Responsible for implementing professional development programs that include but not limited to: EXPO Keynotes, Expo East, SAGE Show Education and Product Safety Ambassador program. Develops and manages content development for both existing and newly identified educational opportunities. Additionally, the PD Manager serves as a liaison to the Professional Development Committee.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, oversee and implement educational program for identified events that include but not limited to: EXPO Keynotes, Expo East, SAGE Show Education and Product Safety Ambassador Program. 

• Maintain department production schedule and develop and implement respective event project plans.
• Oversee P&L of designated programs, developing, reporting and maintaining budgets communicated to PD Director.
• Oversee the registration for, monitoring of, and data related to programs and events, and prepare reports as appropriate/requested.
• Work closely with program workgroup to identify conference objectives, activities and speakers; source speakers to align to objectives; speaker management including contracts, schedules, presentation collection and payment;
• Works with Expo East Meeting Manager for onsite logistics and associated vendors
• Create and provide end of program analysis based on program objectives, attendance and evaluations received. Report should provide but not limited to trending data year over year along with recommendations for the next program year.
• Request assistance from PD Admin through coordination with PD Director for project support: Request should include estimated duration of task, start date and completion date.

2. Work collaboratively with the Director of Professional Development, committee chairs and members, program faculty and staff to create education content, topics and program options that fit strategic, educational operational and event goals. This may include but is not limited to serving as ‘staff liaison’ to the group; setting and conducting conference calls and/or meetings; maintaining minutes or meeting summaries; maintaining contact and good relations with group members; and ensuring that the mission and goals of the group are met
3. Work with marketing department to develop marketing and promotion of managed education events.
4. Represent PPAI and the department at shows, events, and other related activities.
5. Other duties as assigned.

See attached job description below for more details and education/experience requirements

Job Title: Professional Development Program Manager - Click here for job description
Company: Promotional Products Association International (PPAI)
Job Location: Irving, Texas
Date Posted: 2-28-2019

Operations Manager is responsible for the production, management and coordination of certain logistical orders for PPAI tradeshows and PPAI produced events, budgets for assigned vendors/areas, show floor plans, primary contact for certain show vendors and providing project management support to the Expositions Department.

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

1. Participates in production of decorator and facility letter for PPAI events.
2. Coordinates the creation and production of Exhibitor Directory Guide with marketing.
3. Creates RFP’s, negotiates contracts and manages relationship pre-show, on-site and post-show with vendors and contractors that support PPAI events as assigned.
4. Supports Sr. Operations Manager in creation and implementation of overall décor and theme and PPAI events.
5. Manages the creation of signage for PPAI events.
6. Manages the creation and implementation of the Exhibitor Service Kit.
7. Budgetary responsibility for certain line items of PPAI events as assigned.
8. Collaborates with marketing and membership in creating overall theme of Resource Headquarters Booth. Implements theme of RHQ by working with general contractor on design, layout and logistics of booth.
9. Supports PPAI departments in implementing their programs at PPAI events as assigned.
10. Works onsite at PPAI tradeshows and PPAI produced events

See attached job description below for more details and education/experience requirements

Job Title: Operations Manager - Click here for job description
Company: Promotional Products Association International (PPAI)
Job Location: Irving, Texas
Date Posted: 2-25-2019

The Executive Assistant assists the Human Resources Specialist in addressing the processing of vendor payments, meeting temp staffing needs, conducting temp orientation, maintaining files, complying with government regulations, maintaining the PPAI website Industry Job Board, and promoting a positive work environment for all employees.  The Executive Assistant also provides high-level administrative support to company executives with responsibilities to include making travel, meeting and event arrangements and performing clerical functions, etc.

Essential Functions:

1. Review bills and code by department as needed for processing by accounting.
2. Responsibility for the Industry Job Board and Industry Professional Resumes sections of the PPAI.org website
3. Post open jobs internally, assist with candidate sourcing, screening, and interview scheduling.
4. Conducts and coordinates filling of temp assignments as well as orientation for all new temps.
5. Process employment verifications
6. Posting of the daily quotes on the HR white board.
7. Edits PPAI’s intranet, The Insider, with HR related updates.
8. Assist HR Specialist with special projects such as Committee meetings, Performance Evaluations, Benefits Enrollment, Training, Employee Events and Surveys.
9. Create reports, memos, letters and other documents using word relevant computer software.
10. Record, type and distribute meeting minutes.
11. Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies and maintaining records management database systems.
12. File and retrieve corporate documents, records and reports.
13. Open, sort and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.
14. Make travel arrangements for executives.

Job Title: Executive Assistant - Click here for job description
Company: Promotional Products Association International (PPAI)
Job Location: Irving, Texas
Date Posted: 1-23-19

The Member Engagement Manager is responsible for developing and delivering relevant and meaningful member experiences. In this role, the manager will work to ensure all Association committees and action groups have the opportunity to participate in rewarding volunteer experiences. In addition, this manager will oversee the recognition and the celebration of the Association’s highly-regarded awards and recognition programs. The Member Engagement Manager will also play a pivotal role in managing the governance of the Association to ensure all bylaws and policies and procedures reflect association best practices.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

1. Enhance and improve volunteer structure to deliver rewarding experiences to both volunteers and staff liaisons.
2. Implement volunteer engagement best practices that reflect the most rewarding and effective volunteer engagement models.
3. Codify and standardize supporting documentation for all volunteer groups.
4. Execute meaningful volunteer and member events that deliver both professional development and networking opportunities.
5. Regularly assess the engagement of all volunteer groups to ensure consistency from one committee to the next. Willingness to reassess and reimagine low performing groups.
6. Supervise the volunteer programs coordinator.
7. Oversee Association governance documents including bylaws and policies and procedures.
8. Manage the Board election process.
9. Direct the highly-regarded awards and recognition program. Manage the recognition and celebration of PPAI Pyramid awards as well as the people-specific awards (i.e. Hall of Fame, et. al.).

See attached job description below for Education and Experience Requirements

Job Title: Member Engagement Manager - Click here for job description
Company: Promotional Products Association International (PPAI)
Job Location: Irving, Texas
Date Posted: 10-26-2018