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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.

About Electrical Generating Systems Association

Founded in 1965, the Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA) is the world’s largest organization exclusively dedicated to onsite power generation. The Association is comprised of over 500 companies—Manufacturers, Distributor/Dealers, Contractors/Integrators, Manufacturer’s Representatives, Consulting & Specifying Engineers, Service Firms, end-users and others—throughout the U.S. and around the world that make, sell, distribute and use onsite power generation technology and equipment, including generators, engines, switchgear, controls, voltage regulators, governors and much more. As a trusted source of knowledge, EGSA facilitates the exchange of ideas for the mutual benefit of its members, the industry, and end-users of onsite power generation systems. EGSA hosts two annual conferences and numerous schools and trainings throughout the year and offers a variety of professional development certifications demonstrating a technician's ability to meet industry standards in both theory and application. EGSA provides a platform for networking, business development, and international cooperation. Lastly, EGSA is a leading authority in the development and monitoring of performance standards for the onsite power industry.

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