Description

The Director of Education is a key position in a small and growing trade association. This position is very “hands-on” and detail-oriented in providing an outstanding educational experience for our members and the industry-at-large. The Director will develop and execute strategies to grow and standardize EGSA
training, 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, can 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.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Educational Content and Instructor Training

• Work closely with the Education Committee and staff to create new classroom and lab training, including certification preparation, to complement and enhance EGSA’s current programs.
• Lead and teach EGSA’s Load Bank Training and Cer0fica0on Program; update the curriculum as needed.
• Formalize and teach EGSA’s new Generator Maintenance Training Program.
• Support the review and oversight of the on-site schools’ curriculum.
• Partner with Membership Experience in recruiting Member targets that participate in educational offerings. Responsible for educational member communications, including various marketing channels.
• Develop content for 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.
• Staff lead on the Education Committee and other Education groups.
• 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 preferred.
• A minimum of five years’ experience as an instructional trainer in the on-site power generation industry.
• Five to eight years of educational content experience in the power generation industry.
• Excellent verbal and written, i.e., “soft” communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Work accurately with laser-focused 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.

Fringe benefits: EGSA offers a comprehensive medical, dental, and vision program to all full-time employees. We also offer a 401(K) retirement and profit-sharing plan; generous paid time off; and an office reimbursement stipend.