Position Overview

Responsible for developing and delivering NFDA continuing education (CE) offerings to funeral directors and other deathcare professionals. Identify and develop markets to build membership and client base through NFDA Educational programs.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Responsible for conducting NFDA education programs, including in-person and web-based, as well as developing curriculum and training support materials.
2. Assist in budget development and monitoring to ensure that all educational programs and services fall within established budgets, schedules and targets.
3. Responsible for developing education related training materials, as well as publishing education related articles in NFDA’s Director Magazine and other publications as needed. 
4. Responsible for preparing and delivering presentations at state association conventions, NFDA’s annual convention and international conventions and meetings, as appropriate.
5. Plan, schedule, implement, and serve as moderator for 8 to 10 live virtual roundtable events each year. Working with Director of Education, determine roundtable topic areas, select subject matter experts as presenters and provide guidance for specific content to be included. Secure all information required for CE approval from each presenter. Work closely with Marketing staff on promotional plans & requirements for each event.
6. Develop best practices resources for NFDA speakers to be included in a “Speaker Services” portal on the NFDA website.
7. Identify areas of need for continuing education and serve as subject matter expert in creating content for the development CE products in a variety of formats, including online, live web-based and in-person events. Develop performance support materials such as workbooks, digital resources, guides, job aides, etc. 
8. Working with the Director of Education, assume primary responsibility for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of selected NFDA face-to-face conferences. Collaborate with other departments including Marketing, Meetings, and Business Development to ensure effective communication throughout the event planning and implementation. 
9. Promote and assist in carrying out the Association’s mission, vision and goals in a manner consistent with the Association’s stated values.
10. Exhibit flexible and innovative approaches while performing essential responsibilities and assignments and participating in strategic leadership, management and special project teams.
11. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in communications, education or related field and a current funeral director license with 5 to 7 years work experience are required. Excellent public speaking skills, including experience delivering presentations to large audiences of 100 or more, are required. Familiarity with virtual event platforms and technology is desirable. Previous non-profit association experience helpful. 

Candidate must be proficient in Word, Excel, and Office XP Windows environment. Outstanding organizational skills as well as effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Position requires an ability to handle multiple projects and tasks, an attention to detail and the highest degree of confidentiality.  Must be flexible regarding work hours and ability to travel.

Position Overview

Serves as the chief legal officer for the Association. This position has overall responsibility for all legal, compliance and related activities for the Association and will work closely with other members of senior management, including the Senior Vice President of Advocacy and CEO.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute legal strategy including risk management.
2. Draft contracts and contract reviews.
3. Prepare and submit legal reports for Board of Directors agenda
4. Prepare and submit reports/recommendations on miscellaneous legal and regulatory issues
5. Attend meetings of the Board of Directors as needed.
6. Draft proposed amendments to NFDA bylaws
7. Communicate directly with FTC Funeral Rule Coordinator on all Funeral Rule enforcement and interpretative issues.
8. Prepare and draft NFDA comments for periodic reviews of Funeral Rule.
9. Provide FTC Compliance Check Services for members to review funeral home price lists for compliance.
10. Work with Senior Vice President Advocacy on federal legal and regulatory issues when needed.
11. Serve on the Advocacy Committee as a resource.
12. Serve as a resource to State Associations seeking assistance with model laws or regulatory issues.
13. Maintain and periodically update State Law Manuals
14. Draft and maintain state law on funeral service issues
15. Respond to telephone and e-mail inquiries from State Associations and NFDA membership on legal issues.
16. Advise and e-mail/fax articles, legal forms, state laws and regulations to member and State Associations.
17. Prepare and present various liability workshops
18. Draft articles on legal and regulatory issues impacting funeral service.
19. Draft various training and certification quizzes with answer grids and grading memos for FROP program.
20. Prepare and present various webinars.
21. In collaboration with the Board and CEO, periodically evaluates bylaws and policies and identifies recommendations for changes, as appropriate.
22. Maintain current knowledge and skills related to organizational leadership, the death care industry, and non-profit/association operations.
23. Participate in national organizations and committees.
24. Pursues own professional development in support of organizational and strategic initiatives.
25. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

JD and active state bar membership required. 5-10 years of legal practice experience, preferably in non-profit and tax-exempt organizations. Generalist legal background is required, with emphasis on trade association experience. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Funeral related law and regulations experience preferred. An ability to clearly communicate legal and business issues and processes to all audiences. Effective creation and delivery of presentations both in person and virtual. Article and legal form development to support funeral service-related law and regulations is preferred. Ability to develop collaborative relationships both internally and externally. Employs not-for-profit/association best practices. Ability to work productively and effectively with minimal supervision. Ability to represent the organizations at national, state, and local levels. Ability and willingness to travel. Exhibits highest professional and ethical standards.