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Job Description

Basic Function:
The ABC NJ Education Director will develop, administer, and maintain all educational and training programs for ABC NJ, including but not limited to ABC NJ Apprenticeship program, Safety and Workforce Development programs and  training services for ABC NJ and its members.  

Specific Responsibilities

Duties:

• Coordinate activities of all Chapter Apprenticeship programs and management educational programs
  • Act as liaison between the Apprenticeship Committees, Community College, Federal & State apprenticeship funds and students
• Determine the need for new training programs within the Chapter membership
  • Work with the Apprenticeship Committee members to create additional training programs
  • Work with Management & Education Committee members to create educational programs to meet the needs of the membership
• Recruit new instructors for Chapter Apprenticeship programs and instructors for other educational programs.
  • Conduct "Train the Trainer Program" for new hired instructors
  • Register them with proper school system and NCCER
  • Maintain a reserve pool of teachers for future programs, as the need arises
• Establish and maintain liaison with local schools, U.S. and NJ Departments of Labor Licensing and Regulation (DLLR)and other potential source for recruiting apprentices
• Maintain accurate files on the progress of all apprentices; with proper records regarding state registration, Veterans Administration, and NCCER
• Ensure proper maintenance of student records, grades and OJT hours
• Keep the Trust, Board, and Apprenticeship Committee apprised of all information pertinent to the operation of the chapter apprenticeship program
• Work with the apprenticeship budget established by the Trust and Board of Directors and under the guidance of the President
• Provide articles of interest on apprenticeship and other educational programs for the Chapter newsletter.
  Monitor each program on a bi-weekly basis through personal visits to classes in all trades
• Will personally visit contractors that have potential apprentices an attempt to recruit same additional company participation
• Ability to work outside of the core business hours when necessary


• Relationships:
  
  Chapter President/CEO
• Directly responsible for all actions
• Mutually assisting at all times
• Provide facts and ideas
• Submit reports covering activities and expenses


• Board of Directors
• Provide ideas and information as needed, as well as execution
• Primarily responsible for maintaining and increasing apprenticeship
• Make formal report at monthly board meetings


• Apprenticeship Committee & Management Committee
• Provide information and recommend policies and procedures for the committees to follow
• Act as liaison between this committee and the membership-at-large
• Keep minutes of all committee meetings and establish an agenda prior to each
  meeting
• Assist committee chairperson and board liaison in preparing monthly committee reports to the Chapter Board of Directors


• Qualifications: 
• Recent association experience preferred, with a focus on apprenticeship and educational training  
• Displays a passion for education planning and implementation, especially for the construction industry  
• The ideal candidate would have a college education, knowledge of the construction industry, state and federal apprenticeship training laws
• Must exhibit excellent written/verbal communication and exceptional member service skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment with a high level of energy, enthusiasm and passion for free enterprise      
• Business acumen with strong organizational skills, a sense of urgency and a commitment to quality  
  Knowledge of the construction safety industry and OSHA certifications are a plus