Columbus Chapter Director

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Columbus Chapter Director based in the United States. The Columbus Chapter Director will lead the growth, engagement, and development of a professional community for senior finance leaders in the Columbus area. This part-time contract role combines relationship management, event leadership, membership development, and local business growth. You will organize valuable chapter meetings, networking events, and advisory board sessions that connect financial executives and encourage peer learning. Working closely with central marketing and operations teams, you will help deliver engaging programs and measure their effectiveness. You will also strengthen sponsor relationships, attract new members, and support participation in national conferences. This opportunity is ideal for a proactive, entrepreneurial professional who enjoys building communities, managing relationships, and operating independently in a flexible environment. Accountabilities - Chapter Leadership: Lead and attend chapter programs, networking socials, and advisory board meetings, ensuring each event delivers value and maintains a high standard of professionalism. - Event Planning and Content Development: Contribute to the creation of relevant, engaging content for financial leaders and develop chapter meetings that address members’ interests and professional priorities. - Membership Growth and Retention: Support membership renewal initiatives, identify prospective members, and build relationships that encourage new membership and sustained engagement. - Sponsor Relationship Management: Maintain relationships with existing local sponsors, manage sponsor renewals, and identify and recruit new sponsors to expand chapter support and revenue opportunities. - Marketing and Operations Coordination: Collaborate with central marketing and operations teams to coordinate event promotion, chapter activities, and communications while monitoring performance against established metrics.

- Conference Engagement: Promote national conferences, encourage attendance, and help connect local members with broader professional development and networking opportunities. - Community and Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with financial executives, sponsors, and other stakeholders, balancing different expectations while maintaining a positive and professional chapter experience. - Independent Chapter Management: Oversee day-to-day chapter activities, make timely and well-informed decisions, and identify opportunities to improve engagement, event quality, and overall chapter performance. Requirements: - A bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. - Seven or more years of experience in management, customer service, client services, sales, marketing, or business development is preferred. - Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate events, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing needs. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships with senior executives, sponsors, and members. - Strong situational awareness and the ability to read a room, manage diverse stakeholder expectations, and facilitate productive, professional meetings. - An entrepreneurial mindset, combined with initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to manage daily responsibilities autonomously. - A collaborative approach and willingness to work closely with central teams while taking ownership of local chapter activities. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and LinkedIn for communication, networking, and organizational tasks. - Ability to travel to in-person chapter meetings approximately once per month.