Chapter Operations Lead

Operations Management - Own end-to-end operational execution for chapter meetings, national events, and organizational initiatives. Build and maintain SOPs for recurring operational activities; ensure consistency across chapters. Act as the operational point of contact for Chapter Directors, resolving logistics and execution issues quickly.Track budgets, vendor costs, and expenses related to operations; flag variances to the Operations Director. Inventory Management - Maintain accurate inventory of branded merchandise, collateral, signage, and event materials. Plan procurement and replenishment cycles ahead of events and chapter launches.Set up a simple tracking system (physical + digital) for stock movement across locations. Venue Sourcing & Coordination - Identify, evaluate, and finalize venues for chapter meetings, member events, and larger gatherings. Negotiate rates and terms with venues and vendors; manage contracts and payment timelines. Coordinate on-ground logistics seating, AV, catering, branding for a seamless member experience. Travel & Retreat Bookings - Manage flight, hotel, and ground transport bookings for member retreats and offsites across India.Build relationships with travel partners and hotel chains to secure preferential group rates.Handle itinerary planning and troubleshoot travel issues in real time during retreats. Technology Implementation - Serve as the operations owner for tools the organization uses (CRM, communication, scheduling, tracking systems). Drive rollout and adoption of new tools/processes across chapters, including basic training for teams.Identify gaps where technology can reduce manual operational effort, and propose solutions to the Operations Director. Requirements 34 years of experience in Operations, Coordination, logistics, event management and hospitalityStrong verbal and written communication skillsTech-savvy quick to learn new tools and confident driving adoption within a team.Good presentation and stakeholder coordination skillsProfessional, presentable and organized personalityAbility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentStrong execution mindset with attention to detailCoachable, adaptable and open to continuous learningAbility to multitask and manage priorities effectivelyStrong ownership, accountability and follow-up orientationComfortable working closely with leadership and handling confidential informationWilling to travel within AP & Telangana and across India for retreats and larger events. What Success Looks Like Chapter meetings and events run smoothly with zero last-minute operational surprises.Inventory is always accounted for and available when chapters need it.Retreat travel and venue bookings are cost-efficient, well-negotiated, and glitch-free.Technology tools are actively used across chapters, not just rolled out. Why Join Us Work Closely with Leadership Collaborate directly with dynamic leaders and decision-makers driving CorporateConnections forward.High Ownership & Growth Take ownership of meaningful operational initiatives and contribute directly to organizational growth and execution.Professional Learning Environment Gain exposure