Learning and Development Manager

About the position

The Manager, Learning and Development (L&D) is responsible for planning and implementing a year-long professional development strategy to prepare AmeriCorps members to deliver high-quality and high-impact service to students in schools while increasing their leadership capacity and skills. The L&D Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring AmeriCorps members are prepared with the proper training and learning opportunities throughout their service year.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Staff to plan and execute site-wide programming and onboarding for ACMs throughout the year.
• Develop and adapt training sessions by aligning and updating HQ material with local needs including site cultural needs and school districts’ requirements.
• Support the creation and delivery of new resources, diversify training resources and materials by collaborating with other service providers and local trainers.
• Identify, screen, and secure key people who can support the Learning and Development program and provide high quality learning and trainings to our corps.
• Collaborate and support the execution of learning and development events with the Returning AmeriCorps member point.
• Oversee the execution of AmeriCorps member learning, training, and development.
• Plan and execute the schedule, logistics, sessions, and facilitators of Learning and Development Days throughout the year.
• Plan and execute all Learning and Development events such as Basic Training Academy, Mid-Year Summit, Learning and Development Days, school-based trainings, and on-going trainings for all AmeriCorps members.
• Work with City Year Impact Staff to develop a year-long comprehensive program for AmeriCorps members.
• Evaluate on an ongoing basis the Learning and Development program to ensure trainings are meeting corps, impact staff, and external partner needs.
• Serve as Site Point for the Leadership After City Year (LACY) program.
• Secure venues and other resources for training, in particular in-kind resources.
• Oversee observations and service delivery in all our schools.
• Collaborate with various staff to develop trainings and programming that will assist AmeriCorps members to coach students.
• Conduct thorough and consistent assessments for AmeriCorps members to demonstrate skill level in English and Math tutoring.
• Facilitate, support, and conduct regular formalized observations and provide constructive feedback.
• Conduct consistent surveys for AmeriCorps members to share feedback and suggestions for learning and development program.
• Work with Impact Managers to provide and assess needs for on-going trainings in schools.
• Identify key people in the Baton Rouge area who can support the Learning and Development program.

Requirements

• Experience in program management or training development.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Experience in educational settings or with AmeriCorps programs is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with City Year’s mission and values.
• Experience in leadership development programs.
• Knowledge of educational best practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) plan.
• Vacation and sick days.