Education Associate
Full Time
Chicago (Loop) Hybrid (Tues/Thrs in office)
$50,112 - $57,000 base
The American Planning Association (APA), founded in 1978, exists to elevate and unite a
diverse planning profession as it helps communities, their leaders, and residents anticipate and
navigate change. We are currently looking for a Leadership Manager to administer our volunteer
management system.
APA embraces diversity and equal opportunity in our employment practices. We are committed
to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more
inclusive we are, the better our impact will be.
About the Role
The Education Associate will be responsible for coordinating the logistics of APA’s in-person
and online conference education offerings. This role requires strong organizational skills,
attention to detail, and strategic communication to ensure the delivery of high-quality
educational experiences that align with APA’s goals and initiatives.
Ideal Candidate
- 2-3 years of experience in program development for conferences and events, with a
focus on proposal collection, peer review processes and program management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with
experience in creating professional documents, managing spreadsheets, developing
presentations, and utilizing email communication.
- Experience with conference management software and association background a plus.
Benefits
- Salary Range: The salary for this role will be based on the candidate’s skills,
qualifications, and relevant experience. The expected pay for this role is $50,112-
$57,000
- Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus
- Benefits begin the 1st of the month after date of hire
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
- Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements,
Recognition, Training
- Employee Assistance Program, 403b, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment,
Disability
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the logistics of APA’s conference proposal collection and peer review
process inclusive of conference management system set up, testing, proficient system
monitoring, and report production.
- Track and maintain the education program milestones to ensure timely progress,
accuracy and quality across program data and updates, content review, presenter
communications, and conference management system logistics support.
- Collect and analyze feedback from participants to continuously enhance program
content, format, and delivery methods. Conduct research into learning formats, audience
engagement methods, and emerging trends to provide recommendations on leading
innovation in education.
- Manage the education inboxes by answering requests and resolving issues. Review and
update FAQ and resources to effectively communicate and support submitters,
reviewers, and presenters.
- 5% travel required.
Why Join Us?
If you are a customer-focused professional who thrives in a flexible, dynamic, and engaging
environment, we invite you to apply for the Education Associate role in Chicago.
Strong project management and organizational skills are crucial, along with the ability to
manage and complete multiple projects within tight deadlines. Success in this role requires
being both a strong individual contributor and an effective team player, capable of working
independently and collaboratively to achieve project goals on time.
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