Employer: Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA)

Title: Director of Education, Administration

Reports to: Executive Director of Education, Instruction

Location: 100% Remote with 10/15% Travel

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 creating 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 updating 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 Education 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 positive and entrepreneurial mindset who possess the following skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five to eight years of educational content experience in the association management sector; desired in the power generation 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 platforms.
• 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.

Apply Now:

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

About Electrical Generating Systems Association

Founded in 1965, the Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA) is the world’s largest organization exclusively dedicated to on-site power generation. The Association is comprised of over 550 companies—Manufacturers, Distributor/Dealers, Contractors/Integrators, Manufacturer’s Representatives, Consulting & Specifying Engineers, Service Firms, end-users and others—throughout the U.S. and around the world that make, sell, distribute and use on-site power generation technology and equipment, including generators, engines, switchgear, controls, voltage regulators, governors and much more. The Association promotes contact with others in the industry and affords each Member an opportunity to make an impact on the industry through annual meetings and trade shows. EGSA also encourages the exchange of ideas and information for the mutual benefit of its Members, the industry and end-users of On-Site Power Generation Systems and serves as a source of information, education and training while actively promoting professionalism, communication, and international cooperation. Lastly, EGSA is a leading authority in the development and monitoring of performance standards for the On-Site Power Industry.

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