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Job Brief The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) is looking for a high-performing Education Events Coordinator with experience in the meetings and events field, preferably with an association. The Education Events Coordinator is an integral part of the Education Sales & Operations Team and will be an important part of the team planning and executing high quality educational events. This position is full-time with a hybrid schedule, located in Old Town Alexandria, VA. Education Events Coordinator Assists with education session logistics at onsite events in collaboration with GENESIS Concierge and/or VP of Education Sales and Operations. Hotel and vendor contact for events, as assigned. Responsible for speaker management for both virtual and live events including securing contracts/presentations from speakers, coordinating schedules, processing expenses/speaking fees, etc. Coordinate meeting logistics for association events, as assigned. Responsible for course material purchases and inventory management. Provide administrative support for the education sales and operations team including data entry, shipment management, registration customer support, evaluation processing, transcript management and certificate processing and support. Responsible for registration management including registration set up for events, downloading and managing external registration lists, badge printing and reconciliation. Support Knowledge by Design clients including data upload, individual education tracking etc. Education program customer support; online/ virtual education technical customer support. Willingness and ability to travel to trade shows, meet with members, attend industry events, and stay abreast of PHTA education products and services. Willingness and ability to provide support for webinars and virtual education during the evenings, as necessary. COMPENSATION Salary commensurate with experience In addition to compensation PHTA offers a complete and generous package of health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance; 401(k), personal time, holidays and many other job perks. EXPERIENCE 2+ years in event planning required Excellent oral and written communications skills Highly organized Project management skills Previous association experience preferred Detail oriented and ability to multi-task required Customer service oriented and team player Experience in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint This job description does not imply that the stated requirements are the only expectations for the job. Incumbents are expected to perform any other duties that may be assigned. PHTA has the right to revise this job description at any time. About PHTA The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), a non-profit organization with over 4,000 members from around the world, was established in 1956 to support, promote, and protect the common interests of the $36.5B pool, hot tub and spa industry. PHTA provides education, advocacy, standards development, research, and market growth to increase our members’ professionalism, knowledge and profitability. Additionally, PHTA facilitates the expansion of swimming, water safety and related research and outreach activities aimed at introducing more people to swimming, making swimming environments safer and keeping pools open to serve communities. For more information, visit PHTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our leadership team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Design, develop, and implement innovative educational programs aligned with the organization's mission and strategic goals.
• Manage all aspects of program delivery, including curriculum development, resource allocation, and budget oversight.
• Recruit, train, and supervise program staff, volunteers, and instructors.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with schools, community partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and implement robust evaluation frameworks to assess program effectiveness and impact, using data to inform continuous improvement.
• Secure funding through grant writing, fundraising initiatives, and partnership development.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, reporting obligations, and organizational policies.
• Represent the organization at conferences, workshops, and public events to promote programs and build partnerships.
• Identify emerging trends and best practices in education to inform program development.
• Collaborate with the communications team to promote program successes and recruit participants.
• Advocate for educational policies that support the organization's mission and objectives.

• Master's degree in Education, Public Policy, Non-profit Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in educational program development and management, preferably within a non-profit setting.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex programs from conception to evaluation.
• Strong understanding of educational best practices, curriculum development, and learning theories.
• Excellent project management skills, including budgeting, planning, and resource allocation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience in grant writing and public speaking.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with program evaluation and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Passion for educational equity and social impact.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.

The Cancer Support Community (CSC) is seeking a dedicated, professional, and passionate full -time Director of Education. Reporting to the Vice President, Helpline, Education, and Outreach, the Director of Education is responsible for the creation, development, implementation, dissemination and evaluation of dynamic, evolving, and multi-faceted education initiatives , including CSC’s hallmark, “Frankly Speaking About Cancer” (FSAC) program . The Director supervises day-to-day operations of the dynamic Education team to ensure that CSC educational initiatives are delivered at the highest standards of plain language, health literacy, and psychosocial care for people impacted by cancer. The Director should possess strong interpersonal and collaborative skills to drive the operational execution and implementation of day-to-day activities. The Director should also possess strong project management experience , with an understanding of the challenges involved with managing portfolios of projects , in order to serve as the team’s project lead when working with internal teams and external partners to ensure that CSC educational resources and initiatives align in a coherent operating model, consistent with the mission, culture, and strategy of the organization. The Director is ultimately responsible for the development and curation of CSC’s educational initiatives, including print, digital and online materials, and evaluation. Further, the Director contributes to CSC fund development and grant writing – including ideation to drive innovation, and related grant management.

