Deputy Director, Insurance Industry

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🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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🔒 Insurance

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The Institutes

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201 - 500 employees

🛡️ Insurance

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

Insurance • Education • Non-profit

The Institutes is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1909 that educates, elevates, and connects professionals in risk management and property-casualty insurance. With 115+ years of history, it serves roughly 1. 1–1. 3 million professionals and individuals annually, produces 300+ events (conferences, webinars, podcasts, presentations) each year, and is a frequent source of thought leadership for media. The organization’s mission centers on workforce education, professional development, and industry-focused research and events to support the insurance and risk management community globally.

📋 Description

• Lead execution of the business unit’s strategic priorities, annual operating plan, and key performance measures • Collaborate with Chapter leadership in strategic planning and execution on a chapter level • Build and maintain a rolling annual plan that integrates membership, programming, communications, sponsorship, and operational milestones • Establish practical systems, workflows, and documentation that support quality, consistency, and scale in a start-up environment • Identify opportunities for innovation, growth, and improved member value while balancing budget, capacity, and business unit priorities • Develop and implement strategies for member recruitment, onboarding, engagement, retention, and renewal • Define, refine, and communicate the business unit’s member value proposition for young professionals in risk management and insurance • In collaboration with Business Unit Marketing, design and improve the member journey, including programs, communications, and community-building opportunities • Use data, feedback, and participation trends to recommend improvements to membership offerings and engagement strategy • Collaborate with Partnership team to create and market sponsorship packages • Serve as the primary staff liaison to Executive Leadership Council, including agenda planning, meeting preparation, follow-up, and execution of priorities • Build strong relationships with ELC members, volunteers, and external stakeholders to support engagement, alignment, and informed decision-making • Prepare reports, updates, presentations, and planning materials for the ELC and other stakeholders • Support governance-related coordination, including committee activity, bylaws implementation, and volunteer leadership engagement as applicable • Lead planning and delivery of member programs, educational offerings, networking opportunities, and events, both virtual and in person • Coordinate with marketing, communications, technology, finance, and other shared-services partners to ensure effective execution and a strong member experience • Help develop and support sponsorship, partnership, and stakeholder engagement efforts that strengthen the business unit’s reach and sustainability • Ensure project management structures, calendars, and accountability mechanisms are in place for key initiatives and events • Develop and manage the business unit’s annual budget in partnership with organizational leadership and finance support • Monitor revenue and expenses, track performance against goals, and recommend adjustments as needed to support financial sustainability • Oversee day-to-day operations of the business unit, including vendor coordination, technology platforms, compliance support, and process improvement • Establish regular reporting on business unit performance, membership metrics, program outcomes, and budget status • Collaborate with chapters and finance to ensure compliance with non-profit status

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required • 5+ years of professional work experience required • Insurance industry experience strongly preferred • Experience working with young professionals, emerging talent communities, or member populations in risk management and insurance strongly preferred • Experience leading teams • Demonstrated ability to turn strategic goals into measurable execution and operational results • Experience managing budgets, vendors, and projects • Experience building programs, events, engagement strategies, or member-facing initiatives preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company contribution up to 16% • Generous time off package that includes paid vacation, personal, sick, and holidays • Paid maternity and parental leave • Tuition reimbursement • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage • Free lunch every day when working on campus • Onsite fitness center • Beautiful 1.25-mile walking path