Association Manager

Position Type: Full-Time | Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Reports To: MPIA Board of Directors

Work Location: Hybrid – primarily home-based with on-site events and activities

How to apply: Please forward your resume and cover letter to manager@mpia.ca

About MPIA

MPIA is a non-profit association dedicated to supporting and growing Manitoba’s print industry through career initiatives, training programs, and industry events — connecting employers, educators, government, and industry partners.

Position Summary

The Association Manager provides full-cycle operational and strategic leadership for MPIA. This role manages all programs, events, member engagement, and funder relationships serving as the primary liaison between the Board, members, sector council funders, and industry stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Board & Governance

• Schedule monthly Board meetings; prepare agendas and minutes
• Present monthly Association Manager activity report
• Schedule and run committee meetings

Sector Council Funding

• Manage funding applications, workplans, and funder compliance
• Submit progress reports and maintain audit-ready records. Manage cashflow and financial reporting
• Execute workforce development program activities for industry
• Collaborate with secondary and post-secondary institutions on developing print specific micro credentials and programs

Member Engagement & Communications

• Manage membership renewals, visits, and new member recruitment
• Produce newsletters, event promotions, and e-communications

Youth Engagement & Employment Agency Partnerships

• Attend career fairs to promote print industry careers to youth and job seekers
• Deliver career talks at schools, colleges, and community organizations
• Host and participate in informational webinars on workforce development and employment programs
• Connect employers with qualified candidates through active talent pipeline development

Event Planning & Execution

• Plan and execute the Annual General Meeting (AGM), Industry Rounds tables, Industry Tours and Women in Print events
• Organize the registration, logistics, sponsorship and day of activities for Name in Print and Inks on the Links Golf Tournament

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in association, nonprofit, or program management
• Experience with sector council / government funded programs
• Board support, governance, and committee coordination
• Experience in youth engagement, career development, or workforce programming
• Excellent communication; proficient in MS Office, Mailchimp, Membee
• Self-directed, organized, able to manage multiple priorities

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winnipeg, MB