Fire Safety Education Specialist

Description:

The National Fire Protection Association’s mission is to help save lives and reduce loss with information, knowledge, and passion. Established in 1896, we are dedicated to the elimination of death, injury, and property and economic loss due to fire, electrical, and related hazards. The Association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission.

To better meet the needs of those who rely on our information and knowledge to keep people and property safe, we are amidst a transformation to expand our influence and further our safety mission. We are becoming increasingly digital and global to grow, thrive, and save more lives from fire, electrical, and other hazards. To accomplish this, we need effective leaders at all levels of the Association who understand what we are striving for, why it is important, and how to execute our vision and who passionately want to see NFPA through this important stage. It is an exciting and empowering time to work at NFPA.

NFPA is looking to add a Fire Safety Education Specialist to the Outreach & Advocacy team! The Fire Safety Education Specialist independently plans and directs projects within the Association budget and specified deadlines. Identifies project objectives, coordinates resources and deliver project results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the development and technical, educational and artistic quality review of NFPA public education projects including those that reach high-risk outreach audiences.
• Manages initiatives to expand Older Adult Programs and strategically grow relationships with Community Partners at state and national levels.
• Coordinate Spotlight on Public Education track in conjunction with meetings team in insuring workshops are planned, conducted and finalized during NFPA Conference & Expo.
• Assesses needs and develops programs that contribute to the NFPA strategic plan.
• Incorporates fire safety messaging for high-risk audiences in NFPA educational projects.
• Creates and implements work plans and revise to meet changing needs and requirements for projects.
• Creates and optimizes success evaluation methodologies for NFPA public education programs.
• Negotiates, develops and executes contracts for professional services including consultants and vendors.
• Monitors the financial status of activities to achieve goals within allocated budget and direct expenditure adjustments to assure fiscal health and sustainability.
• Develops and maintains relationships with national, regional, state and local fire safety educators.
• Serves as a media spokesperson for NFPA.
• Coordinate research projects on messaging across various ages from preschool to older adults.
• Develops and manages the public education network, Educator of the Year program and STAR scholarship programs, including establishing program plans and milestones and ensure adherence to target budget, dates and schedules. Understands program needs and selects then creates appropriate strategies to meet those needs.
• Writes, reviews, and develops educational materials, articles, and other outreach methodology for distribution of fire and life safety information as well as assists with Educational Messaging Document on a 3 year schedule.
• Represents NFPA at the local, state and national level in support of NFPA public education initiatives and works to coordinate related educational activities.
• Serves as technical liaison with Fire and Life Safety Education section.

Requirements:

• Position requires a Bachelors Degree; and 10 years experience in project management, product development, training or education. Experience in public health a plus. Experience working with high-risk audiences also a plus.
• Proven program management experience and excellent organizational, interpersonal, public speaking and writing skills are essential.
• Excellent research, writing and editing skills, high standard of accuracy, ability to produce exceptional work under pressure.
• Proven public speaking and media experience.
• Must be able to respond quickly to rapidly evolving educational trends and division activities.
• Ability to create and execute ideas and strategies for evidence-based programming.
• Ability to flex in an evolving fire and life safety landscape.
• Dedication to assuring equity, diversity and inclusion in fire and life safety education.
• Initiative to help position NFPA Public Education as a “leader” in fire safety.
• Travel required up to 40% of the time.

National Fire Protection Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Our salary ranges are determined by role and level, using competitive market data for each specific role. Within the range, individual pay is determined by many factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training NFPA is proud to offer competitive compensation and comprehensive, best-in-class benefits. Pay Grade 207 - Min $69,850 - Mid $92,564 - Max $115,279