Family Focused Treatment Association - Operations Associate - hybrid remote/office-based position in the Kansas City Metro area.
As an Operations Associate, you will play a key role in maintaining smooth, efficient operations—handling financial administration, managing membership processes, coordinating office logistics, and supporting our signature events. Together, each team member contributes to a shared vision of more communities in which those who support families feel supported and all are thriving. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an important cause for families and communities, and have an impact across North America, all while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid remote/office-based work environment in the vibrant & thriving Kansas City Metro!
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FFTA Operations Associate Position Information
Job Type: Full Time
To apply, applicants need to email Michelle Mitchell, mmitchell@ffta.org by June 25.
Meetings & Events Coordinator
IAPD – The Performance Plastics Association
Location: Overland Park, KS (In-Office, with Travel up to 30%)
Reports To: Director of Meetings & Events
Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 per year (DOE)
Travel Requirement: Up to 30%
About IAPD
IAPD – The Performance Plastics Association represents the performance plastics industry, bringing together distributors, manufacturers, fabricators, manufacturers’ representatives and service providers to advance the industry through education, networking and advocacy. Our meetings and events play a crucial role in supporting our members and fostering engagement.
Position Overview
IAPD is seeking a Meetings & Events Coordinator to support the planning and execution of meetings, conferences and events that further our mission and serve our members. This position is a strong fit for someone early in their meetings career who is eager to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in industry association event planning.
This is a highly administrative position that involves managing logistics, tracking event data, coordinating communication and supporting in-office and on-site event execution. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized and comfortable managing timelines and information behind the scenes. They should be looking to build skills and contribute in a supportive, fast-paced professional setting.
The Meetings & Events Coordinator will act as a key point of contact in the IAPD office, especially when the Director of Meetings & Events is traveling. While this position includes some travel, the majority of time will be spent working from the IAPD headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, coordinating and executing 30+ conferences, regional meetings and virtual events, annually
- Serve as a key administrative support resource for the Director of Meetings & Events
- Manage event logistics including contracts, vendor communication, food and beverage planning, AV and printing/shipping coordination
- Provide excellent customer service to members, sponsors, exhibitors and speakers both on-site, and in the office, during event preparation periods
- Track event data using tools such as Excel, CVENT (event management software), and iMIS (association management system)
- Assist in the creation of agendas, speaker communications, event emails and post-event surveys
- Prepare weekly reports, maintain records and manage digital files for all meetings and events
- Travel to multi-day, out-of-state events (approximately 4–6 times per year) to assist with on-site logistics and registration
- Serve as the in-office point of contact for the Meetings & Events Department while the director is traveling
- Serve as a co-liaison to IAPD committees and task forces as needed, helping with scheduling, minutes and communications
Qualifications & Skills
- 2 years minimum of professional administrative, customer service and/or meeting/event planning experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience with or willingness to learn CVENT, iMIS or other CRM/event software
- Excellent attention to details, as well as time management and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence, including comfort with professional email and phone communication
- Self-starter who can simultaneously manage multiple projects and meet project deadlines
- Willingness to travel out of state (overnight, 1–5 days per trip) several times per year. Travel is required to support busy, on-the-ground event execution and should not be considered a leisure or networking perk
- Experience in an association, nonprofit or member-based organization is a plus
Why Join IAPD?
- Be part of a small, close-knit team of nine professionals where collaboration and professional development are valued
- Work in a professional office environment that encourages teamwork and supports growth
- Enjoy 100% employer-paid employee health and dental insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability insurance
- Take advantage of generous PTO and sick time
- Participate in professional development through training, industry events and learning opportunities
- Benefit from a generous 401(k) employer match
- Gain valuable experience working on impactful, well-run events across North America
Americans with Disability Specifications
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, speak, hear, see and use hands to handle objects
- There are minimal requirements to lift, carry, push or pull
Work Environment
- This position is based in an office environment
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Other Duties
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Lauren Fredrickson at lfredrickson@iapd.org.
Equal Opportunity Statement
IAPD – The Performance Plastics Association is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
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Job Summary
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