Senior Manager – Section & Chapter Events

Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)

Senior Manager leading planning and execution of events for AWHONN. Managing operations, sponsorship, and enhancing member engagement through high-quality programs.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event management, including planning, execution, and logistics for multiple concurrent events. Proficient in financial management, sponsorship coordination, and compliance with organizational standards.

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Event ManagementSponsorship ManagementProject ManagementFinancial ReportingCustomer Service

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningBudget AdministrationLogistics CoordinationVendor ManagementMulti-Event Portfolio Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTeam CollaborationLeadership DevelopmentCommunication SkillsMotivational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Event Registration PlatformsMobile Event AppsAssociation Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CMP

Industry Keywords

PCMA StandardsAssociation Event ManagementVolunteer ManagementRisk ManagementCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning and execution of annual Section, Chapter, leadership, and webinar events.
Manage registration, sponsorship fulfillment, and mobile app execution for all Section and Chapter events.
Serve as primary contact administering all hotel, convention center, venue, audiovisual, catering, and vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and risk management requirements.
Provide operational leadership for event logistics, including venue management, food and beverage, audiovisual needs, signage, room setups, and attendee experience.
Partner with external vendors and sourcing agencies to identify and secure hotels and conference venues.
Manage multiple concurrent event project plans, timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional teams.
Provide onsite event management support for conferences and meetings as needed.
Develop and implement event timelines, project plans, and operational procedures.
Monitor event performance metrics and recommend improvements based on industry standards and attendee feedback.
Apply best practices from PCMA and leading membership associations to enhance event operations and participant experience.
Serve as the operational contact for Section and Chapter events, resolving day-to-day questions and escalating strategic or governance issues to the Director as appropriate.
Monitor compliance with organizational bylaws, policies, reporting requirements, and governance standards.
Assist volunteer leaders with event planning, member engagement strategies, and operational best practices.
Maintain accurate records of chapter leadership, activities, event documentation, and organizational compliance.
Foster strong relationships with volunteer leaders to support engagement, retention, and leadership development.
Process Section and Chapter financial transactions in coordination with the AWHONN Finance team.
Develop streamlined financial workflows to reduce administrative burden for Section Secretary/Treasurers.
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for internal leadership review and chapter distribution.
Monitor event budgets, sponsorship tracking, and financial reconciliation processes.
Manage sponsorship fulfillment, invoicing, exhibitor logistics, and onsite sponsor experience.
Ensure accurate financial documentation and adherence to organizational financial policies.
Maintain accurate chapter and event financial data within organizational systems.
Assist with communications, training materials, and operational resources for chapter leaders.
Support planning and facilitation of volunteer meetings, webinars, and training sessions.
Provide general operational and administrative support to the Membership & Volunteer Engagement team.
Other duties as required by business needs.
Lead across the organization to encourage and strengthen a member and customer-service-focused organizational culture. Serve as a knowledgeable resource about strategies and tactics for exemplary volunteer management and support. Proactively lead discussions and collaborations to improve volunteer success and staff support. Promote a positive work environment for all staff and collaborate effectively with the leadership team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Event Management, Business Administration, Communications, or related field preferred.
5-8+ years of progressively responsible experience in association event management, conference planning, or membership organization operations.
Experience managing multi-event portfolios and volunteer-led programs.
Knowledge of PCMA standards and association meeting best practices preferred. CMP preferred.
Experience with sponsorship management and event revenue coordination.
Familiarity with event registration platforms, mobile event apps, and association management systems (AMS).
Willingness to travel and provide onsite event support as needed.
Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service and willingness and ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Ability to motivate a wide range of people.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities and tasks, and ability to administer approved budgets.
Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

AWHONN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.