Nonprofit Operations and Membership Associate

South Central Virginia Business Alliance (SCVBA)  

Part-time | Flexible Hours | Southern Virginia Hybrid 

Are you a motivated, administrative-focused professional looking for flexible hours and meaningful work in the nonprofit, clean energy, and infrastructure space? SCVBA is seeking a detail-oriented Operations and Membership Associate to administer and grow our nonprofit. This is a high-impact role with tremendous potential to grow the organization and expand your leadership footprint. If successful, you will grow this role into a full-time Executive Director. 

What You'll Do: 

• Operations Management: Manage Board meetings, communicate financials (accounting performed by third-party consultant), manage internal systems. 

• Event Oversight: Plan and manage events with third-party support, including workshops, networking sessions, and conferences. We have two significant events that attract companies from across the United States, and typically a half dozen smaller events. 

• Membership Growth & Engagement: Support the Board's efforts to grow a strong regional network of clean energy and infrastructure professionals. SCVBA currently has ~100 members, including south-central local businesses, national contractors, electric utilities, independent power producers, renewable energy developers, government, and non-profits. 

• Communications & Outreach: Oversee member communications, newsletters, and social media presence. 

• Resource Development: Help launch and manage the Project Hub, an online hub for contractors and industry stakeholders. The Project Hub will serve as a central platform for managing and disseminating information related to the development and construction of various renewable energy projects in the south-central Virginia area.  

• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the Board to execute SCVBA’s mission and strategic goals. 

• "Travel: You may be required to travel up to twice a month within a 100-mile radius for company event meetings." 

Who You Are: 

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and non-profit operations focused. 

• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a diverse Board and partners 

• Experienced in nonprofits, membership organizations, or event planning 

• Based in or able to travel to Southern Virginia for Board meetings and in-person events 

Why Join SCVBA? 

This is a unique opportunity to: 

• Manage with purpose in a mission-driven organization 

• Gain valuable leadership experience in a growing sector 

• Enjoy flexible hours and a supportive, entrepreneurial environment 

• Play a key role in shaping the future of clean energy and infrastructure in the region 

Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference? 

We’d love to hear from you.