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As the Manager Member Communities you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to engage and empower leaders and members to actively participate in and drive the mission of ASSP with a focus on fostering the organizational impact of our practice specialty and common interest group communities, ensuring they deliver meaningful value to our member. This includes providing coaching, tools, training, leadership development, and operational oversight and support to community leaders to help effectively provide value to members in alignment with ASSP’s strategic goals and direction.

When you become part of our team, you’ll receive a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth. We've built a remote-first culture, with remote work as our standard, fostering flexibility and work-life balance.

We welcome Illinois-based candidates to work remotely from home and support those who prefer a hybrid schedule, with access to our headquarters in Park Ridge, Illinois, whenever needed. Here, you can enjoy the freedom to choose the environment that best fits your work style.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include but are not limited to:

• Leads strategy and operations: oversees the strategy, operations, and performance of four common interest groups and 18 practice specialty member communities, including member and leader communications, advisory committee meetings, program execution and reporting, and leadership development
• Supports volunteer development: designs and delivers volunteer leadership training, resources and tools, including online materials, on-demand modules, webinars and Leadership Conference events activities
• Supports attendee experience at annual conference: Develops, implements, and oversees practice specialty and common interest group related events at annual conference
• Facilitates communication: supports Council on Practices and Standards and coordinates the flow of information between communities, the governing council and the Society
• Administers community awards and honors: manages the COPS Awards and Honors Committee and the recognition program for these communities
• Drives engagement metrics: Works with the Membership & Communities management team to create metrics and benchmarks for tracking and enhancing member engagement
• Implements data-driven improvements: Recommends policy and procedural updates based on data to improve community operations and increase member and Society value.
• Collaborates Cross-Functionally: Partners with ASSP departments to provide a cohesive, connected community experience aligned with ASSP’s strategic goals.
• Promotes strong organizational culture: Fosters a culture of continuous improvement by anticipating and addressing member needs
• Supervises Community Operations Coordinator: Provides coaching, conducts performance evaluations, and supports professional development and team engagement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Interested applicants can forward their cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to careers@assp.org.  To find out more about ASSP visit us at www.assp.org.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Four years of volunteer management or related experience, including at least two years serving in a lead project manager role.
• Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and connect and establish lasting relationships.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a creative and positive methodology.
• Attention to detail with an understanding of project management fundamentals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, One Drive, Outlook and Zoom.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated success in managing virtual member communities.
• Commitment to ASSP’s CLEAR values (Community, Leadership, Excellence, Accountability, Respect).
• Ability to work M-F during normal business hours.
• Ability to travel to conferences and/or meetings.

About American Society of Safety Professionals

For more than 100 years, the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) have supported occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals in their efforts to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. We provide education, advocacy, standards development and a professional community to our members in order to advance their careers and the OSH profession as a whole. Sharing knowledge is at the heart of what we do — through symposiums, networking events, continuing education offerings, our professional journal and more. Since 1911, we have been the most respected advocate for workplace safety and health professionals, working hard to advance the profession and the individuals who choose it. With 35,000 members in 80 countries around the world, we connect safety and health professionals to a vast community of peers, resources and opportunities. Our members are dedicated to making the world a safer and healthier place. We share their dedication and are passionate about helping them achieve their goals.

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