Career Center

PASAE is your link to professional and qualified individuals in association management and allied businesses. Our Career Center provides a targeted, economical, and time-responsive service connecting candidates with associations and businesses that have job openings.

About the Field

Association management is a unique and dynamic field. Associations are broadly diversified organizations with business models ranging from event planning to publishing to e-commerce to member services—and often much more—all housed under one roof. No matter your area of interest or expertise, there is a position within an association that is perfect for you.

Professional Certifications

• CAE Certification

  The Certified Association Executive (CAE) program is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and designate association professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to manage an association in today’s challenging environment. Earning the CAE credential brings significant benefits to both individuals and the organizations that support them. As a CAE Approved Provider, all of PASAE's educational programming is eligible for CAE credits.

• CMP Program

  The Events Industry Council launched the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program in 1985 to enhance the knowledge and performance of meeting professionals, promote the status and credibility of the meeting profession, and advance uniform standards of practice. The CMP credential is recognized globally as the badge of excellence in the meeting, convention, exhibition, and event industry. Qualifications for certification are based on professional experience, education, and a rigorous exam. PASAE also offers programming eligible for CMP credits.