BoardSource Hiring for Director of Education at Washington, DC Full Time

Position Summary

The Director of Education leads the educational strategy for BoardSource, focused on developing and delivering relevant and engaging educational programs and products that strengthen board leadership functions and practices. The Director of Education will work across teams to ensure that BoardSource’s offerings are aligned with the organization’s leadership priorities, research findings, and sector-wide leading practices. This person will assist in and oversee the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, including the Board Support Program, BoardSource’s core board development program.

In partnership with the Director of Marketing and Membership and the Director of Corporate & Federated Partnerships, this position will also be responsible for integrating educational content and resources into BoardSource’s membership programs to ensure that member experience provides meaningful and measurable support that strengthens board leadership and governance.

Primary Responsibilities

Educational Programming & Management:
Design and oversee a multi-modal educational strategy focused on providing educational resources that will help members and other nonprofit leaders strengthen their board leadership and governance. These offerings include but are not limited to the Board Support Program, BoardSource publications, online resource-library offerings, events, and workshops (in-person, asynchronous, virtual, and hybrid).

Serve within a leadership structure to support cross-programmatic strategies for member education and engagement

Develop and manage budgets for all educational offerings in partnership with Associate VP of Education and Outreach

Supervise a team of (2) governance education professionals responsible for creating, curating, and maintaining educational offerings across a variety of platforms that are accurate and aligned with BoardSource positions and recommended governance and leadership best practices

Design educational strategies that serve the needs of nonprofit executives (CEOs and executive directors), board members, and affiliated consultants.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Five or more years of experience in nonprofit management and leadership focused on educational programming for adults

Knowledge of the nonprofit sector and principles of nonprofit board leadership and governance

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Experience writing and editing educational content and directing others to do the same

Strong project management, follow up and follow-through skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines and budgets

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills

Position may require some travel (less than 10%)

About the Organization

BoardSource is a globally recognized nonprofit focused on strengthening nonprofit leadership at the highest level — the board of directors. With expertise cultivated over more than three decades, BoardSource strengthens nonprofit leadership through research, thought leadership, and practical supports that help transform board structures, dynamics, and perspectives. It is widely recognized as the go-to resource for nonprofit boards and reaches more than 500,000 leaders each year.

Over the years, BoardSource’s leadership footprint in the nonprofit sector has expanded beyond “board leadership essentials” to research and proactively address critical issues that are impeding the nonprofit sector’s ability to achieve its full potential for impact. In addition to an expansion of its signature research study, “Leading with Intent,” BoardSource has also prioritized initiatives to address:

• The urgent need for more diverse nonprofit boards that are committed to doing their work in a way that helps advance equity and justice;
• Advancing the understanding of a nonprofit’s purpose in the context of mission, vision, and values;
• The importance of understanding and engaging in public policy issues that impact or impede an organization’s ability to fulfill its mission, serve its community, or otherwise do its mission-driven work; and
• The opportunity to structure organizations for greater resilience and impact through strategic alliances and mergers.

Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, & Equity

In the leadership BoardSource provides to nonprofit organizations across the social sector, we work to spark new awareness about why a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity is essential within nonprofit organizations, as well as provide practical support and guidance about how to create positive change. This work flows from our belief that a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity is essential to realizing our vision of a world where every social sector organization has the leadership it needs to fulfill its mission and advance the public good. Given this commitment and effort, we work to ensure that our own team is diverse and inclusive, and that the entire team – regardless of background or identity – feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our work is enriched by the lived experiences of our team members, and there is no replacement for lived experience when working on issues of diversity, inclusion, and equity. We are eager to welcome future team members who share our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity; we also strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Compensation and Benefits

BoardSource offers competitive wages and excellent benefits, including high-quality health insurance with dental and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan with employer match, and other work/life benefits. The hiring salary range for this position is $81,000-$102,000, depending on experience.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The physical requirements for this role are customary to an office setting, seated or standing at a desk with standard office equipment and technology. Reasonable accommodations will gladly be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:
Please apply through our website: https://boardsource.org/about-boardsource/job-openings/