Director of Growth & Operations

Benefits

• Paid time off

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence the future of UMAPP
• Own and execute all aspects of UMAPP operations
• Plan and run events that people want to attend
• Grow membership through creative outreach and relationship-building
• Build and execute marketing campaigns (email, social, partnerships)
• Manage budgets, track performance, and improve profitability
• Work directly with an engaged Board—but drive the day-to-day
• Represent UMAPP in the industry and build your personal brand along the way

Requirements

• Is early in their career (roughly 3–8 years of experience)
• Ready for more ownership
• Has experience in events, marketing, associations, or community-building
• Enjoys both strategy and execution (you’ll be doing both)
• Wants visibility, responsibility, and a chance to build something meaningful
• Thinks in terms of growth, not maintenance

Qualifications

• Comfortable with QuickBooks, Excel, email marketing platforms, and basic website management
• Strong communicator (written and verbal)
• Organized, but not rigid

Skills

• Experience in the promotional products or events industry

Pay

• Base salary: $55,000–$70,000 (depending on experience)
• Performance bonus: 5–15% tied to membership growth, event profitability, sponsorship revenue, and member engagement

Schedule

• Travel and industry conference participation covered, including the PPAI Leadership Development Conference

Contact Information

To apply, send your resume and a brief note on why this role fits where you are in your career to: Patrick Napurski | 1980.UMAPP@gmail.com

Applications are accepted through May 15, 2026.