The ideal candidate should possess highly effective leadership skills and project management experience and be able to demonstrate experience with community outreach, coalition building and advocacy.

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, OUTREACH AND MANAGEMENT :

• Building upon the existing Frankly Speaking about Cancer (FSAC) programs, develop innovative educational programs and ensure they continue to reflect patient experience and evolving science by
  utilizing patient and caregiver insights collected throughout CSC, identifying needs and communication gaps and addressing them, and by including patient & caregiver insights in the co-creation of materials.

• Work collaboratively with FSAC partners, including other non-profit organizations, patient advocates , and health care providers to inform the development and delivery of patient-centered educational programs.

• Ensure the integrity, cultural relevance, and gold-standard plain language and health literacy appropriateness of all written, digital, and online educational materials with ongoing updates.

• Conduct program evaluation to continuously improve FSAC deliverables, as well as to provide insights and outcomes/impact data to funders.

• Ensure continuous improvement through evaluation of education outcomes .

• Track year over year distribution and outreach of all FSAC materials.

• Finalize scope of work and innovative deliverables based on funding provided.

• Attract, motivate, engage, and develop a diverse staff ,
  fostering an inclusive, mission-focused culture.

• Provide supervision and opportunities for professional growth both within CSC teams and outside organizations.

• Manage work of staff, contractors, vendors, and interns to produce high quality educational and programmatic deliverables.

• Support Vice President, Helpline, Education, and Outreach, in maintaining an organizational structure for the Education team that is guided by the CSC strategic plan, defining organizational responsibilities, decision-making authorities, and management of department resources.

DIGITAL CONTENT DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING STRATEGY :

• Foster a digital first mindset amongst the Education team and across the enterprise in alignment with the broader organizational transformation initiatives .

• Collaborate with the Communications and Digital teams to enhance the user experience for FSAC programs and deliverables.

• Work closely with the Communications and Digital teams to brand, promote , and target CSC and/or FSAC materials to diverse groups; and cross-promote all web content .

• Work in consultation with the Program & Health Equity team to ensure materials are culturally relevant and adapted to different communities of people living with cancer.

PROFESSIONAL OUTREACH :

• Support Vice President, Helpline, Education, and Outreach in work ing with external stakeholders to distribute and disseminate programs (e.g., workshops) .

• Stay abreast of emerging issues, trends and opportunities in patient-centered education and ensure that CSC remains
  in the forefront of educational program delivery to people impacted by cancer .

• Serve as external face/liaison for the Education team at professional conferences, with funders, advocacy boards, and other cancer and health advocacy organizations when required by CSC leadership.

Performs otherduties as requested b y management

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong education and program management experience with an understanding of the challenges of managing portfolios of projects.

• Experience with community outreach, coalition building , and advocacy. Ability to work with multiple and diverse stakeholders.

• Experience with cultural adaptations and/or health education among communities of color and/or historically underserved populations, a plus.

• Outstanding written and verbal skills with ability to communicate clearly about complex health issues using plain language and health literacy best practices.

• Experience in budget development and oversight.

• Demonstrated experience in educational needs assessment and evaluation.

• Demonstrated leadership and acute analytical skills. Experience supervising and mentoring staff as well as managing the work of outside consultants and vendors.

• Highly effective interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to leading teams , the ability to quickly develop productive, collaborative relationships with staff across CSC, partners, and other external
  stakeholders.

• Highly motivated and self-directed, including the ability to work independently, to take the lead role on assigned projects, and to multi-task effectively while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy of product work, and meeting
  deadlines.

• Team player, creative thinker, effective problem-solver, and customer service
  orientation.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• General administrative skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and project management software (including Smartsheet) .

EDUCATION :

• Minimum of master’s degree in public health, social or behavioral sciences (e.g., Public Health, Health Communication, Social Work, Social Psychology, Sociology or related health and human services fields), communications, or related field, required .

EXPERIENCE :

• Minimum of two years of project management experience, preferably in a health education or health communications position, preferred .