Posted: 05-Mar-26
Location: Virtual
Type: Full Time
Salary: $115,000 to $140,000
Categories:
Salary Details:
Internal Number: 2026ED1
Overview:
The Executive Director of Education is a senior leadership position in a small and growing trade
association. This position provides strategic oversight and hands-on leadership for all EGSA educational
programming and instructional initiatives. Working closely with the CEO and COO, the Executive Director
oversees all current programs while developing and launching new educational offerings that drive
revenue growth and meet evolving industry needs.
The Executive Director ensures that EGSA’s educational portfolio—including schools, certification
programs, customized trainings, LMS content, and the EGSA on-site Power Generation Reference
Book—remains current, relevant, and financially sustainable. The position plays a key role in business
development, new member growth, and industry engagement through innovative education
programming.
The individual will be strategic yet operationally strong, able to manage multiple priorities
simultaneously while building scalable programs supported by the appropriate mix of staff and
volunteers. The Executive Director demonstrates outstanding leadership, communication, financial
management, and project management skills, and exercises sound judgment in collaborating with staff
leadership, members, and industry partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and Program Oversight
• Oversee all current educational programs in collaboration with the CEO and COO.
• Create and implement new educational programs designed to drive revenue growth and meet
industry needs.
• Ensure all current offerings are appropriate and updated as necessary, including content revisions
to introductory, basic and advanced Schools and related curriculum.
• Develop proposals for school and curriculum updates, with final approval from the CEO and COO.
• Serve in a business development role in selling and promoting EGSA programs to members and
member targets, including customized trainings, load bank programs, certification prep, and other
offerings.
• Oversee and expand the EGSA customized training programs including EGSA certified facilities.
• Develop and increase LMS content through both internal development and external partnerships.
• Increase EGSA certification numbers through program expansion, promotion, and strategic
initiatives including EGSA led certification.
Educational Content and Reference Materials
• Serve as staff lead of the EGSA 6th Edition onsite Power Generation Reference Book both
domestically and globally and new digital platforms.
• Ensure all educational content remains technically accurate, industry-relevant, and aligned with
EGSA standards.
• Oversee the ongoing development of course materials and instructional resources including but not
limited to the Spring and Fall Conferences, new Engineering Curriculum and Sales and Operational
training.
Financial and Operational Oversight
• Provide oversight of the Education budget, including review of actuals and forecast updates.
• Work closely with the CEO and CFO to ensure appropriate resource allocation and long-term
program sustainability.
• Ensure the appropriate mix of volunteers and staff to support educational programs, reducing
reliance on limited or exclusive trainers.
• Develop scalable models for program delivery and instructor development.
Membership Growth and Communications
• Help drive new member growth through education offerings.
• Promote educational programs through new and innovative marketing materials to current and
prospective members in partnership with the Membership Experience team.
• Serve as lead for educational member communications across various marketing channels in
coordination with Membership Experience.
• Collaborate with EGSA leadership to align education strategy with overall member engagement and
retention goals.
Leadership and Collaboration
• Work collaboratively with the CEO and CFO on broader EGSA initiatives.
• Serve as staff lead to the Education Committee and related groups.
• Support organizational goals through cross-departmental collaboration and strategic execution.
• Other tasks as assigned by EGSA 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; advanced degree preferred.
• Eight to fifteen years of progressive experience in education leadership within the association
management sector preferred; experience in power generation or related technical industries
preferred.
• Demonstrated success in revenue-generating program development and business development.
• Experience serving as a trainer or instructor preferred.
• Strong financial acumen including budget management, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Excellent verbal and written, i.e., “soft” communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple strategic initiatives and
meet deadlines.
• Work accurately with a laser focus attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective.
• Solid computer skills, extensive knowledge of MS Office; experience with Learning Management
Systems required.
• Ability to work individually and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, assertive, and self-motivated.
• Strong leadership, project management, multitasking, and decision-making skills.
• Professional and friendly demeanor especially in member and Board communications.
• Ability to take ownership of complex initiatives and use problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
• Demonstrate the highest level of personal and ethical standards.
