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Program Specialist
The American Bus Association (ABA) is looking for a professional, enthusiastic, organized, and detail and solutions-oriented program specialist to assist the president and manage several of the association’s programs.
The successful candidate will serve as the liaison between ABA’s President & CEO and its Board of Directors, including assisting in coordination of meetings; maintaining and updating board and committee-related documents; managing communications with the board and the membership at large; special projects such as research, drafting communications, event planning, other DC meetings; and working with the president on the strategic direction of the association.
The position offers an opportunity to grow quickly and manage a number of the association’s programs. Affiliate organizations that the successful candidate may manage or co-manage include the ABA Foundation, Florida Motorcoach Association, Hispanic Motorcoach Council, Entertainer Motorcoach Council, and Skål International USA. Responsibilities include: meeting planning and coordination, development of educational seminars, fundraising, financial management, membership development, communications, and website management.
What we look for:
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both as part of a team and independently
- Ability to work closely with association members and the leadership groups of the assigned programs
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Fast learner with the ability to respond quickly and accurately to challenges and tasks, and willing to take ownership of delegated project
- Ability to meet competing deadlines and prioritize tasks
- Knowledge of, or experience with databases
- Ability and willingness to travel when required, roughly 8 domestic trips per year
Please submit a cover letter with resume to resume@buses.org to be considered for this position.
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