Association Manager

Location: Canada - BC, Burnaby

Job Description Summary

Do you love running the show behind the scenes and turning big ideas into action?

Malachite Management, part of the STEMCELL Group of Companies, is looking for an Association Manager to team up with our Board of Directors and lead our operations.

In this role, you will be the go-to partner shaping our strategic roadmap, growing new revenue, and supporting an active association of up to 500 members. You will mentor a sharp, cross-functional team, build key industry partnerships, and help take our mission to the next level.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the Board of Directors to bring bold operational roadmaps, modern governance models, and proactive compliance frameworks to life
• Architect high-impact sponsorship packages, member acquisition drives, and creative retention campaigns to fuel sustainable, long-term financial momentum
• Own the numbers through predictive forecasting, budget design, and actionable variance analysis that empower executive decision-making
• Act as an authoritative ambassador, establishing game-changing alliances with industry leaders, sponsors, and key community partners to amplify our reach
• Mentor operational coordinators and cross-functional teams, driving procedural excellence, workflow agility, and flawless project delivery across all initiatives
• 3+ years of experience leading association management, non-profit operations, or equivalent fast-paced environments (with a post-secondary degree; business or science background preferred)
• Demonstrated success driving revenue generation, securing sponsorships, and managing project budgets from forecast to execution
• Natural ability to mentor operational teams, collaborate with diverse leadership styles, and work seamlessly alongside executive boards
• Outstanding presentation and interpersonal skills that build lasting client relationships and rally key partners around shared goals
• High proficiency in MS Office, exceptional organization, and a proven ability to juggle multi-stakeholder deadlines with precision