Senior Administrative Coordinator Industry Events & Partnerships

Associate, Industry Engagement

The Associate, Industry Engagement provides day-to-day support to the Director, Industry Engagement, keeping the operational backbone of Suffolk's association memberships, sponsorships, conference strategy, and external relationship activities running with precision. This individual is a self-starter with sharp attention to detail who takes initiative, anticipates needs, and ensures complex logistics are executed seamlessly enabling the Director and senior leadership to focus on high-impact relationship building and strategic priorities.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate logistics for industry conferences, association events, speaking engagements, board meetings, and sponsorship activations from pre-event planning through post-event follow-up and reporting
• Manage the calendar of association memberships, renewals, dues payments, and sponsorship deliverables, ensuring no deadline is missed
• Track and organize executive commitments to boards, committees, and working groups; prepare briefing materials, agendas, and meeting summaries ahead of and following key engagements
• Support coordination of Suffolk leaders and subject matter experts for panels, industry appearances, and external engagements, including scheduling, travel logistics, and preparation materials
• Maintain organized systems for tracking ROI metrics, engagement activity, and key contacts across association and partner relationships, including managing data in CRM platforms
• Assist with cross-functional coordination across Business Development, Marketing, Government Affairs, and Community Relations as it relates to industry engagement initiatives
• Conduct research on new associations, industry events, and strategic partnership opportunities for the Director's review
• Perform general administrative functions including scheduling, expense reporting, invoice processing, and file management in support of the team

Qualifications include:

• 35 years of experience in an administrative, event coordination, corporate affairs, external affairs, or related role
• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and shifting priorities simultaneously
• Proactive and self-directed someone who identifies what needs to be done and acts without being asked
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable drafting professional correspondence, briefing materials, and presentations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with CRM platforms or association management systems a plus
• Collaborative team player who also thrives working independently
• Flexibility and sound judgment in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment
• Willingness to travel domestically to support conferences and industry events as needed
• Candidate must possess Suffolk's Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

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Compensation Information

The expected salary range for this position (Associate, Industry Engagement) in US-MA-Boston is between $68,000 and $92,000 USD. This represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Suffolk's total compensation package. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall compensation strategy. Salary ranges may differ by geography and are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.