Association Manager

Job Description Summary

Do you love running the show behind the scenes and turning big ideas into action?
Malachite Management, part of the STEMCELL Group of Companies, is looking for an Association Manager to team up with our Board of Directors and lead our operations.

In this role, you will be the go-to partner shaping our strategic roadmap, growing new revenue, and supporting an active association of up to 500 members. You will mentor a sharp, cross-functional team, build key industry partnerships, and help take our mission to the next level.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the Board of Directors to bring bold operational roadmaps, modern governance models, and proactive compliance frameworks to life
• Architect high-impact sponsorship packages, member acquisition drives, and creative retention campaigns to fuel sustainable, long-term financial momentum
• Own the numbers through predictive forecasting, budget design, and actionable variance analysis that empower executive decision-making
• Act as an authoritative ambassador, establishing game-changing alliances with industry leaders, sponsors, and key community partners to amplify our reach
• Mentor operational coordinators and cross-functional teams, driving procedural excellence, workflow agility, and flawless project delivery across all initiatives

Knowledge and Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading association management, non-profit operations, or equivalent fast-paced environments (with a post-secondary degree; business or science background preferred)
• Demonstrated success driving revenue generation, securing sponsorships, and managing project budgets from forecast to execution
• Natural ability to mentor operational teams, collaborate with diverse leadership styles, and work seamlessly alongside executive boards
• Outstanding presentation and interpersonal skills that build lasting client relationships and rally key partners around shared goals
• High proficiency in MS Office, exceptional organization, and a proven ability to juggle multi-stakeholder deadlines with precision

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STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists—standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact.

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

The annual salary for this job ranges from:

$75,200.00 - $112,800.00

STEMCELL determines an individual’s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.

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