Education Manager

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Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, representing more than 110,000 members nationwide. NASW-Michigan is a leading chapter, serving roughly 5,000 richly diverse members across the state. NASW-Michigan works to strengthen the social work profession by enhancing the capacity of social workers to provide ethically grounded, clinically sound services;

advancing professional standards; and supporting policies that improve the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

The Education Manager plays a central role in the planning, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of NASW-Michigan’s educational programming and continuing education offerings. This position works closely with the Executive Director and staff team to ensure high-quality, accessible, and responsive professional development opportunities for social workers across Michigan. The Education Manager also serves as a key point of contact for members, presenters, and partners related to educational programming.

This is a full-time role with flexible scheduling needs, including occasional evenings and weekends. While primarily remote, the position requires in-person attendance in Lansing 1–2 times per month for meetings, along with other travel throughout the state as needed.

NASW-Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; paid vacation and sick time; paid parental leave, a 401(k) with matching contribution; professional development opportunities; and more.

• Provide administrative and programmatic support to ensure the effective daily operations of NASW-Michigan’s education and training initiatives
• Work closely with the Executive Director to support organizational and program goals
• Attend staff meetings and participate in chapter-wide initiatives and special projects, as assigned
• Coordinate meetings, virtual conferences, and calls; assist with scheduling and travel arrangements as needed
• Work independently and collaboratively with staff and designated teams on special projects
  • This position does require supervision skills as the Education Manager supervises interns.
• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with members, presenters, community partners, and stakeholders
• Communicate regularly with social workers, students, allied professionals, and other constituents, serving as a knowledgeable representative of NASW-Michigan and clearly articulating member benefits, services, and opportunities
• Participate in professional development activities, as assigned
• Be available for occasional evening and weekend commitments related to events or programming
• Make support the education programming for the NASW-Alaska Chapter or International District as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

• Plan, coordinate, and manage NASW-Michigan’s in-person and virtual educational offerings, including workshops, webinars, listening sessions, town halls, and conferences
• Support the marketing and promotion of educational programs in collaboration with staff and vendors
• Oversee event logistics, including:
  • Preparing agendas and coordinating with presenters
  • Completing continuing education approval and documentation
    Managing virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom, Go To Webinar ), including test runs and live event support
  • Coordinating space, supplies, and contracts in partnership with other staff or volunteers
• Manage post-event follow-up, including development, distribution, and analysis of evaluations and completion of continuing education materials
• Oversee the Chapter’s on-demand continuing education offerings and coordinate with the national NASW team as needed
• Prepare and deliver reports to Chapter leadership to assess participation, outcomes, and overall effectiveness of educational programming and to identify emerging needs

• Bachelor of Social Work…