The Research Manager designs and executes research studies to provide useful information to the members, industry associations, and for internal (staff) purposes. The Research Manager is a remote independent IAVM position and not part of a research team.
Duties and responsibilities
Manages all data collection and other research efforts on behalf of the association using the in-house capabilities available.
Works with the staff or volunteer members of committees to create and/or develop data collection content, design, writing, published report
Uses online data collection platform to program and test all association research; tabulates all data
Prepares written analytical reports for distribution to participants and tracks the sales of reports to all other interested parties
Works with the marketing team to send participation invitations
Assists the Membership and Governance Directors with conducting data collection for an annual Member Satisfaction Survey and provides interpretation of the results.
Assists the Meetings and Education Directors with conducting data collection for post event evaluations and provides interpretation of the results.
Assists all staff on an as-needed basis to help answer research questions or provide research services or advice.
Works with volunteer members of the Research Committee to advance the needs of members and the industry.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Strong organizational skills to handle multiple overlapping activities.
Attention to detail and the ability to establish and meet schedules and deadlines.
Experience in all major aspects of research including data collection, questionnaire design, online programming, qualitative/quantitative analysis, oral and written communication ability.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree.
Expertise with Survey Monkey or a similar survey instrument. Proficient in Microsoft products i.e. Excel, PowerPoint and Word are preferred.
Venue industry knowledge and/or experience a plus.
About International Association of Venue Managers, Inc.
The International Association of Venue Managers, Inc. is an organization committed to the professional operation of amphitheaters, arenas, auditoriums, convention centers/exhibit halls, performing arts venues, race tracks, stadiums and university complexes. IAVM provides leadership development, education and research, life safety and security training, networking, and resources for the industry.
