Associations & Organizations
Sample Jobs – Industry Overview – Job Profiles
Select one of the Job Profiles and review the qualifications and responsibilities of sport business professionals in Sports Organizations & Associations.
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The Executive Director oversees full-time staff, is in direct contact with the officers and the governing body, and is the final
decision-maker on association matters and business. Education. A bachelor's degree in related field, master's degree in sports or business administration. Experience
. Business experience in necessary, experience in Association management (meeting planning, hotel negotiator, corporate sponsorship), and Professional and intercollegiate sports experience. Resume Builders
. Industry knowledge, understanding of industry politics and ability to think out of the box. Salary. Ranges from $50,000, average $150,000,to the top $250,000.
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Associate Executive Director
The Associate Executive Director oversees and solicits all marketing and sponsorship efforts, assists with day-to-day operation
of office personnel, assists with business of the association, serves as the senior administrator for all affiliate groups and
associations, acts as liaison to board of directors/committee, and is an advisor on convention speakers, activities and sites. Education
. A bachelor's degree in business or related field, master's degree in sports or business administration. Experience
. Coordination of major events/tournaments is necessary, business world experience in sales, marketing and
sponsorship, and experience working in a college athletics department. Resume Builders. Public speaking engagements,
professional development seminars to enhance managerial experience, good communication and people skills. Salary. Ranges from $50,000, average $85,000, to the top $125,000
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Director of Communications
The Assistant Executive Director of Communications is the primary media contact, coordinates web site and other electronic
forms of communication. This job consists of writing, editing, and coordination of editorial calendar and outside authors for
association magazine, designing and creating of all graphical pieces, being the gatekeeper for all outgoing material, preparing
speaker scripts and introductions for conventions, coordinate convention luncheons, administer various scholarship and awards programs, and prepare association advertisements. Education
. A minimum bachelor's degree in athletics administration required, and master's in sports or athletics administration strongly recommended. Experience. Experience as a
college/university sports information director. Conference information director experience. Previous agency representative. Resume Builder
. Knowledge in computer hardware. Knowledge in publication, web site design, word processing, spread sheet, database and presentation software. Good written and verbal communication skills. Salary.
Ranges from $50,000, average $75,000, to the top $100,000 plus.
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Business Manager
The Business Manager handles all accounts payable and receivable, is in charge of employee benefits and payroll, processes
dues and payments for association and affiliate association memberships, handles staff travel accommodations, and oversees registration for convention, workshops and other events. Education
. A degree in business, and training on specific software packages (i.e. accounting software) is required. Experience. Business world experience helpful. Previous experience as an
assistant business manager is helpful. College/university business office experience necessary. Resume Builder.
Exceptional knowledge of computer software and database programs. Good communication skills. Salary. Ranges from $25,000, average $35,000, to the top $50,000 plus.
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Assistant Director of Administration
The Assistant Director of Administration is the meeting planner for major association and affiliate organizations, reviews and
negotiates hotel contracts for sites and meetings, administer affiliate associations on a daily basis, oversees and conducts
daily operations for organizations, is the staff liaison to offers, board of directors/executive committee of major association, and performs miscellaneous office duties relations to staff organization and administration.
Education. A master's degree in sports or business administration, and a bachelor's degree in related field. Experience. Prior experience with professional
association as a meeting planner. Experience dealing with hotel contracts and the overall administration of meeting planning.
Experience with a college/university athletics department or conference office. Understanding the industry trends and knowledge of the flow of transactions. Resume Builders
. Association management experience. Hotel management experience. Ability to handle multiple projects at one time. Communication and computer skills. Salary. Ranges from
$35,000, average $50,000, to the top $65,000.
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Membership Coordinator
The Membership Coordinator is in charge of allinvoices for all members for association dues, processes invoices for billing
dues, tracks turnover of members and all moves, provides membership lists/labels to association staff, and updates committee lists and changes in position. Education
. Learns association database and how it interacts with word processing/spreadsheet programs. Experience. Five years of experience as membership coordinator for more than a
half-dozen associations. Resume Builders. Computer literate in database software and computer network applications. Salary. Ranges from $30,000, average $40,000, to the top $55,000.
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Meeting and Event Manager
The Meeting and Exhibits Manager is responsible for selling exhibits for annual convention and workshops, works closely with
hotel personnel on sleeping rooms, menus, transportation, and other miscellaneous items. Education. Training in hotel management and/or business. Experience
. Work within the hotel industry and/or catering, business/accounting, sales and/or the front office of an operation. Resume Builders. Multiple years experience at major downtown hotels in major U.S.
city. Salary. Ranges from $35,000, average $45,000, to the top $50,000.
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Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for staff liaison to affiliate associations, board of directors and general
memberships, administers listservs (e-mail lists) for various associations, reviews resumes, interviews and hires interns for
internship programs, daily interaction and supervisor of interns, and miscellaneous responsibilities related to office supplies and equipment. Education
. A bachelor's degree in sports administration or related field is required, a master's degree in sports or business administration is desired. Experience
. Experience with a college/university athletics department. Experience in meeting planning or event coordination. Industry knowledge. Prior association experience. Resume Builders
. Computer experience and knowledge. Verbal and written communication skills. Supervisory experience. Salary. Ranges from $25,000, average $30,000, to the top $40,000.
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Receptionist
The Administrative Secretary/Secretary acts as the office receptionist, handles dictation for office personnel, assists with
convention and workshop registrations, and performs other duties as assigned. Education. Appropriate secretarial training
(typing, etc.), and a bachelor or associate's degree is preferred. Experience. Previous work in a secretarial related field is helpful. Resume Builders
. Good personality. Exceptional communication and organizational skills. Salary.
Ranges from $18,000, average $24,000, to the top $30,000.
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