Employment Opportunities 

The MRLA is currently seeking applicants for the following positions: 

• Vice President, Operations & Administration ​

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Vice President, Operations & Administration 

Please send cover letter and resume to Emily Daunt at edaunt@mrla.org.
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POSITION:                               Vice President, Operations & Administration 
DEPARTMENT:                      Finance & Administration 
 REPORTS TO:                        President & CEO
 EFFECTIVE DATE:              September 2, 2022

BASIC FUNCTION:
The Vice President, Operations & Administration is responsible for management of the internal operations of the organization and ensuring the effective utilization of Association administrative resources.
 
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Establishes, implements, and communicates the strategic direction of the Association’s internal operations and administration.

• Collaborates with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on internal operations projects and systems
• Collaborates with all divisions and departments to carry out the organization’s goals and objectives while ensuring a cohesive internal annual Association calendar and strategy
• Establishes, communicates, and implements operations-related policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution
• Coordinates with the CEO to establish and administer annual operational budget for the entire Association in collaboration with department heads
• Coordinates all staff events including monthly staff meetings, volunteer opportunities, holiday gatherings and other team culture-based events

2. Administers Human Resources programs for the Association

• Administers employee benefits plans, ensuring all documents are properly filed
• Conducts new employee orientations and exit interviews
• Reviews applications for employment; conducts reference checks and verifies information
• Maintains HR-related documents for all Association employees
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policies

3. Manages administrative functions of the Association including the daily workflow of administrative support team, technology resources, building equipment and property management

• Maintains oversight over operations of network and telephone systems
• Prepares annual technology capital expenditure requests and monitors expenses
• Monitors membership database and ensures information security
• Oversees general building maintenance (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing, grounds); secures and manages contracts for building maintenance services.
• Controls building access and security
• Develops, implements and monitors general office administrative policies and procedures
• Supervises office/administrative support staff (accounting, technology, etc.)
• Ensures sufficient office supplies and equipment are available

4. Assists the Controller on day-to-day financial and accounting activities of the Association

• Serves as back up for managing financial resources of the Association

5. Leads administrative function with Board of Directors

• Responsible for recording minutes at quarterly meetings
• Assist with Board of Directors committee meetings as needed
• Responsible for updating Board of Directors related assets such as roster, listings, attendance reports, etc.

6. Leads Administrative Department consisting of:

• Event Manager
• Database Administrator & Generalist
• Administrative Assistants

7. Other duties and tasks as assigned
 
PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITES

1. Certified Association Executive (CAE) accreditation preferred
2. Substantive experience in Association or Operations leadership preferred
3. Experience with database administration required
4. Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) experience preferred
5. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

 
GENERAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. Ability to prioritize work and manage time; able to work independently and responsibly with only limited direction
2. Demonstrates sound judgment in exhibiting behavior that may impact the organization
3. Demonstrates positive interactions with employees, as well as existing and prospective members
4. Demonstrates professional image, professional maturity, self-confidence, and positive attitude
5. Demonstrates initiative, collaboration, and coachability

 
COMMUNICATION SKILLS

1. Communicate articulately and concisely in a fact-based manner.
2. Writes clearly, concisely, and correctly when presenting information in reports and      correspondence
3. Able to communicate detailed information in the context of the situation
4. Ability to effectively encourage potential customers to purchase membership and the products/services provided by the Association

 
TEAM MRLA PERKS & BENEFITS

• Health Reimbursement Account ($1,000 - $2,000 per year)
• Health Insurance coverage for you and your dependents (MRLA pays 80% of premium)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and/or Dependent Care Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching funds available
• 2-days Personal Time per year
• 8-days Sick Time per year
• 2-weeks paid vacation per year
• 10 paid Holidays per year
• Paid parking
• Access to Hotel Employee Rate travel program

 
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Work will be performed indoors in a generally comfortable office environment as well as some travel to potential and current members. 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 [HM5] face to face
2. Has vision sufficient to read printed documents, computer screens, forms, and other communications
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 locally and out-of-town for extended periods, 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