The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the premier nonprofit association serving the volunteer fire, emergency, and rescue services. Today, the NVFC serves as the voice of over one million volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel on Capitol Hill and provides valuable training, programs, and other resources. 

The NVFC seeks a full-time Director of Education. This position is remote but will ideally be based in the Washington, DC, area near core staff and NVFC functions. The position will help develop and oversee all the association’s training and educational programs including virtual classroom, webinars, in-person training, and other initiatives.  The ideal candidate will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement a training/education strategy for the organization while ensuring high-quality, interactive, up-to-date and relevant content for NVFC members.

The NVFC provides competitive pay, an excellent benefits package, a great work atmosphere, work-life balance, and room for personal growth and learning. Location in DC, Maryland, or Virginia, preferred. Send a cover letter and resume to Abena Bonso-Bruce at apply@nvfc.org.  No calls please.

Qualifications/Skills/Competencies Required:

• Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation, and management of professional education programs
• Familiarity with continuing education, program evaluation and adult learning principles
• Proven expertise in managing end-to-end meeting and event planning with sound judgment in budgeting, logistics, vendor coordination and collaboration with instructors and stakeholders
• Highly organized with the ability to learn quickly, prioritize, and manage multiple projects with high attention to detail
• Demonstrated abilities in collaborative team building and consensus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other productivity tools
• Demonstrated ability to understand and respond to the needs of target audiences and member segments
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills and ability to present information accurately, persuasively, and concisely to different audiences
• Ability to work well under pressure, determine priorities, and produce results
• Demonstrated knowledge of and hands-on experience with federal grants management
• Project management skills to manage schedules and deadlines for ongoing initiatives
• Background or experience with online program development and delivery, web-related technologies, and media skills
• Excellent customer service ethic and responsiveness
• Demonstrated willingness to embrace change and adapt strategies as needed
• Ability to understand the importance of the position related to the success of NVFC
• Energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards and professional image
• Strong desire to continue to learn and develop new and exciting, interactive content
• Must demonstrate accuracy and keen attention to detail and seek to improve/promote quality in the organization while exhibiting objectivity and openness to others’ views
• Ability to operate and manage in a virtual office environment
• Well-respected, with proven management, judgment, industry relations, and communications expertise derived from work with successful organizations

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Education, Curriculum & Instruction or related degree from accredited four-year college or university; four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Volunteer fire service experience or knowledge of the volunteer fire service is preferred.

About National Volunteer Fire Council

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the premier nonprofit association serving the volunteer fire, emergency, and rescue services. Today, the NVFC serves as the voice of over one million volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel on Capitol Hill and provides valuable training, community support, and other resources.

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