Director of Engagement

Talley Management Group•Mount Royal, NJ

2d•Remote

About The Position

The American Board of Clinical Social Workers (ABCSW), a 501(c)(3) organization that advances standards in clinical social work through board certification, is seeking a fractional Director of Engagement. The role is accountable for expanding engagement with clinical social work stakeholders, strengthening the visibility and value of the Board Certified Diplomate (BCD) credential, advancing strategic outreach, and coordinating assigned initiatives in partnership with ABCSW leadership, volunteers, Talley Management Group, and other contractors. This is a contracted 1099 role, not an employee position with Talley Management Group. The time commitment is 10–14 hours per month at $150–$200 per hour. The position is remote, with preference for candidates in the Northeast and Southeast regions of the United States. Travel is required, including attendance at approximately three in-person industry conferences. Talley Management Group, ABCSW’s association management partner, is leading recruitment.

Requirements

Experience working with diverse stakeholders.
Familiarity with and understanding of the social work community and its stakeholders.
Effective written, verbal, and electronic communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people at all organizational levels inside and outside the organization.
Ability to work efficiently remotely and with ABCSW volunteers.
Comprehensive experience with Microsoft Office.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Well-developed interpersonal skills.
Ability to make clear, concise, and effective presentations.
Strong understanding of fiduciary responsibilities.
An MSW from a CSWE-accredited institution.
A clinical social work license from a U.S. state.
Possess the Board Certified Diplomate (BCD) in Clinical Social Work or be eligible for the BCD.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience serving in an executive or C-level position within an organization.
Experience with association management software or similar.

Responsibilities

Serve as a sector leader for ABCSW, maintaining positive relationships with client leadership and engaging volunteers and constituents.
Support assigned ABCSW work while maintaining the scheduling, accessibility, and resources needed for success.
Exhibit at conferences, reach out to key stakeholders, and promote the BCD credential as a hallmark of clinical social work.
Coordinate internal and external resources, including vendors and contractors, to meet ABCSW’s needs.
Engage industry stakeholders at conferences and other forums to build relationships and expand ABCSW’s client base.
Participate in client activities to support timely production of deliverables.
Participate in internal Talley team meetings and perform other duties assigned by the Executive Director.
Build and promote the ABCSW brand through strategic initiatives.
Manage outreach to third-party payers to increase reimbursement rates for BCD holders.
Participate in ABCSW meetings and activities as assigned by the Executive Director.
Liaise with the marketing and communications lead to carry out promotional efforts aligned with strategic initiatives.
Represent ABCSW and build key industry stakeholder relationships in support of its mission.
Implement marketing and communications tactics to strengthen ABCSW’s visibility and brand.
Facilitate ongoing execution of the ABCSW implementation plan, including task assignment, metrics and milestone development, progress reporting, and analysis.