SUMMARY:
Promote the association by engagement with members and organizations pertaining to the electrical industry. Coordinate educational programs and assist with events.
The candidate for this position needs to be domiciled in the state of Virginia, will require travel across the state of Virginia and regular visits to our headquarters in Laurel, Maryland.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with oversight of apprenticeship, continuing education & workforce development programs in Virginia.
- Development of Pre-Apprenticeship and School to Apprenticeship relationships under direction of the Education department; discovering and exploring opportunities.
- Engage with members, prospective members, and school divisions to recruit students into our programs. Travel to these locations is expected as necessary.
- Enhances organization’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to membership.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The candidate for this position needs to be domiciled in the state of Virginia, will require travel across the state of Virginia and regular visits to our headquarters in Laurel, Maryland.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum of five years of related experience; or equivalent combination of four years college education and experience.
Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands. Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy. Individual needs to have strong analytical skills as well as excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, volunteers, and the general public, this will include speaking to large groups of people.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Maintains a valid Drivers License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
This position requires travel across the state of Virginia and regular visits to our headquarters in Laurel, Maryland.
WORK ENVIRONMENT and ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
PAY & BENEFITS
Pay: $21.00 – $31.25 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits Include:
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Please send your resume and cover letter of interest to: [email protected].
