Associate Director of Membership & Sponsorship

Back Associate Director of Membership & Sponsorship Other Area(s) West Des Moines, Iowa Direct Hire Aug 11, 2026 Associate Director of Membership & Sponsorship We are seeking an organized, proactive Associate Director of Membership & Sponsorshipto support membership and sponsorship activities across multiple client associations. This role is responsible for delivering a strong member and sponsor experience while keeping projects, records, communications, and commitments moving forward. The right candidate will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, working independently, communicating with a variety of stakeholders, and staying highly organized in a fast-moving association environment. Key Areas of Responsibility Membership Services: Manage member registration, confirmations, onboarding, ongoing engagement, and day-to-day member support. Gather member feedback and help identify opportunities to improve the member experience. Sponsorship Support: Help identify sponsorship opportunities, ensure sponsor benefits are delivered as promised, and serve as a primary point of contact for sponsors recruited by staff, volunteers, or committees. Committee Coordination: Serve as a liaison to Membership and Sponsorship committees, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, following up on action items, reporting progress toward goals, and sharing relevant industry insights. Client & Stakeholder Support: Respond to client, member, sponsor, and internal inquiries in a timely and professional manner while maintaining strong working relationships across multiple client organizations. Data & Record Management: Maintain accurate membership information across the association management system (AMS) and related databases, as well as client files, records, materials, and supplies. Project & Event Execution: Maintain project boards and timelines, collaborate with internal teams, and support onsite registration and sponsorship activities at client conferences and events. Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuing education, bring forward new ideas and strategies, and contribute to improvements in membership, sponsorship, and association-management processes.