Associate, Executive Education

Partners for Public Good•, (Multiple States)

12d•Remote

About The Position

Partners for Public Good (PPG) is seeking an Associate, Executive Education to join their executive education team. This role involves designing and facilitating trainings, leading cohort-based learning initiatives, and providing coaching to government leaders to enhance operational systems. The Associate will support project scoping, create engaging trainings, facilitate workshops and coaching calls, and manage project timelines. The ideal candidate will understand public sector leadership constraints and opportunities, translating this into effective learning experiences. Associates at PPG manage the day-to-day delivery of programmatic projects, working with Project Leaders and Assistant Directors. Responsibilities include facilitating meetings, designing project materials, delivering trainings and coaching, and drafting deliverables. While Associates may work on various government operational topics, this role will focus on executive education initiatives in public procurement and government operational excellence. Experience in procurement or contract management is encouraged.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Three or more years of experience designing and facilitating executive education programs, workshops, professional education, conferences, or other learning experiences for adult professional audiences.
Experience working in state or local government or in a role that involved significant partnership or interaction with government agencies.
Strong project management experience, including managing multiple concurrent projects and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate engaging discussions with senior leaders and professional audiences.
Excellent written communication and presentation development skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration platforms.
Willingness to travel approximately 6–8 times per year.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with public procurement, contract management, or experience supporting procurement functions strongly preferred.
Familiarity with government operations, budgeting, finance, contracting, organizational change, or related public sector functions preferred.

Responsibilities

Design engaging, learner-centered curricula for executive education programs serving state and local government leaders.
Apply instructional design best practices and adult learning principles to create high-quality learning experiences across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.
Develop participant materials, facilitator guides, presentations, case studies, simulations, assessments, and other learning resources.
Translate complex policy, procurement, and operational concepts into clear, engaging, and actionable learning experiences.
Continuously improve existing programs using participant feedback, facilitator observations, and learning data.
Collaborate with partners, practitioners, and subject matter experts to develop relevant, evidence-based content.
Facilitate interactive workshops, peer learning events, and virtual trainings for government leaders.
Create inclusive learning environments that encourage participation, discussion, and practical application.
Lead small-group activities, simulations, coaching conversations, and debriefs that deepen participant learning.
Adapt facilitation strategies in real time based on audience needs and group dynamics.
Support executive education programs before, during, and after delivery to ensure an exceptional participant experience.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality and meeting deadlines.
Develop project plans, timelines, and workstreams to coordinate curriculum development and program execution.
Build strong working relationships with governments, external partners, facilitators, and subject matter experts.
Coordinate content reviews and incorporate stakeholder feedback while maintaining instructional quality and program goals.
Support program logistics and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful execution.
Contribute to the development of new executive education offerings and learning products.
Document and share lessons learned, tools, templates, and best practices across the organization.
Represent PPG at conferences, convenings, and learning events as appropriate.