Director of Education (Orange County)
Firefly Recruiting, Orlando, Florida, United States, 32812
The
California Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association (CPMCA)
is hiring an
Education Director
to lead and implement an established, first-class contractor education and training program serving nearly
10,000 industry professionals .
This is a hands-on, execution-focused role for someone who is organized, communicative, and comfortable working directly with contractors, vendors, and association leadership. The program is already built—your job is to
run it well, improve it, and keep it moving forward .
What You’ll Do Manage and execute CPMCA’s established training and education programs Coordinate and host in-person training sessions and industry events Work directly with contractors, instructors, venues, and presenters Oversee event logistics, registration, attendance tracking, and follow-up Maintain strong relationships with members and committee leaders Support student chapter programs and industry pipeline initiatives Assist with safety, scholarship, and grant-related programs Contribute content to member communications (newsletters, website updates) Partner closely with the Executive Director and internal team
Who This Role Is For A strong
communicator
who’s comfortable working with contractors and stakeholders Someone who
sticks , executes, and doesn’t jump from role to role An organized self-starter who enjoys running programs—not reinventing them A local professional who enjoys occasional travel and event hosting
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required 5+ years of relevant experience (programs, operations, communications, events, or training) Experience managing events or multi-part programs Strong written and verbal communication skills Comfortable using event management tools and Microsoft Office Able to work occasional evenings, weekends, and light travel
Why CPMCA Stable, well-established association with 20+ years of consistent growth Small, collegial office environment in a beautiful Tustin campus Competitive salary and benefits, including: 3 weeks of vacation 6 sick days 15% employer retirement contribution
(no employee contribution required)
California Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association (CPMCA)
is hiring an
Education Director
to lead and implement an established, first-class contractor education and training program serving nearly
10,000 industry professionals .
This is a hands-on, execution-focused role for someone who is organized, communicative, and comfortable working directly with contractors, vendors, and association leadership. The program is already built—your job is to
run it well, improve it, and keep it moving forward .
What You’ll Do Manage and execute CPMCA’s established training and education programs Coordinate and host in-person training sessions and industry events Work directly with contractors, instructors, venues, and presenters Oversee event logistics, registration, attendance tracking, and follow-up Maintain strong relationships with members and committee leaders Support student chapter programs and industry pipeline initiatives Assist with safety, scholarship, and grant-related programs Contribute content to member communications (newsletters, website updates) Partner closely with the Executive Director and internal team
Who This Role Is For A strong
communicator
who’s comfortable working with contractors and stakeholders Someone who
sticks , executes, and doesn’t jump from role to role An organized self-starter who enjoys running programs—not reinventing them A local professional who enjoys occasional travel and event hosting
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required 5+ years of relevant experience (programs, operations, communications, events, or training) Experience managing events or multi-part programs Strong written and verbal communication skills Comfortable using event management tools and Microsoft Office Able to work occasional evenings, weekends, and light travel
Why CPMCA Stable, well-established association with 20+ years of consistent growth Small, collegial office environment in a beautiful Tustin campus Competitive salary and benefits, including: 3 weeks of vacation 6 sick days 15% employer retirement contribution
(no employee contribution required)