Programming & Education Manager

Our client is an industry-recognized and reputable organization dedicated to advancing the investment profession and serving the needs of its members with excellence. They are currently seeking highly organized and detail-oriented Programming & Education Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of high-impact educational events, workshops, and professional learning opportunities for our members. This role is instrumental in ensuring a consistent, high-caliber experience across all programs by collaborating with Committee Chairs, staff, sponsors, venues, and volunteers.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptional event management skills and a passion for educational programming. They will bring a strong background in event management and adult learning principles, paired with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining precision and quality for a variety of event formats, including webinars, luncheons, and marquee events with up to 900 guests.

By joining this small, dynamic and supportive team, you will be integrated into a collaborative and cohesive group dedicated to upholding high standards of work and professionalism in order to deliver quality support to their stakeholders.

Location: North Vancouver, BC
Work Arrangement: Remote (with ability to meet in-person for meetings on a routine basis, and attend events)
Expected Salary Range: Up to $70,000 per year

Responsibilities:

Program Development & Execution

• Manage the planning and execution of the annual programming calendar, including webinars, workshops, and professional learning events.
• Collaborate with Committee Chairs and subject matter experts to curate relevant, engaging, and impactful learning content.
• Ensure all events align with organizational goals and educational standards.
• Oversee end-to-end logistics for events including venue booking, A/V, catering, registration, and speaker coordination.
• Collaborate with professional finance organizations
• Ability to grow programs and education offerings.

Volunteer Committee Engagement

• Recruit, train, and support volunteer committee members involved in program planning and delivery.
• Facilitate regular check-ins and planning sessions to ensure alignment across teams.
• Build strong relationships and serve as a liaison between committees, staff, and other stakeholders.

Communication & Marketing

• Manage the creation and distribution of a weekly events newsletter to promote upcoming programming and engage members.
• Create event materials, agendas, and evaluation surveys.
• Manage consistent promotion through event emails, website calendar management, and LinkedIn.
• Basic knowledge of a variety of programs and platforms, such as Canva and PowerPoint.

Sponsor & Stakeholder Relations

• Coordinate the delivery of sponsor benefits, including visibility at events and recognition in promotional materials.
• Maintain ongoing communication with sponsors to ensure satisfaction.
• Serve as primary point of contact for venue and vendor relationships.

Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure the timely and accurate submission of professional learning (PL) to governing body.
• Collect, analyze, and report on event feedback and learning outcomes to inform continuous improvement.
• Manage event budgets, track expenses, and provide reports to senior leadership.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in event management or adult/professional education.
• Bachelor’s degree considered an asset.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills to clearly convey plans and logistics for events, as well as to create and update content for various materials, such as newsletters, event-related content, and emails for distribution.
• Demonstrated experience managing volunteers or committees.
• Proficiency with CRM and event management platforms such as Cvent, Constant Contact, Zoom, and/or Salesforce.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Flexibility to travel and work occasional evenings or weekends for events.
• Professional, motivated and proactive team player with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across various groups and teams