Career Opportunities at ABC of Metro Washington
ABC of Metro Washington, a chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), is a trade association that represents the commercial construction industry. ABC of Metro Washington is the pre-eminent advocate for fair and open competition and the merit shop philosophy, and the premiere construction association in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area.
ABC of Metro Washington is conveniently located near Montgomery, Prince George's and Howard counties in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Easily accessible to ICC and I95.
Current required work schedule is subject to change and can depend on job position requirements: Mon-Thursday in Beltsville, Maryland office; Friday: remote
CraftMasters Training Academy (CTT) Training Program Manager (Onsite: Beltsville, MD)
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Director of Events and Management Education (Onsite: Beltsville, MD)
Current required work schedule: Mon-Thursday onsite in Beltsville, Maryland office; Friday: remote (schedule subject to change and can depend on job position requirements)
The Director of Events and Management Education is an exciting opportunity to bring your entrepreneurial spirit, events planning, organizational, communication, creativity and revenue-generating strategies to ABC. This position is responsible for directing and managing a significant non-dues revenue program that includes delivering networking functions in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties and the District of Columbia, special events, and educational programs to ABC members and the industry.
This position requires friendly collaboration with association volunteers and other staff members in a fast-paced environment to deliver quality programming that brings value to and meets the needs of the construction industry.
Director of Events and Management Education responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Direct ABC’s non-dues revenue activities:
- Develop and deliver industry-leading events for all facets of the association, and robust management education seminars and programs.
- Direct all aspects of multiple monthly networking events (attendee range from 50-400), and signature events including Excellence in Construction Awards and Golf outing.
- Produce an annual plan that addresses members’ training and business development needs and achieves ABC’s financial goals.
- Direct the full life cycle of each program including venue and other contract negotiations; event registration; billing; materials preparation; onsite event management; and post-event evaluations, analysis, and close-out.
- General management and oversight of operations and finance:
- Prepare and manage annual budgets and regularly provide benchmarking, status and forecasting reports. Responsible for financial oversight to ensure profitability
- Develop annual sponsorship packages and solicit donors for support.
- Understand and manage billings and, when required, collections processes.
- Negotiate and review contracts for President review and approval
- Serve as staff liaison to the Programs, Management Education and Golf Outing Committees
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of 7-10 years of event and programming experience
- Working knowledge/experience with venues in Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and the District of Columbia.
- Association or meeting planning background preferred.
Apply online and attach cover letter with salary requirements and resume HERE >
CraftMasters Training Academy Instructors (Beltsville, MD)
Want some part-time work? Check out our openings for construction trainers to help grow and train the next generation of trades people.
ABC CraftMasters has openings for tradesmen with a minimum of five years trade experience to become a primary or substitute instructor. Instruction can be short-term (6-8 weeks) or longer term (7-9 months).
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