The Society of Product Safety Professionals (SPSP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting product safety professionals in education, leadership, and service. We provide university-level educational programs ranging from basic product safety training to professional certification in the field. SPSP also provides monthly educational webinars as well as other services to help enrich the knowledge of product safety professionals.
SPSP is looking to engage a part-time Program Administrator to assist the Board of Directors with the planning and logistics involved with running SPSP’s educational programs. This is a paid position based on a competitive hourly wage. The Program Administrator will serve as an ex-officio member of the Board and attend monthly Board meetings.
Candidates should expect to dedicate an average of 3 to 8 hours per week with the heaviest demand during the months of January to April, and again from August to October. Some weeks may require 12 to 16 hours while other weeks may require no more than 2 hours. Some travel may be required.
Duties:
· Coordinate relationships and serve as point-of contact with universities and companies that host SPSP’s educational programs;
· With Board direction, develop draft proposals for cost sharing with host organizations;
· With Board direction, solicit sponsors for hosted networking events;
· Plan logistics behind all educational programs to ensure smooth operation including catering, hotel block arrangements, and coordinating with the host organization to meet their onsite requirements;
· Assist in the promotion/marketing of SPSP’s various educational programs;
· Develop program packet before each educational program to include program agenda, faculty bios, student rosters, and program logistics;
· Support the maintenance of SPSP’s mailing lists for promotional purposes;
· Regularly monitor and manage SPSP’s virtual mailbox and “Ask The Expert” inquiries;
· Coordinate certification activities with Consumer Product Safety Certification Services Board;
· Work with Board to investigate potential of accreditation for the SPSP Certification Program;
· Work with Board to keep SPSP’s website updated as needed.
Required Qualifications:
· Must have experience in organizing events;
· Must have good organizational and communication skills;
· Must have experience in working with diverse groups of people;
· Must have excellent computer skills;
· Ability to edit websites and experience with Canva or similar platforms is preferred;
· Experience in the product safety community is preferred.
Compensation:
· The Program Administrator will be paid monthly at an hourly rate of $50.
· The Program Administrator will keep track of hours worked on a quarter hour basis and log time along with task activity.
· The Program Administrator will serve as an independent contractor and is responsible for paying all taxes.
· Travel expenses, if any, will be reimbursed at cost.
To Apply:
Send your CV, resume, or bio to info@ProductSafetyProfessionals.org by 12/8/25.