Education Program Planner

Be part of an exciting organization that is transforming an industry for the betterment of business and the environment!

The U.S. Green Building Council, a Washington, DC-based national nonprofit organization of over 14,000 corporate and organizational members that is dedicated to promoting environmentally-responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work, is currently seeking an energetic and organized professional to support its green building education initiatives.

The Education Program Planner will handle all aspects of the delivery of USGBC education programs in their assigned region, including scheduling, logistics, marketing support, sponsorship recruitment, faculty management, database management, business and financial reporting, customer service and event follow-up for up to 10 training sessions per month. They will also be the point of contact for all educational events planned in their region.

Responsibilities Include:

• Meeting Planning - Coordinates all logistical and financial arrangements for education programs, including but not limited to space location, catering, participant counts, vendor liaison, materials management and sponsorship.
• Program Marketing/Sponsorship - Provides support for chapters including establishing relationships with local and national organizations, website listings, email marketing, etc. Actively assist chapters with identifying and recruiting event sponsors to off set overhead costs and add to chapter revenue generation.
• Chapter Relationships -Establishes strong relationships with chapter representatives, assisting them with planning annual education offerings and schedules that meet the local area needs and current agenda.
• Travel - Planners are expected to travel periodically to their assigned region to facilitate program delivery, strengthen chapter relationships, and identify areas for improvement. Travel is not extensive and would be roughly two to three times per year.
• USGBC Faculty - Works with faculty to schedule their teaching sessions, provides support and ensures they are well prepared for their programs. Keeps biographies and contact information current and continually audits faculty performance.
• Private Education Programs - Manages the delivery of private education programs with USGBC Member firms by handling contracts, registrations, and logistics.
• Business/Finance Management - Processes and reports all education expenses, prepares budgeting and financial reports for revenue sharing with USGBC Chapters and Affiliates.
• Customer Service - Acts as point of contact for questions and problems associated with education coordination, handles public inquiries regarding educational sessions in a timely manner, and handles incoming technical support inquiries regarding the online registration process.
• Works closely with the Education Associate to manage workload and coordinate education program delivery.
• Works closely with USGBC conference and events staff to further build skills and become a resource for the department.
• Special projects are available throughout the Education and Research Department based on personal interest and the successful completion of the primary tasks.

Related Organizational Goals and Objectives:

• Establish and grow professional and industry capacity and consumer awareness of green building
• Integrate green building into professional and academic curricula
• Expand LEED education offerings to meet priority market needs
• Establish the LEED education programs as the premier programs in the marketplace

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• 2-5 years of relevant event-planning experience required
• Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills (MS Office, data entry, database query and report writing)
• Comfortable handling multiple tasks
• Environmental, nonprofit, or building industry experience preferred
• Commitment to USGBC Mission

Compensation includes excellent benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid premiums on healthcare and employer-matching 401(k) program.

To Apply:

Please email resume and letter of interest, with title of position applying for, or fax, attn: L. Jay.