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Director of Education

Overview:
The Director of Education is a key position in a small and growing trade association. This position is very “hands-on” and detailed oriented in providing an outstanding educational experience for our members and the industry-at-large. The Director will develop and execute strategies to grow the educational content including the EGSA Reference Book, a top association priority, by working with leadership and key members, as well as enhancing current educational programs including our popular schools and certification programs. The person will be a self-starter, agile and nimble, is able to work on numerous projects simultaneously, and has a passion for crea0ng new work products while maintaining day-to-day processes. The Director is an independent thinker with outstanding communication, project management and judgment skills in navigating multiple priorities with a diverse group of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
Educational Content and Project Management
• Work closely with the Education Committee and staff in creating new classroom and lab training including certification preparation to complement and enhance EGSA’s current programs.
• Serve as project management lead on updatng EGSA’s on-site Power Generation reference book; also serve as administrative lead.
• Serve as staff lead on all conference (currently two per year) educational sessions and project manage and coordinate all speakers.
• Oversee the execution of all in-person and virtual schools. Ensure a quality member experience by reviewing instructor presentations and attendee engagement.
• Partner with Membership Experience in recruiting Member targets that participate in educational offerings. Responsible for educational member communications including various marketing channels.
• Develop and enhance EGSA’s Learning Management System (LMS) with both EGSA and Member content; create other online programs to support technician certification needs.
• Support all other existing educational programs including Power Webinars.
• Oversee the administration of the technician certification program.
• Staff lead on the Education Committee and other Education groups.
• Management of Educaotin budget including monthly review of financials and forecast updates.
• Other tasks as assigned by EGSA staff leadership.
 

Skills and Qualifications:
To achieve our mission, we hire energetic individuals with a posi0ve and entrepreneurial mindset who possess the following skills:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five to eight years of educaotinal content experience in the association management sector; desired in the power generaotin or related fields.
• Specific project management experience; desired PMP certification.
• Excellent verbal and written, i.e., “soft” communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Work accurately with a laser focus attention to detail.
• Solid computer skills, extensive knowledge of MS Office.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with social media pla\orms.
• Ability to work individually and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, assertive, and self-motivated.
• Strong project management, multitasking, and decision-making skills.
• Professional and friendly demeanor especially in member communications.
• Ability to take ownership of a process and to use problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
• Demonstrate the highest level of personal and ethical standards.

Benefits and Compensation:
This position offers a competitive salary with exceptional benefits that include a 401(K) retirement and profit-sharing plan; generous paid time off; and a health-care reimbursement premium stipend.

Region: North America

Organization: Electrical Generating Systems Association

City/State: Remote

How to Apply: Please send cover letter with salary requirements and a resume via email to info@egsa.org. Write “Director of Education” in the subject line.

Deadline:

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