Associate, Marketing & Events

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable events and professional networking experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your organizational skills shine? The Fund Finance Association (FFA) is seeking an enthusiastic Associate to help us plan, promote, and execute full-cycle events and programs that engage members in our Fund Finance Communities!

What You'll Do:

As an Associate, Marketing & Events, you'll be responsible for supporting the planning, promotion, and execution of events and programs for the Fund Finance Association (FFA). In working closely with the CMO, COO, and other senior members of the team, you'll bring events to life from start to finish - including the logistics, communications, and event marketing campaigns - for the FFA and its ancillary groups including, but not limited to: NextGen, Diversity in Fund Finance, and Women in Fund Finance (WFF).

Your Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage, oversee, and assist with full-cycle planning and execution of FFA and WFF events, including, but not limited to: conferences, webinars, FFA Universities, and networking events
• Provide support and coordinate FFA affinity group (NextGen, Diversity in Fund Finance, and WFF) meetings, events, and other initiatives across all regions (meeting minutes, sponsor communications, etc.)
• Represent the FFA as the main point of contact for assigned FFA affinity group events and FFA training courses
• Assist with event logistics, including venue research and selection, agenda creation, and onsite coordination and management
• Draft marketing communications, including email campaigns, social media posts (LinkedIn), newsletters, and website updates
• Coordinate, publish, and promote podcasts
• Manage, oversee, and assist with special projects as assigned, including, but not limited to: the annual awards process and the FFA’s Mentorship Program (including outreach, tracking and coordination, and communication)
• Maintain event registration and attendee databases
• Assist with post-event follow-up, analysis, and reporting
• Support other marketing initiatives, as needed
• Other duties as assigned 

Your Knowledge, Critical Skills, Qualifications Should Include:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 5 – 10+ years of relevant work experience in full-cycle event planning, marketing, or communications
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred, with a concentration in Marketing or Communications desirable
• Proven track record of organizing successful corporate or industry events
• Ability to work under pressure on multiple events simultaneously, while meeting deadlines with frequent interruptions and competing priorities
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• High level of critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and level of accuracy
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter, as well as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in Canva and HubSpot preferred

Your Work Environment Will Look Like:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works in an office setting 3 days per week on average, with the ability to work remotely and flexibly, as permitted based on performance and management discretion
• Ability to attend virtual meetings to accommodate European and Asian time zones, approximately 1-4 times per month, as necessary
• Works under minimal to moderate supervision
• Frequently types on a computer and uses phone
• Occasionally moves about to coordinate work
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Occasionally travels to offsite events via car, train, and/or air, approximately 10% of the time