Director of Training Operations & Program Marketing

AppleOne is partnering with a prominent trade association in Tustin to identify a Director of Training Operations & Program Marketing. This is a Direct Hire leadership position within a dedicated team of five, reporting to the Executive Director.

We are seeking a high-energy, self-starting professional to lead the development and execution of continuing education programs for industry professionals and contractors. This role requires a dynamic blend of instructional training leadership, event marketing, and operational logistics. A successful candidate will be comfortable working within a robust union environment and possess the professional presence to interact effectively with various levels of labor and management.

• Industry: Trade Association / Public Administration
• Job Function: Training Operations & Marketing
• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Working Hours: Standard Business Hours (with flexibility for early mornings, evenings, or occasional Saturdays during events)
• Workplace Type: In-office (Tustin, CA 92782)
• Salary Pay/Range: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
• Perks: 15% company performance-based bonus, 401(k), and comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.

Key Responsibilities

1. Training Operations & Seminar Leadership

• Event Execution: Oversee all facets of class organization, including facility arrangements, on-site material preparation, and attendee rosters.
• Cvent Management: Utilize Cvent to manage all aspects of training, attendance, and reporting to ensure highly accurate records.
• On-Site Coordination: Attend all training events to ensure a successful program, serving as the lead liaison for presenters, members, and venue staff.
• Instructional Quality: Maintain relationships with high-quality local and national instructors to keep the curriculum current and relevant to industry trends.

2. Program Marketing & Outreach

• Attendance Growth: Drive engagement and increase seminar attendance through proactive industry marketing and strategic promotion.
• Content Creation: Assist in the creation of quarterly newsletters and update the association website with relevant articles, photos, and event recaps.
• Student Chapters: Serve as the liaison for student chapters, focused on attracting new talent to the industry through internships and educational placement.

3. Compliance & Committee Support

• ETP Grant Administration: Manage the ETP State Grant process, maintaining rigorous training records and working with state representatives to ensure grant continuation.
• Safety & Scholarship: Lead the Safety Committee by scheduling quarterly meetings and managing the annual scholarship application and interview process.
• Budgetary Oversight: Assist in adhering to the annual budget and identify opportunities to optimize costs for educational programs.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5 years of related experience in continuing education or professional training, with at least 2 years in a management or director-level capacity.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Technical Skills: 2 years of hands-on experience with Event Management Software (specifically Cvent) and very strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead presentations and facilitate meetings.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds (using a hand cart) for event setup.
• Cultural Fit: A self-starting, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is capable of multitasking assertively.