Education Specialist I

About The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF)

The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) is dedicated to finding cures for inheritable blood and bleeding disorders and to addressing and preventing the complications of these disorders through research, education, and advocacy, enabling people and families to thrive. Learn more at Bleeding.org!

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. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Education, this position develops and delivers educational content and programs that promote health education, risk prevention, and capacity building across the bleeding disorders community. The ideal candidate is an organized and collaborative professional who enjoys managing multiple priorities, building relationships, and creating engaging learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Administration & Evaluation

• 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.

Event & Program Execution

• Execute live education events, including planning logistics, recruiting speakers, and coordinating participants as needed.
• Coordinate 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. 
• Coordinate communication and activities among internal teams, volunteers, speakers, consultants, and community partners to support successful educational initiatives. 

Content Development & Collaboration

• Develop and adapt educational content in a variety of formats, including presentations, workshops, print materials, videos, and digital resources for both online and in-person audiences.
• Collaborate with consultants and subject matter experts to develop, review, and refine educational materials that are accurate, accessible, and engaging.
• Partner with colleagues across departments and external stakeholders to support the development, promotion, and delivery of educational programming.

What You Bring

To qualify for this unique opportunity, our ideal candidate should have the following experience and education: 

• 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. 

As the Education Specialist I, how results are achieved is paramount for your success and ultimately results in our success as an organization. In this role, your foundational knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal attributes are anchored in the following:

Teamwork and Collaboration: Works effectively with others to achieve shared goals by encouraging collaboration, open communication, and team consensus. Demonstrates strong listening and communication skills, shares knowledge willingly, and values diverse perspectives when making decisions or solving problems.

Communication: Communicates clearly and confidently using a variety of formats and channels. Listens actively, shares ideas in a way others can understand, and adjusts messages to suit the audience to ensure clarity and engagement.

Creativity/Innovation: Comes up with fresh, original ideas and solutions to improve how things are done. Thinks beyond traditional methods, questions the norm, and tries out new approaches to create value, solve problems, or drive better results.

Adaptability: Adjusts effectively to changing conditions, priorities, and expectations. Remains open to new ideas, approaches, and feedback. Navigates uncertainty with flexibility and a solution-oriented mindset, helping teams stay aligned and productive in dynamic environments.

In addition, all NBDF employees focus on aligning their behaviors to our core values known as Behavioral Standards which are Respect, Accountability, Access, and Service.

Where You Will Work

This is a fully remote position open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S. Applicants should be comfortable working remotely with a team dispersed across the country. This role requires some domestic travel, which includes overnight, weekends, and to our annual Bleeding Disorders Conference. 

What We Offer

At NBDF our mission is to serve those affected by all inheritable bleeding disorders. We are committed to our employees as well as those we serve. To do so, NBDF seeks and values those qualities, both visible and invisible, that make individuals unique. We strive to be a safe place where regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, family status, national origin, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation; you are heard, empowered, and valued because we truly believe that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission.

In order to attract and retain a high-performance team, we offer a dynamic and rewarding work environment. In addition to a competitive salary, NBDF provides a comprehensive health and wellness program to eligible employees, family members and domestic partners. Our health and wellness programs include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, preventative care, mental health services and an employee assistance / work-life balance program. We also offer:

• Full time employees: Three weeks (+) of vacation, four personal days, 12 sick days, 11 paid holidays, 1 Floating Holiday, and the Holidays’ week off (between Christmas and New Years’).
• We offer paid time off to Part-Time Employees. 
• Paid Short-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance. 
• Pre-tax savings plan (including Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Transit Account).
• a 403(b) retirement plan with automatic contributions based on years of service.
• Paid Caregiver/Parental leave. 

Compensation

We have carefully considered industry benchmarks, the experience required for this position, and internal salary comparisons to determine the appropriate salary range for this role. For this position, NBDF has set a starting base salary range of $52,000–$57,000 and it is non-negotiable due to our company's commitment to maintaining internal pay equity. This approach ensures that we maintain a fair and consistent compensation structure across the organization.

Research shows that candidates from disadvantaged populations are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in a job description. NBDF is committed to building a balanced organization. We strongly encourage interested individuals to apply, even if they don't believe they have every quality, strength, and experience listed above. We especially encourage applicants with the lived experience of impairments to apply for roles in our organization. All reasonable accommodation can be provided during the interview and the on-boarding process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, biological classification, attraction preferences, internal sense of self, national origin, impairment status, protected veteran status, ethnoracial background, or any other characteristic protected by law. People of color, members of Tribal Nations and Native communities, LGBTQ-identified people, gender-nonconforming people, people with impairments, veterans, and people who speak a language in addition to English are strongly encouraged to apply.