Educational Programming Manager — Hybrid, Conference & Online

Water Environment Federation; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Water Environment Federation (WEF) seeks a Manager, Educational Programming to lead the full cycle of educational programs from online courses to in-person events. You will manage budgeting, scheduling, QA, and stakeholder engagement, collaborating with staff, volunteers, and partners to deliver high-quality programs for the water sector.

You will work in a hybrid environment (Alexandria, VA office 2 days every other week) with travel up to 20% for meetings and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in program management, events or conferences.
• Experience with abstract management systems and association software.
• Experience in education programming, communications or event management.
• Proven volunteer management experience with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Detail-oriented and able to work under deadline pressure.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence and stakeholder empathy.
• Customer service mindset and tact in dealing with colleagues and the public.
• Ability to identify and implement creative, innovative solutions.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in procedures and engagement.
• Proactive self-starter with ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle program management: budgeting, scheduling, QA, and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate to enhance technology, streamline calls for papers, and improve conference structure.
• Guide volunteers, committees, presenter networks, vendors, and other departments.
• Manage program resources, proofreading, website updates, app integrations, and data.
• Serve as main contact to partners, sponsors, and volunteers addressing concerns.
• Analyze industry trends and events to advise leadership on growth opportunities.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the role.

Skills

Project management

Event management

Communications

Stakeholder management

Volunteer management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Diversity & inclusion

Creative solutions

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

PMP or similar certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Abstract management systems

Mobile apps

Job description

The Water Environment Federation (WEF) seeks a Manager, Educational Programming to lead the full cycle of educational programs from online courses to in-person events. You will manage budgeting, scheduling, QA, and stakeholder engagement, collaborating with staff, volunteers, and partners to deliver high-quality programs for the water sector.

You will work in a hybrid environment (Alexandria, VA office 2 days every other week) with travel up to 20% for meetings and events.