AVP of Meetings & Events

The Indiana Bankers Association supports Indiana banking through member communications, issues advocacy, professional development, and connecting member banks with quality service providers. Through supporting nearly 115 bank members, IBA helps bolster the economic vibrancy of Indiana, with banks providing essential financial products and services as well as community outreach to the areas they serve. Employment with the IBA allows individuals to make an impact throughout the state while building connections with a multitude of bankers and bank service providers.

IBA benefits include a hybrid work schedule, competitive pay, 401(K) program with six percent company match, insurance, annual bonus program, paid time off and more.

Under the general direction of the Senior Vice President of Professional Development, this position provides managerial oversight for the Association’s larger events.

• Has primary focus on the Association’s signature events listed below, with oversight from the SVP of Professional Development. Responsibilities will include speaker selection, content development, marketing, sales and logistics.
• Will chair various IBA event-related committees including Business Lending, Compliance, Human Resources, Marketing, Retail, Operations & Technology, Financial Management, and Trust.
• Will participate in IBA education-related committees including Agriculture and Cyber/Security Committees.
• Will provide direction, when appropriate, for Professional Development Coordinators. Will also serve as additional support, when needed, for the various tasks listed in the Professional Development Coordinator’s job description that may need completed for the preparation of an educational offering.
• Acts as a resource person for other IBA staff members in the area of meeting and event planning and implementation.
• Handles member inquiries and provides member outreach.
  Some in-state travel may be required.
• Performs additional duties, as required or assigned.

• Events included, but not limited to, Mega Conference;
  Annual Convention;
  Banking on Women;
  Legislative Day (in conjunction with Government Relations); FLD Day @ Statehouse and FLD Conference (in conjunction with the FLD Coordinator); and the Economic Outlook
  The following is a listing of various roles and responsibilities that will be required for the events listed above. Not every event will require every responsibility listed below. This is a general list of roles and responsibilities, and some events may require additional responsibilities depending on the event and circumstance.
• Organizing and managing the committees listed above.
• Create, distribute, collect and review necessary Requests For Proposal (RFPs).
  Determine event date, schedule and track necessary sessions.
• Contact and contract necessary event and/or track speakers.
• Solicit potential exhibitors and sponsors for tradeshow exhibits and various sponsorship opportunities.
• Obtain necessary continuing education credits for the event.
• Determine, create and negotiate necessary signage and marketing materials.
• Onsite oversight and management of the event completion.

Required knowledge of adult education concepts, meeting planning and administration. Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation very beneficial. Strong oral and written communication skills; proven interpersonal competence. Demonstrated ability to handle details expeditiously and work on multiple projects. Relevant college degree and familiarity with adult education concepts essential. Awareness of banker education principles a plus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent walking, standing, and sitting within the work area.
• Driving to/from other locations for business-related purposes.
• The ability to lift office supplies/equipment of approximately 50 pounds.