Executive Director of Learning and Development

Learning Systems and Curriculum:

• Plan, direct and implement learning strategies, programs, and processes to support organizational goals, onboarding through retirement.
• Use data to maximize learner participation, and take a blended approach to learning that incorporates the 70/20/10 model.
• Regularly analyze training needs and identify new approaches, systems, and curriculum to eliminate gaps and improve the efficiency and success of learning.
• Create metrics and other tools to measure the effectiveness of learning opportunities, and use to influence the continuous improvement and effectiveness of the Learning and Development department.
• Evaluate feedback from staff to ensure learning, course materials, and communications are relevant, and effectively communicate the desired message.
• Plan, organize, and direct a wide range of training initiatives and projects. Including such things as;
  • A comprehensive member service training program.
  • Testing and evaluation procedures.
• Conduct high-quality effective training to support a variety of organizational initiatives and business needs.
• Design training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
• Manage and direct the Training Specialist and Learning Management Systems.

Staff Development:

• Build career paths for staff, offering a clear picture of growth and development.
• Develop a mentorship program.
• Develop and implement a program for recruiting and training well equipped, quality trainers.
• Provide leadership to Learning and Development Team.

Training Partner Y:

• Provide direction, oversight, and support to the Training Partner Y Program.

Fiscal Management:

• Provide direction, oversight, and support to the TPY training budget and meet or exceed budgeted targets.
• Review and inform branch leadership regarding branch training and conference expenditures.

Financial Development and Philanthropy:

• Meet performance measurement through annual giving, major gifts, and/or endowment by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.

Essential Functions:

• Create and evaluate policies, systems and tools for education, tracking and monitoring of success
• Supervise and direct the functions of the Learning and Development department
• Effectively communicate with local and regional YMCAs, and attend Regional Training Events
• Conduct effective training