Senior Associate, Membership

careertech; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible and hybrid work options

Professional development support

Transportation reimbursement

Job summary

Advance CTE is seeking a Senior Associate, Membership to strengthen member engagement across the organization. You will serve as a resource connector, respond to inquiries, and translate research into practical materials for State CTE leaders.

You will collaborate across teams to develop learning opportunities, support onboarding of new directors, and help manage member platforms and convenings, ensuring a positive and inclusive member experience.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of related experience required.
• Ability to develop and share knowledge that empowers the field.
• Demonstrated equity commitment and ability to work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen member value and engagement by building relationships with Advance CTE members.
• Respond to member inquiries and connect them with timely resources.
• Develop member-facing content translating research and resources into actionable information.
• Coordinate and improve in-person and virtual professional learning opportunities.
• Represent Advance CTE at conferences and meetings, fostering relationships with members and partners.
• Support onboarding of new State CTE Directors and contribute to leadership programs.
• Analyze feedback to advance member engagement initiatives and track outreach efforts.
• Coordinate membership audits and dues renewals, supporting a positive member experience.
• Oversee the member platform and resource hub to keep content relevant.
• Assist with planning Fall and Spring Convenings and sponsor deliverables.

Skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Written communication

Public speaking

Research & information synthesis

Event planning coordination

Content development

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Title: Senior Associate, Membership.

Salary range: $68,000-$82,500

Primary Responsibilities

• Strengthen member value and engagement by developing, maintaining and deepening relationships with Advance CTE members while serving as a support, resource and connector.
• Respond to member inquiries and research requests, synthesizing information and connecting members with timely, relevant resources and supports.
• Partner with staff across the organization to develop member-facing content that distills Advance CTE research, resources, policy and emerging trends into actionable information for State CTE leaders.
• Build member capacity by coordinating and continuously improving in-person and virtual professional learning opportunities aligned with Advance CTE's strategic priorities.
• Represent Advance CTE by attending and supporting conferences, convenings and meetings while cultivating strong relationships with members, sponsors and partners.
• Support the onboarding and success of new State CTE Directors by leading the “Get to Know” blog series and contributing to New State Director Institute activities.
• Advance strategic member engagement initiatives by analyzing event feedback, supporting state engagement tracking, contributing to outreach efforts for and supporting initiatives that strengthen member engagement and belonging.
• Support membership operations by coordinating membership audits and annual dues renewal processes while contributing to a positive member experience.
• Coordinate the creation and continuous enhancement of Advance CTE's member platform and resource hub, ensuring content is timely, relevant and aligned with member needs, strengthens the organization's member value proposition, and advances member engagement.
• Support the planning and execution of Advance CTE's Fall and Spring Convenings by coordinating project timelines, tracking sponsor deliverables, managing assigned workstreams, supporting agenda development, and partnering across teams to deliver a high-quality experience for approximately 300 attendees.

Qualifications & Skills

Advance CTE values both education and work experiences that demonstrate the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position and estimates that a minimum of two to five years of related experience is necessary to carry out the duties of this position. In your cover letter, explain how your combination of education and work experience demonstrates your ability to develop and share knowledge that empowers the field.

• Excellent organizational, project management and critical thinking skills, with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, organize and track your assignments, manage timelines, solve problems proactively, and communicate complex information in a clear and accessible manner.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a wide variety of people, including but not limited to, Board members, staff, government officials, State CTE Directors, key stakeholders, community partners
• Comfortable with technology: association platform, scheduling tools, virtual learning management.
• Ability to organize knowledge and track project progress and deliverables
• Ability to work independently, accurately and meet deadlines and simultaneously manage multiple projects/tasks
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, including racial equity, and a willingness to continually deepen knowledge and practice.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, including skilled written report preparation for research, policy and lay audiences, and public speaking with a style appropriate to the audience
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Knowledgeable of standard office equipment, as well as proficient with computer software programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Hold a valid driver’s license within the commuting areas, have access to a reliable car with current insurance or access to a reliable/flexible transportation source

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of/experience in the field of education or workforce development
• Experience in Career and Technical Education
• Experience working with a nonprofit, membership organization and/or with state government
• Experience with resource development
• Experience with matrixed project management

Supervision Received

The Senior Membership Associate will work under the direction of the Director of Member Engagement & Professional Learning

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Location

Advance CTE’s office is located in the Washington, D.C. metro area (Silver Spring, MD). This position can be either an in-office position or a fully remote position filled by an employee located outside of the Washington, D.C. area. Advance CTE does not have a legal or organizational presence in the following states/territories: Alaska, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, any of the U.S. territories and therefore is not open to accepting applications from individuals who reside in any of these locations and are not willing to relocate. If willing to relocate, please indicate in your cover letter.

Travel Required

Up to 10% of the employee’s time may be spent on non-local travel to carry out the duties of the position, including participation in two in-person “home weeks” and two in-person annual conferences per year.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, sit, crouch, kneel, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Commitment to Equitable Hiring

We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to building and growing a diverse team.

Benefits

Advance CTE offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees; a 9% employer contribution to the 401(k) plan (no employee match required); generous paid time off, holidays, and floating holidays; paid parental and family medical leave; flexible and hybrid work options; professional development support; transportation reimbursement for in-office days; and additional benefits that support employee well-being and work-life balance.