Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 2 days onsite; 3 days onsite starting Jan 1)

Industry: Non-Profit

Compensation: $40–$60/hour

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM- Hybrid Schedule, 3 days a week onsite

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Our client is a Chicago-based, tech-driven nonprofit organization focused on delivering high-impact educational and networking experiences to its members. They are known for their modern workplace culture, including multiple annual organizational wellness breaks, and have a long-standing reputation for investing in professional development.

Job Description:

Addison Group is hiring a Project Manager – Chapter Restructure to support a high-priority transformation project aimed at enhancing member engagement through reimagined chapter meetings. This contract role will work closely with internal teams, leadership, and volunteers to lead the planning and execution of new event formats, operational workflows, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end restructuring of regional chapter meetings and member engagement strategies
• Develop and manage project plans across multiple chapters and markets
• Design hybrid-capable event formats that support both virtual and in-person participation
• Optimize registration, planning, and follow-up processes for greater member satisfaction
• Evaluate and deploy tools or platforms that improve meeting management and attendee engagement
• Collaborate with chapter leaders, board members, and volunteers to drive adoption of new processes
• Define key metrics and report on program success, participation, and engagement trends
• Oversee logistics for events ranging from 30 to 300 attendees

Qualifications:

Required:

• 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in membership-based or nonprofit settings
• 8+ years of total professional experience
• Proven background in event or meeting planning and managing volunteers
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and initiatives

Preferred:

• CAE (Certified Association Executive) designation
• Familiarity with B2B operations or association technology
• Background in member engagement strategy or hybrid event design

Additional Details:

• Contract Duration: 6–8 months
• Dress Code: Business Casual

Perks:

• Mental health-focused organizational pauses during the year
• Collaborative, mission-driven team culture
• High placement success with Addison Group candidates

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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