Role: Director, Professional Development and Programs

Main role responsibilities

Program Development

• Ensures a relevant program/event is held on a regular basis (monthly)
• Administers program events within budget and audit income/expenses monthly to ensure chapter's sound financial status.
• Provide relevant and engaging programming for members
• Evaluates membership feedback and survey results to identify program topic interests
• Uses ATD Competency Model for professional development program planning and assessment
• Manages Request for Proposal (RFP) process to attract and secure speakers who address the concerns and interests of the membership
• Secures locations and coordinates logistics for meetings
• Collects and reports on participant feedback of programs, and uses feedback to plan future events
• Reports programs metrics to Board, including: participation, feedback, revenue, and expenses
• Provides meeting details, including speaker’s biography for chapter website and/or newsletter.
• Contributes to digital content in alignment with programming

Succession and Recruitment

• Recruits and trains incoming Director of Programs and events and makes recommendation to him/her regarding future speakers, topics, etc.
• Recruits and trains Associate Director and volunteers to support program functions.

Board Participation

• Attends board meetings, chapter programs, and regular committee meetings.
• Represents the chapter professionally and ethically
• Attends ATD International Conference and ATD Chapter Leadership Conference (ALC) whenever possible

Skills and Qualifications

• Required: Power Member of ATD (chapter + national)
• Skilled in written and verbal communication, personal interaction, and problem-solving
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute activities as required by the position
• Ability to complete projects within established timeframes
• Ability to delegate tasks and monitor follow-through
• Ability to attract and lead committee members
• Time available to fully participate in chapter events
• Willingness to advocate for the chapter
• Ability to seek others out as volunteers

Responsibilities as Board Member

• 2 year role
• Coordinate and attend Chapter programs
• Attend at least 8 of 10 board meetings annually -- most board meetings are virtual
• Recruit and train replacement

Key Collaborators

You'll work with the Directors of Membership and Volunteers most closely .

What Your Year Looks Like

Your year will be tied to the cadence of chapter events: RFP process generally commences in the fall with program program scheduling and logistics organization throughout. Programs should be determined at least one quarter ahead.