Manager, Member Development, Purpose Engagement & Events

Manager, Member Development, Purpose Engagement & Events

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted Yesterday

Job Requisition ID: R-1783

Career Opportunity

Purpose of Role

Reporting to the AVP, Member Engagement, Governance & Development, the Manager, Member Development, Purpose Engagement & Events is responsible for managing succession planning efforts for the member leader audience; including all governance conferences, events and communication, as well as the learning and development program.

This role will also support the development, management, and execution of Foresters Purpose engagement program to help ingrain our Purpose into the fabric of our culture with our employees.

The role is integral to ensuring employees understand Foresters Purpose, Fraternal/Governance relevance and reinforcing the behaviours and actions necessary to maximize social impact and amplify our brand.

The successful candidate will be an experienced and enthusiastic events professional, able to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines. The position requires a dynamic individual with the discipline to work independently as well as lead a team and effectively collaborate with others.

Standard working hours consist of 37.5 hours weekly. This position will require flexible hours during weekdays and weekends and travel as required to attend off-site meetings.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design, develop and oversee execution of all Governance conferences and events; including:
   • Annual Leadership Development Conference, including International & Regional Assemblies
   • Leading with Purpose Summit
   • Fraternal Consultation Group Meetings
2. Manage annual calendar of member leader events and all associated elements: program design, content creation, program management, operational management, implementation and follow-up activities
3. Manage an annual conference and meetings budget of over $3 million
4. Liaise with internal stakeholders to support meeting content development and execution
5. Work with communications team to develop communication materials to support event initiatives – including briefings, speeches, speaking notes, presentations, delegate reports, etc.
6. Manage communications to support program, registration, and awareness campaign
7. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver a quality member/employee experience; work with external event partner to manage travel and meeting logistics
8. Ensure Foresters meetings and conferences utilize industry best practices
9. Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved
10. Manage third party vendors and negotiate contracts to support all aspects of event planning

Key Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in event / meetings management, with increasing accountability
• 2-5 years' experience as a people leader: confident in training, motivating, and coaching direct reports
• University or College degree / diploma strongly preferred, as well as formal and on-the-job training in event management
• Positive, ‘can do’ attitude, with the ability to anticipate problems and be proactive in finding solutions
• Confident and enthusiastic team player with a self-directed approach and a willingness to take on new challenges
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization, external and internal clients, and third-party providers, promoting and developing harmonious working relationships
• Ability to influence and collaborate for success and work proactively
• Skilled at working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently; ability to set timelines and project progression; flexibility to adapt to emerging issues in a changing environment
• Excellent communication skills, including writing, proof reading skills, and speaking
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Strong computer skills and mastery of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to produce plans, budgets, reports, and presentations

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Equal Opportunity Employment and Inclusion: at Foresters Financial, we are committed to sustaining an equal opportunity environment for all job applicants. We embrace Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDE) as a core strategic objective for building strong, innovative teams in which all our employees can show up wholly and authentically as themselves.

Foresters Financial strives to provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees with different abilities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodations during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@foresters.com in advance of your appointment.

Thank you for choosing Foresters. Only those candidates who will be selected for further consideration will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

About Us

Foresters Financial is an international financial services provider with a unique history that began in 1874 when we set out to provide access to life insurance for average, working families. More than 140 years later, we provide life insurance, savings, retirement and investment solutions that help families achieve long-term financial health and security.