Association Account Specialist

Do you enjoy working with a variety of people? Are you looking for a position with growth potential? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking an organized self-starter to fill the position of Association Account Specialist. This position enjoys a high level of contact with our members through meetings, events, and workshops.

Who are we? We are the Merchants Exchange, a 147-year-old organization that plays a pivotal role in the Columbia River Maritime Industry. We are a small team located in downtown Portland, working together to provide exceptional service to our members.

This position is responsible for the following:

• Planning, organizing, and executing events.
• Organizing meetings and facilities arrangements, training sessions, seminars, Board meetings, and conferences.
• Providing administrative services to include correspondence and record keeping, Board support, meeting attendance, and preparation of minutes for meetings.
• Monitoring and responding to association email accounts, phone inquiries, and member requests.
• Preparing marketing materials and producing newsletters, financial reports, statistics reports, and bulletins.
• Ensuring association websites are current and accurate.
• Supporting remote meetings, including facilitating virtual/hybrid events, hosting webinars, and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Ensuring data and contact management software database programs are maintained.

This role typically requires an associate’s degree or a minimum of 3 years of experience in program management, event planning, and administrative support. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to be patient and professional with interactions is essential. Knowledge of the agricultural community, the maritime industry, and/or intermodal transportation is helpful, but we are willing to train!

You should have above average skills using Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, in addition to experience with website maintenance and Constant Contact (or similar contact management software). Skills using Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, and Photoshop is a plus for creating forms, flyers, annual reports, and brochures.

The Association Account Specialist position is full-time and works on-site in our office, Monday-Friday. This position is non-exempt with a starting pay range of $28-$31 per hour, depending on experience. This position is eligible for medical, vision, and dental insurance, a flexible spending account, long-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k) plan with an employer contribution. Other benefits include sick leave, vacation, and paid holidays.

If you are ready to launch your career in an exciting industry, please submit a resume. The position is open until filled.

To be considered for the initial review, please submit your completed materials by Wednesday, May 13th.

Merchants Exchange is an equal opportunity employer. Cascade Employers is assisting with this recruitment.

Pay: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work on-site, Monday-Friday at our office in downtown Portland?

Work Location: In person