[Hiring] Associate, Executive Education @Partners for Public Good

Role Description

PPG is seeking an Associate, Executive Education to join our executive education team. This associate will design and facilitate trainings, lead cohort-based learning initiatives, and provide coaching to government leaders that helps strengthen the operational systems that shape how public dollars are spent and public services are delivered.

The Associate will utilize a strong training and facilitation background paired with a foundational knowledge of government needs to support project scoping for executive education initiatives, create highly engaging trainings, facilitate workshops and coaching calls with governments, and manage project timelines.

The ideal candidate understands the opportunities and constraints of public sector leadership and can translate that knowledge into engaging learning experiences that help government leaders solve real-world challenges.

At PPG, Associates drive the day-to-day delivery of programmatic projects, working closely with Project Leaders and Assistant Directors to turn strategy into action. This can include multiple and fractional projects across teams. They facilitate meetings with government partners, design and produce project materials, deliver trainings and coaching, and draft key deliverables and reports. Associates may work on one in-depth project or contribute across several short-term or fractional engagements, depending on portfolio needs.

While Associates contribute across a range of government operational topics, this role will primarily support executive education initiatives focused on public procurement and government operational excellence. Candidates with a background in procurement or contract management, or working knowledge of these areas, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration platforms.
• Willingness to travel approximately 6–8 times per year.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• The salary for this role is $102,800 plus benefits.
• Comprehensive, people-first benefits package to support the well-being of our team and their families.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plan options to fit individual needs.
• Access to health and flexible savings accounts.
• Paid time off includes: 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 3 personal days, 2 floating holidays, 12 paid holidays, and a winter recess.
• Employer match for retirement savings.
• Paid parental leave.
• Access to backup care for caregiving needs.
• Work-from-home stipends or shared office space options.