About NASBP

Founded in 1942, the National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP) is a national trade association whose membership includes agencies employing surety bond producers, surety companies, reinsurers, and construction-oriented CPA firms. For more information, visit nasbp.org.

NASBP offers a warm and collegial small staff environment where each member of staff is a key contributor to the successful operation of the Association and is supportive of the roles and responsibilities of other colleagues. NASBP’s Bethesda, Maryland offices are accessible by public transit and there is nearby public parking.            

The Opportunity

NASBP seeks a capable and detail-oriented Manager, Professional Development with experience planning and administering peer groups.  Reporting to the Director of Professional Development, this exempt position plays a key role in supporting NASBP’s professional development initiatives. This individual will manage the implementation of education programs, including a new peer group initiative, virtual seminars, podcasts and continuing education credits.

The successful candidate is a highly organized and comfortable communicating with members, subject matter experts (SMEs)volunteers and colleagues.  The Manager, Professional Development, must be able to manage a large volume of information, handle multiple simultaneous projects and effectively use LMS and AMS.

This is a salaried, exempt position.

Compensation: $72,000 - $80,000

Benefits:  NASBP’s employee benefits include a flexible schedule with hybrid remote and in-office options; medical, dental and vision coverage with employee/dependent subsidy; 401k with strong company match; paid vacation and sick leave; and 11 paid holidays. 

Other Compensation:  Eligibility for performance bonus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Peer Group Program Management:
  Manage the development, coordination, and execution of a new peer group program to enhance member engagement and learning.
• Virtual Seminar Management:
• Manage all aspects of NASBP’s bi-monthly Virtual Seminars.
• Schedule speakers, collect bios, write session descriptions and develop presentation materials.
• Compile and share evaluation results with speakers, internal teams and committees to support continuous improvement.
• Review and edit Virtual Seminar recordings.
• Serve as back-up host for live events, if needed.
• Podcast Management:
• Work with hosts, guests and vendors to manage scheduling and logistics for NASBP’s bi-monthly podcast.
• Review audio files and draft/edit episode descriptions for publishing.
• Continuing Education (CE) Credits:
• Support the Director, Professional Development with application processes to obtain and maintain Insurance CE credits for NASBP’s in person and online programming.
• Ensure compliance with provider and accreditor requirements.
• In-Person School/Workshop/Roundtable Management:
• Support the Director, Professional Development with the timely collection of updated bios, materials and reimbursement requests as needed.
• Provide onsite support, if needed.
• Learning Content Development:
• Support the identification and organization of Reusable Learning Content (RLCs) to expand NASBP’s educational offerings.
• Work with the Director, Professional Development to develop and maintain in-person workshops and online courses.
• Website Content Management:
• Update and manage the professional development sections of the NASBP website and LMS, as needed.
• Additional Duties:
• Provide general support for the Professional Development team and programming as assigned.
• Be available for occasional business travel, evening events and weekend work as needed.

Position Requirements:

• BA/BS degree with minimum of 3+ years of experience.
• Experience with peer group administration a plus.
• Association work history a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and detail orientation with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks to meet firm deadlines.
• Experience with iMIS association management database and Elevate or similar Learning Management systems a strong plus.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate comfortably, courteously, tactfully and effectively with a wide range of internal and external contacts, including SME’s, leadership, speakers and partner organizations.
• Collaborative work style characterized by effective teamwork and initiative.
• High degree of integrity, professional demeanor and willingness to take on new tasks.
• Ability to manage assigned projects independently without close supervision.
• Knowledge of surety and/or construction industry a plus.
• Business travel as required.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to NASBP at hr@nasbp.org, subject line “Manager, Professional Development.”