Associate Executive Director

About the Role

Raybourn Group International (RGI) is seeking a full-time associate executive director to join our Indianapolis office. RGI is an AMC Institute–Accredited Association Management Company dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations, trade associations, and professional societies thrive. We partner with mission-driven organizations across a wide range of industries, serving as an extension of their teams and providing the expertise, strategy, and operational support they need to achieve their goals. Our team delivers comprehensive association management services, including executive leadership, strategic planning, membership growth and engagement, financial management, marketing and communications, advocacy, education and professional development, publications, and meeting and event management. Because we serve a diverse portfolio of clients, our staff have the unique opportunity to work on a variety of projects, develop broad professional skills, and make a meaningful impact across multiple organizations and industries. RGI has been named as Best Places to Work in Indiana for the past six years.

Work Schedule & Travel

Regular work hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., with flexibility as needed. The position allows a hybrid schedule with up to two remote workdays per week. This position requires travel by air 2-3 times per year (approximately 2 weeks of travel). While at the event, must be able to work extended hours. Some international travel may be required.

What Success Looks Like

We're looking for someone who:

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are exactly alike.
• Is comfortable balancing multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders.
• Enjoys learning new industries, organizations, and subject matter.
• Can move between strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
• Takes initiative, adapts quickly, and embraces change.
• Is willing to grow into new responsibilities as the organization evolves.

Responsibilities

The Associate Executive Director serves as the Executive Director’s primary internal partner to provide leadership across operations, governance, membership, volunteer engagement, and organizational effectiveness. The Associate Executive Director ensures that staff, volunteers, and resources are aligned to achieve strategic objectives while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role also leads membership development efforts, driving recruitment, retention, engagement, and member value initiatives that support long-term organizational growth and impact.

• Board of Directors and Governance:
  • Lead the preparation, coordination, and compilation of Board and Executive Committee material in partnership with the Executive Director.
  • Oversee the Code of Ethics grievance process when initiated by reporting parties.
  • Draft initial weekly update to the Board of Directors for review by Executive Director.
  • Attend and participate in Board of Director meetings.
  • Assist in the production of meeting materials, reports and dashboards.
  • Recommend, review, draft and uphold A