Assistant Vice President - Staff Development & Curriculum Design

The New York Foundling • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Assistant Vice President - Staff Development & Curriculum Design advances The New York Foundling’s mission by building staff knowledge, skills, and leadership capacity through innovative, evidence-informed learning and development strategies. The role leads organizational training, curriculum design, and implementation support to promote high-quality, culturally responsive services and improve outcomes for children, families, and communities.

The position sets the strategic direction for agency-wide staff development, oversees engaging and evidence-informed curricula, and supervises a team of curriculum designers, trainers, and learning professionals. It partners with program, quality, and organizational leaders to identify workforce development needs and align learning strategies with operational and programmatic goals. Learning solutions may be delivered virtually, in person, or in blended formats. The role also supports program implementation through coaching, technical assistance, learning resources, and fidelity tools, and evaluates training effectiveness using outcomes, participant feedback, and performance data.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in education, social work, organizational development, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in curriculum design, staff development, and training within a human services or nonprofit agency setting.
• At least 8 years of leadership and team management experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in instructional design, adult learning theory, and program implementation.
• Strong project management, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to analyze data, evaluate outcomes, and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in training and staff development.
• Master’s degree from a U.S.-accredited educational institution, or credential evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic vision, development, and continuous improvement of agency-wide staff development initiatives that strengthen service quality and advance organizational mission outcomes.
• Design and oversee engaging, culturally responsive, and evidence-informed training curricula that equip staff to serve children, families, and communities.
• Supervise and develop a high-performing team of curriculum designers, trainers, and learning professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, equity, and continuous learning.
• Partner with program, quality, and organizational leaders to identify workforce development needs and align learning strategies with operational and programmatic goals.
• Implement virtual, in-person, and blended learning solutions that promote accessibility, engagement, and measurable skill development.
• Support program implementation through coaching, technical assistance, learning resources, and fidelity tools that reinforce evidence-based and evidence-informed practices.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through outcomes measurement, participant feedback, and performance data, and use findings to enhance curricula and strengthen staff practice.
• Champion a learning culture reflecting the organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, while empowering staff to deliver compassionate, mission-centered services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive