Education Associate

Education Associate

Full Time

Chicago (Loop) Hybrid (Tues/Thrs in office)

$50,112 - $57,000 base

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The American Planning Association (APA), founded in 1978, exists to elevate and unite a

diverse planning profession as it helps communities, their leaders, and residents anticipate and

navigate change. We are currently looking for a Leadership Manager to administer our volunteer

management system.

APA embraces diversity and equal opportunity in our employment practices. We are committed

to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more

inclusive we are, the better our impact will be.

About the Role

The Education Associate will be responsible for coordinating the logistics of APA’s in-person

and online conference education offerings. This role requires strong organizational skills,

attention to detail, and strategic communication to ensure the delivery of high-quality

educational experiences that align with APA’s goals and initiatives.

Ideal Candidate

- 2-3 years of experience in program development for conferences and events, with a

focus on proposal collection, peer review processes and program management.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with

experience in creating professional documents, managing spreadsheets, developing

presentations, and utilizing email communication.

- Experience with conference management software and association background a plus.

Benefits

- Salary Range: The salary for this role will be based on the candidate’s skills,

qualifications, and relevant experience. The expected pay for this role is $50,112-

$57,000

- Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus

- Benefits begin the 1st of the month after date of hire

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents

- Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements,

Recognition, Training

- Employee Assistance Program, 403b, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment,

Disability

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate the logistics of APA’s conference proposal collection and peer review

process inclusive of conference management system set up, testing, proficient system

monitoring, and report production.

- Track and maintain the education program milestones to ensure timely progress,

accuracy and quality across program data and updates, content review, presenter

communications, and conference management system logistics support.

- Collect and analyze feedback from participants to continuously enhance program

content, format, and delivery methods. Conduct research into learning formats, audience

engagement methods, and emerging trends to provide recommendations on leading

innovation in education.

- Manage the education inboxes by answering requests and resolving issues. Review and

update FAQ and resources to effectively communicate and support submitters,

reviewers, and presenters.

- 5% travel required.

Why Join Us?

If you are a customer-focused professional who thrives in a flexible, dynamic, and engaging

environment, we invite you to apply for the Education Associate role in Chicago.

Strong project management and organizational skills are crucial, along with the ability to

manage and complete multiple projects within tight deadlines. Success in this role requires

being both a strong individual contributor and an effective team player, capable of working

independently and collaboratively to achieve project goals on time.

• Our organization is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our impact will be.

Benefits Offered:

• Physical wellness: Health, dental, vision, voluntary life and disability programs, and discounted access to gym memberships
• Mental wellness: Paid time off, dynamic work environment, and EAP
• Financial wellness: Bonus incentives, retirement account, and access to financial planning tools