Programming & Education Manager

Our client is an industry-recognized and reputable organization dedicated to advancing the investment profession and serving the needs of its members with excellence. They are currently seeking highly organized and detail-oriented Programming & Education Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of high-impact educational events, workshops, and professional learning opportunities for our members. This role is instrumental in ensuring a consistent, high-caliber experience across all programs by collaborating with Committee Chairs, staff, sponsors, venues, and volunteers.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptional event management skills and a passion for educational programming. They will bring a strong background in event management and adult learning principles, paired with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining precision and quality for a variety of event formats, including webinars, luncheons, and marquee events with up to 900 guests.

By joining this small, dynamic and supportive team, you will be integrated into a collaborative and cohesive group dedicated to upholding high standards of work and professionalism in order to deliver quality support to their stakeholders.

Location: North Vancouver, BC

Work Arrangement: Remote (with ability to meet in-person for meetings on a routine basis, and attend events)

Expected Salary Range: Up to $70,000 per year

Responsibilities:

Program Development & Execution

• Manage the planning and execution of the annual programming calendar, including webinars, workshops, and professional learning events.
• Collaborate with Committee Chairs and subject matter experts to curate relevant, engaging, and impactful learning content.
• Ensure all events align with organizational goals and educational standards.
• Oversee end-to-end logistics for events including venue booking, A/V, catering, registration, and speaker coordination.
• Collaborate with professional finance organizations
• Ability to grow programs and education offerings.

Volunteer Committee Engagement

• Recruit, train, and support volunteer committee members involved in program planning and delivery.
• Facilitate regular check-ins and planning sessions to ensure alignment across teams.
• Build strong relationships and serve as a liaison between committees, staff, and other stakeholders.

Communication & Marketing

• Manage the creation and distribution of a weekly events newsletter to promote upcoming programming and engage members.
• Create event materials, agendas, and evaluation surveys.
• Manage consistent promotion through event emails, website calendar management, and LinkedIn.
• Basic knowledge of a variety of programs and platforms, such as Canva and PowerPoint.

Sponsor & Stakeholder Relations

• Coordinate the delivery of sponsor benefits, including visibility at events and recognition in promotional materials.
• Maintain ongoing communication with sponsors to ensure satisfaction.
• Serve as primary point of contact for venue and vendor relationships.

Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure the timely and accurate submission of professional learning (PL) to governing body.
• Collect, analyze, and report on event feedback and learning outcomes to inform continuous improvement.
• Manage event budgets, track expenses, and provide reports to senior leadership.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in event management or adult/professional education.
• Bachelor’s degree considered an asset.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills to clearly convey plans and logistics for events, as well as to create and update content for various materials, such as newsletters, event-related content, and emails for distribution.
• Demonstrated experience managing volunteers or committees.
• Proficiency with CRM and event management platforms such as Cvent, Constant Contact, Zoom, and/or Salesforce.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Flexibility to travel and work occasional evenings or weekends for events.
• Professional, motivated and proactive team player with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across various groups and teams

Individuals meeting the criteria above are encouraged to submit their resume by clicking on the "APPLY" button. McNeill Nakamoto is committed to recruiting with a focus on equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, therefore, we strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only select individuals will be contacted for follow-up.

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