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Would you like to be part of a dynamic member-focused team? IANA is a vibrant trade association dedicated to supporting our members who keep North America’s supply chain moving. We are looking for the right membership professional to help unleash the power of our three standing committees.

What you will do:

The primary focus of this role is to manage the activities of IANA’s committees, task forces, and working groups. The position also provides support for the Association’s member engagement activities. As IANA’s Committees Manager, you will:

• Maintain oversight of committee related work plans and support of project/deliverable completion.
• Facilitate committee resources development and dissemination, including maintenance of committee rosters, and participation records.
• Manage committee meetings (pre, on-site and post) in association with IANA events, to include development and dissemination of agendas, presentations, and meeting minutes.
• Identification of key industry issues for consideration as a committee project and/or educational topics.
• Manage task force creation and charter development to address key issues identified by the committees.
• Develop and maintain a knowledge of members’ operations, translating needs and challenges into committee engagement.
• Assist with the onboarding of new members and facilitate engagement in the Association, with a focus on committee participation.
• Support member relationship management by identifying under-engaged members and diversifying contacts at each member organization.
• Support the identification of potential participants for educational programming activities.

What we are looking for:

• A member-focused professional with an outgoing, positive attitude.
• Experience with association committees is preferred.
• Strong communications skills, with the ability to interact with corporate executives of Association members and business partners.
• A self-starter with strong organizational skills with an ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines. Project management experience is a plus.
• Highly proficient with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to quickly master enterprise information software, such as association management systems.
• 3+ years’ experience working in a fast-paced, professional environment, preferably in association membership.
• S./B.A. degree required.

A little about us:

Our hybrid work environment strikes the perfect balance—we are in the office Tuesdays through Thursdays and work remotely Mondays and Fridays. We have an unbeatable benefits plan (including health insurance, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and more), a generous 401(k)-retirement plan, paid time off, and 12 paid holidays.

Based in Calverton, Maryland—just outside the Washington DC beltway—the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) is a 1,000+ corporate member non-profit trade association. Our mission is to promote the benefits of intermodal cargo transportation (think containerized freight) through advocacy, education, and networking. Intermodal connects the global supply chain of stakeholders, moving billions of dollars in cargo every day. IANA is the connecting force behind intermodal freight.

IANA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

All interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to dgarofalo@intermodal.org.

About Intermodal Association of North America

The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) is a 1000+ member non-profit trade association located in Calverton, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. The mission of the Association is to promote the benefits of intermodal cargo transportation through advocacy, education and networking. Member companies include: Ocean, rail and motor carriers, third party logistics providers, equipment manufacturers and leasing companies, technology vendors, other industry suppliers, as well as shippers, beneficial cargo owners, academics and public sector representatives.

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