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Position Summary

The Member Programs Coordinator works closely with the Executive Director, staff, members, and industry partners to plan, coordinate, and deliver ACEC/Michigan events, educational offerings, and leadership development initiatives. This role is central to member value — connecting professional development, agency collaboration, peer networking, and educational programming into a cohesive program calendar.

The Member Programs Coordinator will also assist the Executive Director with management and administration of the ASCE Michigan Section.

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning

Plan, coordinate, and deliver ACEC/Michigan's programs and leadership development initiatives, including:

•    MDOT-ACEC/Michigan Partnering Workshop and joint training programs

•    Michigan Infrastructure Conference

•    PSMJ Bootcamps and other professional development / training offerings

•    ACEC/Michigan Emerging Leaders Program

•    CEO Roundtables

•    ASCE support activitie

MDOT Partnership Coordination

•    Serve as key staff liaison for collaborative programming with MDOT, including the Annual Partnering Workshop, joint training classes and committee efforts

•    Work with member firms and MDOT to identify training needs, build agendas, and recruit speakers

•    Provide staff support for joint ACEC-MDOT committees and task forces

•    Manage meeting scheduling, agendas, materials, minutes, and follow-up

Event Management and Logistics

•    Coordinate event logistics: schedule, venues, catering, A/V, conference apps, registration, and day-of management

•    Keep event details current across the ACEC/Michigan website, registration platform, and member communications

•    Help secure and manage sponsors, speakers and volunteers for events

•    Track program budgets, attendance, and evaluation metrics

•    Serve as a responsive point of contact for program participants and promote participation in ACEC/Michigan offerings

Education and Experience

•    Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience in program coordination, event planning, communications, or a related field

•    Experience coordinating professional events, training, committees, or member programs

•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working with executives, agency leaders, and volunteers

•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Teams/Zoom, and email marketing or database tools.

•    Familiarity with Michigan's engineering, transportation, or association community a plus

Desired Skill and Attributes

• Professional, friendly, positive attitude and member-service oriented
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple programs and deadlines at once
• Self-motivated with strong initiative
• Thrives in a collaborative, team environment as well as has ability to work independently when required/needed
• Conscientious regarding attendance, punctuality, and quality of work

Reporting, Schedule and Benefits

•       This is a full-time position and reports to the Executive Director.

•       Schedule includes the ability to work remotely on a hybrid basis, consistent with ACEC/Michigan’s Employee Handbook telecommuting policy and subject to approval by the Executive Director. Employees must remain available for all scheduled meetings and events (including those management determines are better suited to in-person attendance), and remote work arrangements may be adjusted based on business needs.

•       Occasional in-state travel and early morning or evening hours are required depending on the program calendar.

•       Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, 401(K), paid vacation/sick leave

Compensation and How to Apply

•       Salary range: $60,000-$70,000, commensurate with talent and experience.

•       Send Resume and cover letter to rbrenke@acecmi.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ACEC/Michigan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.