Chapter Relations Manager

Type:
Full Time, Exempt Position |

Location:

Virtual Office;
Remote

Do you enjoy working with business professionals, C‑suite executives, and company owners? Are you detail‑oriented with high‑level administrative and organizational skills? Are you looking to be part of an innovative, enthusiastic team committed to growing private companies’ value and worth in the marketplace while creating high‑performing board members for effective governance roles?

If so, we’d like to hear from you!

The Private Directors Association (PDA) is the premier professional nonprofit organization for private company governance. Our purpose is to enable and enhance the value, growth, and resilience of privately held companies through effective governance. Created in 2014, we serve more than 3,500 members, with 20+ Chapters located throughout the United States.

PDA is seeking to hire a full‑time Chapter Relations Manager to join our team. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the key responsibilities for the position are defined below.

PDA’s Chapter Relations Managers serve as the primary liaison between PDA’s national office and its Chapters. This role is responsible for strengthening Chapter operations, supporting volunteer leadership, and ensuring alignment with PDA’s mission to promote effective governance in private companies. Chapter Relations Managers are relationship‑builders, strategic thinkers, and skilled communicators who thrive in a member‑driven environment.

• Serve as the main point of contact for Chapter leaders, providing guidance on governance, operations, and strategic planning
• Facilitate onboarding and ongoing training for Chapter officers and committees
• Work with Chapter and National CFO on annual Chapter budget, along with financial tracking year‑round
• Support Chapter succession planning and volunteer recruitment
• Assist Chapters in planning and executing local events. This includes: negotiating and reviewing event contracts/agreements/ BEOs, scheduling, creating, and tracking registrations, assisting with speaker requests and event facilities to coordinate day‑of‑logistics
• Work with Chapters to create a budget and financial settlement sheet for each event
• Ensure Chapter events align with PDA's national standards and branding
• Collaborate with National staff to promote Chapter events through PDA's website, newsletters, and social media
• Partner with Chapters to implement member recruitment and retention strategies
• Monitor membership trends and provide data‑driven insights to Chapter leaders
• Coordinate event marketing materials and special requests with National Communications and Marketing team
• Create and distribute Chapter newsletter and event emails, as needed
• Track Chapter performance metrics including event attendance, member growth, and engagement levels
• Use AMS/CRM tools to manage Chapter data and communications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or minimum of two years relevant work experience, preferably with an association or nonprofit organization working with members and/or Component Chapters
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and the Office 365 environment
• Hands‑on experience using membership data management, customer relationship, and event management software; experience with Glue Up is a plus
• Competency using tech platforms including Zoom and automated tools
• Event management experience is a plus

• Highly‑organized, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Reliable and dependable, with ability to work efficiently with a high level of autonomy and meet deadlines
• Comfortable understanding budgets and working with numbers
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with others to achieve meaningful outcomes
• Possesses top‑notch member service‑oriented skills
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and professionalism serving private companies, executives, and other business professionals
• Ability to travel, if requested, on a limited basis to attend staff events or provide on‑site event support
• Ability to work limited evenings or weekends for Chapter webinars
• To Apply:
  
  Send your resume and cover letter,
  including your salary…