skills including the ability to prepare correspondence and reports in Microsoft Word, and summarize and report data in Excel spreadsheets.
   
5. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong customer service and detailed oriented.
   
6. A bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent work experience is preferred. A minimum of five to seven years of experience is required for the purpose of aligning business needs with technology in a Microsoft SQL and .NET environment

GENERAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. Ability to prioritize work and manage time; able to work on projects within general priorities and parameters of job, while continuing to successfully perform regular duties 
2. Demonstrates sound judgment in developing recommendations that impact the organization
3. Maintains positive interactions with employees and other users of the Association’s hardware and software
4. Demonstrates professional image, maturity, self-confidence and positive attitudes.

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS

1. Articulate in speech; communicates in a clear, fact-based manner 
2. Writes clearly, concisely and correctly when presenting findings in reports and correspondence 
3. Able to communicate detailed results in the context of the situation 
4. Able to communicate technical data and conclusions to a non-technical audience
5. Ability to effectively encourage management and employees to undertake actions that will improve the organization’s processes and performance

 
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work will be performed indoors in a generally comfortable office environment.  Employees must possess the following physical requirements:

1. Able to communicate with staff on a telephone, and hear and speak clearly to members and others served “in person”
2. Has vision sufficient to read printed documents, computer screens, forms, and other communications with or without corrective lenses.
3. Able to sit or stand for long periods of time
4. Able to reach above shoulder level to work, as well as bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn, finger and feel.
5. Must have ability to travel out-of-town for periods which may be extended, using private or commercial transportation and staying in public accommodations.
6. Must have the physical ability to attend meetings, conventions and other events, which may be held in large convention facilities with various accessibility, and maneuver through such facilities to perform a broad variety of duties.

To apply for this position please send resume and cover letter to: mboardway@mrla.org.