- Bachelor’s degree or professional experience equivalent to earning a 4-year degree from an accredited institution
- 5 + years’ experience with event and/or project management
- Specific experience with VIP events and handling VIP’s
- Experience with event marketing
- Experience in proofing and copy writing
- Extensive experience tracking and maintaining budgets
- Experience conducting internet-based research
- Experience using Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work nights and weekends and travel (at least 50 days per year)
PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- CMP certification preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position predominantly works in an office setting.
Typical working hours are 8:30 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with a one-hour lunch break. Working hours may change when traveling for business purposes.
Generally, a climate-controlled environment with occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions when attending aviation-related events, including exposure to higher altitudes and confined spaces, if in a general aviation aircraft.
This position requires some travel, possibly up to 20% of the time, to various general aviation or industry-related events. Travel is conducted by aircraft (both general aviation and commercial), as well as by road or public transit.??
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands of the position are typical of a standard office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to:
Sit for extended periods while working at a computer or attending meetings. Use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
Communicate effectively via email, phone, chat, video, and in-person, which requires clear speech, hearing, and vision.
Occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 15 pounds, such as boxes of materials or equipment.
Occasionally, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms during the course of normal office activities.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position is located at AOPA’s headquarters in Frederick, MD. Remote optional: Fridays
The salary range for this position is: $66,000 - $70,000, depending on education and experience.
BENEFIT INFORMATION:
- Flight Training (earn your Private Pilot License for free) & Annual Flight Proficiency Program (so you can keep flying and remain proficient)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance is available for employees and their dependents on the 1st of the month following their start date
- Flexible Spending Plans
- Health Savings Plan with employer contribution (for eligible participants)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match, and annual discretionary supplemental employer contribution
- Company paid Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D insurance with the option to buy up
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 17 days accrued during the first year (accruals increase based on tenure)
- Paid Holidays: 12 holidays
- Personal days: 3 (prorated based on hire date)
- Volunteer day: 1 (prorated based on hire date)
- Work From Home Fridays
- Paid Parental Leave
- AOPA Membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program (earn medical insurance premium discounts)
- Gym Reimbursement Program
- Supplemental insurance options (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Discount on AOPA swag Business casual dress code
- Free coffee, tea, hot cocoa