portal resources jobs companies i international sign association director, education

Director, Education


Organization: International Sign Association (ISA)

Position: Director, Education

Location: Alexandria, VA

Reports To: Executive Director, Sign Research Foundation (SRF) & Vice President, ISA


Come join a leading association for the sign, graphics, and visual communications industry as the Director of Education. Recognized by the Council of Manufacturing Associations as a “Best Place to Work”, the International Sign Association (ISA) is seeking a Director of Education to create new educational programs and identify and leverage educational opportunities.  ISA’s headquarters is located in Alexandria, VA. This position has flexible telecommute options and the possibility to be fully remote.


Are you a creative business-minded leader whose passion is to create adult learning opportunities that engage and delight users? Are you a conceptual and progressive thinker who can tactically execute the chosen direction? ISA has a position for you as a Director of Education where you will direct the overall development and implementation of all education initiatives for ISA and the Sign Research Foundation (SRF). This position develops, implements, and grows education programs, ensuring they deliver accessible and relevant quality content that leads to revenue generation and improves the experience and value for all participants in adult learning.


The Director of Education conducts research, identifies and analyzes needs, and navigates ways to leverage resources and introduce new ones. The sign industry is complex, and this incumbent enjoys learning new things and applying them for the benefit of the organization’s members. The Director of Education manages several projects and programs at the same time while staying on top of deadlines.


ISA seeks individuals with a minimum of five years of adult education and/or professional development programming experience, preferably in an association/non-profit environment, and experience with curriculum development for a multitude of education programs. Qualified applicants will have a proven track record of successfully developing, implementing, and managing education programs with measurable results and proficiency in contract negotiations, vendor management, and Salesforce. Knowledge of webinar platforms (i.e., Zoom Webinar) and online learning platforms (i.e., Digitec) and some experience or interest in using gamification for education and professional development programs are pluses.


How To Apply

For more information or to submit your resume, please visit the following job link (or copy/paste link to a new window):

https://cessnasearch.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/361327000008278588/Director-Education?source=CareerSite [1]


Additional inquiries and questions can be emailed to Beth Cessna at jobs@cessnasearch.com.


ISA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.


About The International Sign Association (ISA)

The International Sign Association (ISA), recognized by the Council of Manufacturing Associations as a “Best Place to Work,” is a leading association for the sign, graphics, and visual communications industry. The association hosts ISA’s International Sign Expo®, an annual tradeshow and conference that draws 20,000+ attendees (converted to virtual in 2021) as well as smaller boutique/niche in-person and virtual events. ISA is highly selective in who it hires, expecting candidates to live up to its culture code, not see titles but see opportunities, roll up their sleeves to support day-to-day operations, and position ISA for the future.


ISA believes that happy employees make productive employees. ISA lives its staff-created culture code which promotes staff to (1) take calculated risks, (2) be their unique selves – they were hired for a reason, (3) foster respect, transparency, and trust, and most important (4) have fun!


About The Sign Research Foundation (SRF)

The Sign Research Foundation (SRF) an essential partner to people who regulate, use, and specify sign systems. SRF empowers communities by supplying academic research on vibrant and effective sign strategies, systems, and codes. We facilitate dialogue with architects, urban planners, developers, code officials, business owners, and designers to create more navigable cities, thriving businesses, and strong urban identities.


About Cessna & Associates, LLC

Cessna & Associates, LLC is a boutique HR consultancy partnering with mission driven, non-profit organizations. Our goal is to identify the best potential candidates that the market has to offer. 


The Power of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fuels Success

Cessna & Associates embraces and celebrates the strength that diversity brings to our organization.  Just as we are deliberate in our own pursuit of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, our efforts support our clients' DEI success. We drive every search with an unyielding focus to create an even playing field for all candidates and assess their ability to be "culture adds", not merely "fits" for our clients.  Our team builds and nurtures this rich tapestry of diversity for ourselves and for our clients.


  1. https://cessnasearch.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/361327000008278588/Director-Education?source=CareerSite

Other openings you might be interested in

More remote jobs

Let us send you new openings similar to Director, Education straight to your Inbox. Weekly or Daily. 7-day free trial 💌

The ability to work remotely increases employee happiness by 20 percent.