Nuts & Bolts Professional Development Administrator
The Furniture Society (TFS) is looking for an individual to work with staff to develop the Nuts & Bolts (N&B) professional development programming — both virtual and/or in-person. Programs include presentations, workshops, and mentorships.
Nuts & Bolts Professional Development Administrator Position
The Furniture Society (TFS) is looking for an individual to work with staff to develop the Nuts & Bolts (N&B) professional development programming. TFS staff will assist the Nuts & Bolts Administrator to identify the best people in their field for these roles.
The Nuts & Bolts of Running Your Business is an ongoing series of professional development programs, both virtual and in-person, that offer insights, guidance, and professional practices through presentations, workshops, and mentorships. Each program is designed to share the information and tools needed to help develop andadvance careers, and grow businesses.
Roles & Responsibilities
Contract through June 2025 to produce six programs for three 2024 Nuts & Bolts professional development program seasons:
- Fall season (Oct-Dec)
- Winter season (Jan-Mar)
- Spring season (Apr-Jun)
Work with TFS staff to produce:
- Fall programs no later than August 31, 2024 (this program will already be in the works)
- Winter programs no later than Dec 1, 2024
- Spring programs no later than March 1, 2024
- (dates can be modified if needed)
-All six program titles will be determined no later than Dec 15, 2024
-Outreach to presenters
-Manage N&B program Google folders, documents, and spreadsheets on TFS drive
-Creates and manages presenter contracts
-Manage titles, descriptions, images, and moderate programs when possible.
-Work with Education Director to upload all programs to website
-Work with communications team to promote in newsletter and on social media
Job Type:
Remote, part-time, flexible hours, 9 month contract
Benefits for the duration of the contract:
-Membership to The Furniture Society
-Free registration to all virtual events
-Discounted registration for regional events
-Full conference pass and lodging (TBD by staff) — if staying on to help plan N&B professional development for the conference (additional pay and hours)
Pay:
$1700 per 3‑month season (x 3 = $5100)
Deadline to apply:
August 15, 2024
Start date:
First week of September 2024
Please send resume and brief statement of interest to:
education.director@furnituresociety.org
Subject line: Nuts & Bolts Administrator Job
The Furniture Society is a non-profit, member-based organization representing, promoting, and connecting furniture makers, designers, collectors, curators, educators, and manufacturers from around the world.