Career Opportunities at MMAC

Career opportunities at MMAC

We’re Hiring! Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference in the future of the Milwaukee Region? Explore our job opportunities and join a team that is dedicated to creating a globally competitive region that fosters high-value employment to sustain a vibrant quality of life for all.

About MMAC

The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) was founded in 1861 to promote Milwaukee and represent the interests of its business community. Today, MMAC is the leading business association in the state with nearly 2,000 dues-paying members of all sizes and industries. Collectively, those companies employ 300,000 in the greater Milwaukee area. The membership is supported by a staff of 35.

Our Vision:

A globally competitive region that fosters high-value employment to sustain a vibrant quality of life for all.

Mission:

To improve metro Milwaukee as a place to invest capital, create jobs and grow businesses.

Purpose:

To serve as the pro-business advocate, lead effective collaborations that helps grow the region’s economy, and provide members with business and professional development opportunities.

Strategic Pillars:

The organization executes on four strategies to sustain and grow Milwaukee:

Collaborate to prepare, attract, and advance the talent employers need to thrive.
Facilitate corporate expansion, attraction, and entrepreneurship to fuel growth.
Foster equity in educational attainment, employment, and business development
Advocate for investment in the assets that enhance the livability of the region.

Workplace + Benefits

Includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life, HSA

Handmade

MMAC’s business hours are Monday thru Friday from
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
We offer a flexible and hybrid work style that each team member designs with their manager.
Training for most positions will necessitate more regular in office time for the first several months.
Team members have opportunity for annual outstanding performance bonus.
Offices located in the heartbeat of Milwaukee’s newest social hub – The 3rd Street Market.

Examples of our perks

Free on-site private gym
Secure and covered parking
Professional development programs through MMAC or other associations
Attend a wide variety of informational and networking events
Free professional sports tickets – Bucks, Brewers, Admirals, Marquette Basketball
Use of various corporate memberships – (ex. Milwaukee Zoo Pass)

Get out of the office
or away from your screen

Many of our positions will occasionally take you out of MMAC offices – to meet at client’s locations in metro Milwaukee. You will need to utilize your own transportation, with mileage reimbursed.

All staff can expect to attend events outside of their own responsibility/division to support the organization efforts (roughly one per month; some are before or after hours).

Current open positions

Senior Vice President (SVP)

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The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) is launching a search for a Senior Vice President, a newly created position that will play a critical role in the organization’s long-term leadership.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in strategic goal setting, public policy, communications, and organizational leadership, and will have a strong understanding of community and economic development.

MMAC has engaged Spano Pratt, a national executive search firm that specializes in recruiting CEOs and senior leaders for nonprofit organizations and foundations, to identify a group of candidates with a diverse set of backgrounds and experience and assist with other aspects of the search.

Executive Roundtable Manager

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Seeking an exceptional program manager for our executive peer groups.
Position requires a self-directed individual who enjoys customer interaction and the challenge of managing many moving parts. This position reports to the MMAC Vice President of Membership. Salary range: $50,000-$65,000

The Executive Roundtable Manager works works closely with nearly 400 CEOs, CFOs, and other top executives from small and mid-sized companies who participate in self-facilitated peer groups. The position involves ongoing communication with leaders and group participants to ensure the program is providing the highest level of service. This long-standing, hallmark program of the MMAC is poised for growth. You will work with the marketing and membership engagement teams to recruit new members and replace outgoing members.

Primary Duties

Manage Roundtable Groups

Assess and place new Roundtable members in groups of peers from non-competitive industries for best-practice sharing
Develop and manage a prospect list of potential roundtable candidates; with support from Membership and Sales team members
Manage group email communications, including monthly meeting notices and respond to ad hoc inquiries
Support each group’s volunteer leader with best practice tools MMAC has developed for this program

Develop new Roundtables

Collaborate with Membership and Sales to promote the program to MMAC members and prospects
Work with internal marketing team to promote program to attain more applicants
Attend and represent the Roundtable program and the MMAC at various events

Special Events

Develop content/activities with Event Director for Executive Roundtable special events (roughly 10 per year)
Recruit and retain annual program sponsorships; engage sponsors in programming throughout the year

Skills Required

Comfortable speaking with and presenting to CEOs and C-suite executives
Desire to help small businesses succeed and grow
Outcome driven and results-oriented
Demonstrated success in executing a marketing plan/growth strategy
Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills
Engage members on virtual calls and in-person meetings (some at client location)

Proficient in Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel, and aptitude to learn a custom membership database
Enjoy working independently and as a member of a team
Active listener who stives to learn the business challenges of each member
Ability to adapt to diverse personalities and communication styles

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a professional business setting
Bachelor’s degree preferred