Washington, DC-based trade association seeks Senior Director-Educational Services to lead the development and implementation of educational programs to address the learning and development needs of APTA members and the public transportation industry, at large.  The primary role of the Senior Director-Educational Services is to serve as staff liaison to the Leadership APTA committee and the Education and Career Awareness subcommittee  to identify, develop, promote, and administer educational content to the public transportation workforce, including the Leadership APTA program and other training courses, conference sessions, workshops, online resources, and programs.

Duties include but are not limited to: Ensure the continued success and “best in class” status of the Leadership APTA program, the transit industry’s premier professional development program for senior executive leaders; Curate sessions for APTA conferences that highlight and promote best practices in industry education and workforce development; Identify, or create new professional development offerings for APTA members; Develop and implement a plan to expand APTA’s online educational programming, “APTAU,” turning it into a profit center; Increase the visibility of APTA members’ successful educational practices by publicizing and showcasing their successes on APTA’s platforms and with outside sources; Work with partner organizations and others to advance and share industry resources, best practices, and research; Develop and maintain relationships with training providers, community colleges, research universities, and other institutions; Promote APTA and the industry by participating in national forums, speaking at conferences and symposia; and Handle special projects as assigned.

Successful candidate will possess: Eight to ten years of related experience; Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred); Experience with developing, implementing, and managing executive-level leadership development programs; Experience developing online training programs (Previous work experience at a trade association or similar organization preferred); Excellent oral and written presentation skills; Proven abilities as a consensus builder; Comfort with establishing and cultivating executive-level relationships; Entrepreneurial approach to work; Critical thinking skills; Project management experience; and Ability to travel to APTA conferences and meetings as required. 

Compensation and Benefits: APTA offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; paid time off; a 401(k)-retirement plan; professional development opportunities; and commuter benefits to assist with public transportation costs. The annual base starting salary is anticipated to be in the range of $129,000 to $171,999.

Work Location and Schedule: This position is based in Washington D.C. and currently operates on a hybrid work schedule. Employees are required to work in the office on two specific days, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the flexibility for you to choose a third in-office day. The remaining two days of the work week can be worked remotely. Please note that this schedule may be adjusted at any time based on the Association’s needs.

For more information or to apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources at aptajobs@apta.com.  Principals Only 

To view the full position description, visit Careers at APTA.

APTA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About American Public Transportation Association

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is a nonprofit international association of more than 1,600 public and private sector member organizations. Benefits to our members include advocacy for federal funding and policies, research, technical expertise and consulting services, workforce development programs, educational conferences and seminars, and 135 subject-matter working committees. APTA is the only association in North America that represents all modes of public transportation, including bus, paratransit, light rail, commuter rail, subways, waterborne services, and intercity and high-speed passenger rail. More than 90 percent of the people using public transportation in the United States and Canada ride APTA member systems. Our membership is engaged in every aspect of the industry – from planning, designing, financing, constructing and operating transit systems to the research, development, manufacturing and maintenance of vehicles, equipment and transit-related products and services. Additionally, academic institutions, transportation network companies, transit associations and state departments of transportation are APTA members.

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