Education Specialist I, The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation

About the role

The Education Specialist I plays an important role in supporting educational programs that empower individuals, families, and support networks affected by inheritable blood and bleeding disorders. Working closely with colleagues, chapters, healthcare partners, volunteers, and other stakeholders, the Education Specialist supports the planning and execution of educational initiatives, including coordinating events, developing content, engaging participants, and helping evaluate program outcomes.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation of educational programs and initiatives by gathering feedback, tracking outcomes, and assisting with reporting efforts.
• Provide administrative and operational support to ensure educational programs and initiatives are delivered effectively and on schedule. Duties include contracts, reviewing invoices, issuing payments, and feedback collection.
• Maintain proactive communication with supervisors and collaborators regarding project status, priorities, deadlines, and potential challenges.
• Execute live education events, including planning logistics, recruiting speakers, and coordinating participants as needed.
• Cook with chapters and Hemophilia Treatment Centers (HTCs) to support local educational programs by responding to educational needs, securing speakers, organizing travel logistics, and managing contracts and agreements.
• Facilitate workshops and presentations at local and national events.
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers, working groups, planning committee members, and program participants, including scheduling meetings, supporting follow-up activities, and providing logistical assistance.
• Cook with internal teams, volunteers, speakers, consultants, and community partners to support successful educational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience in public health, nonprofit, community service, patient advocacy, or related settings.
• Experience facilitating presentations, workshops, or educational programs for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with program development and execution with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, along with sound analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Zoom, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint).
• Comfort with learning and adapting to new technologies and software platforms (AI tools, Canva, and Monday.com).
• Bilingual proficiency (speaking, reading, and writing) is strongly preferred.