Director of Events and Education

The Missouri Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA) is seeking a detail-oriented, people-forward events professional to lead the planning, coordination and execution of all association events and continuing education programs. This is a hands-on role with high visibility and real impact for Missouris independent agency community; insurance knowledge is a plus, but not required.

Salary Range: $55000.00 - $80000.00 per year

Annual Base Salary + Bonus Opportunities

Total Compensation: $55,000-$80,000 (base salary $55,000-$75,000 plus potential for incentive bonuses)

Annual cost-of-living and performance-based raises, with the possibility of additional mid-year performance increases

401(k) match

Employer paid health, dental and life insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Additional paid time off during the summer

Cafeteria plan

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer two annual events with trade shows, social events and education sessions
• Plan and administer three smaller events and numerous education courses for members
• Negotiate and contract with hotels and other venues to host events and education programs
• Arrange speakers for events and courses, with consultation of event committees
• Coordinate with all vendors who provide services for events and education courses
• Work with association members and other interested parties to conceptualize new opportunities for education of insurance agents
• Develop and implement tools for attracting vendors, exhibitors and sponsors to/for association events and membership
• Supervision of one staff member

• Experience planning and executing professional events (conferences, trade shows and/or education programs); 5+ years' experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional planning, manage timelines and keep stakeholders aligned
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including vendor negotiation and speaker/partner coordination
• Strong budget ownership experience (building event budgets, tracking spending and delivering within targets)
• Comfortable supervising others and improving processes to elevate attendee, exhibitor and sponsor experiences

Preferred: Association or continuing education experience; familiarity with CRM/event registration platforms; prior exposure to insurance or financial services.