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Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 120,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.
I. MAJOR FUNCTIONS:
Under the strategic direction of the Chapter Executive Director, the NASW‑Alaska Program & Education Associate will help deliver meaningful continuing education and networking opportunities for social workers across the state. Working with the Executive Director and chapter volunteers, you’ll coordinate online and in‑person trainings, manage registrations and CE processing, support other chapter programs and committees, and help make events run smoothly. This part‑time (19 hrs/wk), mostly remote role includes occasional in‑state travel.
II. BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan and manage logistics for CE events, webinars, workshops, and conferences.
- Administer registrations, send confirmations, and maintain clear participant communications.
- Track attendance and issue CE certificates and required documentation.
- Coordinate with speakers, collect session materials, and support program setup.
- Assist with the communication and distribution of event-related content, including updates on the Chapter website, email communications, and social media platforms.
- Gather participant feedback and support program evaluation efforts.
- Coordinate accessibility and accommodation requests to ensure inclusive access.
- Support sponsor/exhibitor logistics when relevant.
- Act as staff contact for volunteer committees and help align programs with chapter priorities.
- Provide programmatic and administrative support to other chapter programs and committees as needed.
III. MINIMUM WORK REQUIREMENTS:
Skills:
- Organized, reliable, and able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
- Strong communicator, comfortable working independently and as part of a small team.
- Collaborative, respectful, and experienced working with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience or familiarity with social work is an advantage.
Knowledge: High school diploma is required.
Experience: At least 2 years of relevant experience in operational or program administration, event management, or continuing education support.
IV. ATTRIBUTES
- Results driven: This individual sees the big picture, assists with the development and monitoring of key performance metrics to produce the desired results.
- Strong business acumen: This individual sees opportunities and emerging trends, and is knowledgeable about the operations, unique needs, and goals specific to member-driven, not-for-profit organizations.
- Firm and fair leadership: This individual will work with a wide range of staff, colleagues, and members, requiring a firm, fair, and flexible style that both complements the efforts and supports the needs of others.
- Partnership: This individual is able to build trust internally and externally and must be viewed as highly professional, discreet, and accountable.
- Organizational agility: This individual has a thoughtful, respectful communication style that fosters an open environment, enabling thought-provoking discussions and collaborative decision making.
- Perceptive: This individual is creative and intuitively recognizes opportunities and takes appropriate action.
This position is eligible to enroll in NASW's' 401(k) retirement plan, with pre-tax and post-tax options available.
NASW is an equal opportunity employer. As such, NASW is committed to promoting and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. The selection of personnel, including new hires and promotions, will be on the basis of qualifications designed to ensure appointments of persons able to effectively discharge the duties and responsibilities of their position. The Association will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Association will also abide by applicable Affirmative Action requirements mandated by any federal contracts.