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Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 12:50 PM By Jennifer Huber
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS - new jersey chapter OFFICE
| Position Title: |
President |
| Location: |
Mount Laurel, NJ |
| Reports To: |
Chairman of Board and Board of Directors |
To apply, send resume to
info@abcnjc.org.
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national association representing 21,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms in 69 chapters across the United States. ABC's membership represents all specialties within the U.S. construction industry and is comprised primarily of firms that perform work in the industrial and commercial sectors of the industry.
The New Jersey Chapter represents members for the entire Garden State. ABC is the construction industry's voice with the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the federal government and with state and local governments, as well as with the news media.
job description
Basic Function:
The position of the President of the ABC NJ Chapter encompasses the following:
Represent the association's interests through government advocacy
Develop and maintain a strong membership base
Provide valuable and timely education/training opportunities for members and their staff
Execute on delivering successful events
Communicate effectively with the public, the media, and other groups about ABC’s mission, accomplishments, and activities
Work with the Chapter Chairman, Board of Directors, regularly reporting on association activities, and following through on-board approved policies and plans
With the Treasurer, oversee the financial operations of the association, reporting to the board regularly, including assisting in developing the annual budget
Is the chief staff liaison to ABC National staff, board and events
Responsible for management of the association’s staff
Runs the day to day operations of the Chapter
Is proactive, accountable, discerning, innovative, collaborative, integrity-based, successful and balanced
Government Affairs:
Is the primary face of ABC in government affairs
In coordination with the Government Affairs Committee and the associations lobbyist, review and evaluate proposed legislation and regulation and take action accordingly
Communicate to members the importance of government affairs, the most recent information on issues that will affect them and their business, and recruit members to be more involved in the political process
Membership:
Work with staff to grow association membership and maintain a strong focus on member satisfaction
Regularly interface with ABC Contractor members to assess needs and communicate association activities
Increase membership engagement with ABC programs and services to assist members in working with each other to increase business opportunity for merit shop contractors
Education and Training:
In coordination with ABC National resources and our sister chapters, lead ABC New Jersey’s development of a merit shop apprenticeship program
Create and develop management and workforce training programs that assist members and their staff in developing skills to help grow their business
Event Management:
Oversee the continued growth of ABC New Jersey’s major membership events/member participation
Manage event timelines including effective marketing and budgeting for all events
Communications:
Effectively communicate with media and trade press
Utilize ABC’s various electronic communication channels and social media to share information about ABC’s programs and government affairs efforts
Board and Governance:
Attend all ABC Board of Directors meetings and report on the association’s activities
Make policy recommendations to board in accordance with national policy and association goals and objectives and report on the associations strategic plan
Work with Board Chair and members to identify and recruit volunteer leaders and ensure a strong leadership succession
Financial Management:
Work with budget committee to establish an annual budget for the association
Report regularly on the association’s finances
Insure associations policies and financial control procedures are executed
ABC National:
Complete all national reports as required by national board policy
Attend required national and regional meetings (approx. 4-5 per year)
Staff Management/Human Resources:
Oversee all aspects of staff management and human resources including hiring, termination, evaluations and performance of association employees
Is a leader of the staff to motivate and create culture of high accountability and productivity
Qualifications:
Recent association experience preferred, with a focus on nonprofit leadership
3+ years’ experience in upper management
Previous experience with construction or other craft driven industry highly desired
A focus on establishing long term relationships and skilled at identifying member needs
Business acumen with strong organizational skills, a sense of urgency and a commitment to quality
Focused and displays a goal and task-oriented work ethic
Experienced strategically using social media tools and marketing roll-out
Ability to work well in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment with a high level of energy, enthusiasm and passion for free enterprise
Must exhibit excellent written/verbal communication and exceptional member service skills
Driven to succeed with excellent problem-solving skills with integrity, sound judgment and a sense of urgency
Ability to work outside of the core business hours when necessary
Salary to commensurate with experience. Full benefits are available. Company vehicle.
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 12:12 PM By Jennifer Huber
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS - new jersey chapter OFFICE
| Position Title: |
Education Director |
| Location: |
Mount Laurel, NJ |
| Reports To: |
Chapter President |
To apply, send resume to
info@abcnjc.org.
Job Description
Basic Function:
The ABC NJ Education Director will develop, administer, and maintain all educational and training programs for ABC NJ, including but not limited to ABC NJ Apprenticeship program, Safety and Workforce Development programs and training services for ABC NJ and its members.
Specific Responsibilities
Duties:
Coordinate activities of all Chapter Apprenticeship programs and management educational programs
- • Act as liaison between the Apprenticeship Committees, Community College, Federal & State apprenticeship funds and students
Determine the need for new training programs within the Chapter membership
- • Work with the Apprenticeship Committee members to create additional training programs
- • Work with Management & Education Committee members to create educational programs to meet the needs of the membership
Recruit new instructors for Chapter Apprenticeship programs and instructors for other educational programs.
- • Conduct "Train the Trainer Program" for new hired instructors
- • Register them with proper school system and NCCER
- • Maintain a reserve pool of teachers for future programs, as the need arises
Establish and maintain liaison with local schools, U.S. and NJ Departments of Labor Licensing and Regulation (DLLR)and other potential source for recruiting apprentices
Maintain accurate files on the progress of all apprentices; with proper records regarding state registration, Veterans Administration, and NCCER
Ensure proper maintenance of student records, grades and OJT hours
Keep the Trust, Board, and Apprenticeship Committee apprised of all information pertinent to the operation of the chapter apprenticeship program
Work with the apprenticeship budget established by the Trust and Board of Directors and under the guidance of the President
Provide articles of interest on apprenticeship and other educational programs for the Chapter newsletter.
Monitor each program on a bi-weekly basis through personal visits to classes in all trades
Will personally visit contractors that have potential apprentices an attempt to recruit same additional company participation
Ability to work outside of the core business hours when necessary
Relationships:
Chapter President/CEO
Directly responsible for all actions
Mutually assisting at all times
Provide facts and ideas
Submit reports covering activities and expenses
Board of Directors
Provide ideas and information as needed, as well as execution
Primarily responsible for maintaining and increasing apprenticeship
Make formal report at monthly board meetings
Apprenticeship Committee & Management Committee
Provide information and recommend policies and procedures for the committees to follow
Act as liaison between this committee and the membership-at-large
Keep minutes of all committee meetings and establish an agenda prior to each
meeting
Assist committee chairperson and board liaison in preparing monthly committee reports to the Chapter Board of Directors
Qualifications:
Recent association experience preferred, with a focus on apprenticeship and educational training
Displays a passion for education planning and implementation, especially for the construction industry
The ideal candidate would have a college education, knowledge of the construction industry, state and federal apprenticeship training laws
Must exhibit excellent written/verbal communication and exceptional member service skills
Ability to work well in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment with a high level of energy, enthusiasm and passion for free enterprise
Business acumen with strong organizational skills, a sense of urgency and a commitment to quality
Knowledge of the construction safety industry and OSHA certifications are a plus