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 leads the strategic development and continuous improvement of agency-wide staff development initiatives; oversees engaging, culturally responsive, evidence-informed training curricula; and supervises a team of curriculum designers, trainers, and learning professionals. It partners with program, quality, and organizational leaders to align workforce development with operational and programmatic goals. The role also implements virtual, in-person, and blended learning, provides coaching and technical assistance to support program implementation, evaluates training effectiveness, and champions an inclusive learning culture.

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 effectively.
• 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, using findings to improve curricula and staff practice.
• Champion a learning culture that reflects the organization's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and empowers staff to deliver compassionate, mission-centered services.

What This Job Offers

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