Director, Training

IMB (International Mission Board); Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA and FSA benefit plans

403(b) retirement plan with employer 5

Paid time off 21 days + holidays

Volunteer Mission Trip Benefits

Tuition discounts

Comprehensive benefits package summary

Job summary

IMB (International Mission Board) in Richmond, VA seeks a Director of Training to lead enterprise-wide learning and development initiatives. This role partners with HR to design, develop, and deliver innovative training programs aligned with organizational goals and mission success.

The ideal candidate combines instructional design, organizational development, and strong relationship-building skills to deliver impactful learning across all levels of IMB.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in training, learning and development, or HR.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-wide training programs.
• Experience administering learning management systems and LMS technologies.
• Advanced expertise in learning and development principles and adult learning methodologies.
• Outstanding written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Professionalism and confidentiality.
• Workday Learning administration and reporting experience preferred.
• Experience developing e-learning and blended learning programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive organization-wide training and development strategy.
• Assess learning needs and create training solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Design and facilitate instructor-led, virtual, blended, and e-learning programs.
• Research emerging trends and technologies in learning and development; apply best practices.
• Create engaging training content for leadership, professional, technical, and administrative staff.
• Establish annual training priorities and curricula with organizational leadership.
• Coordinate internal and external training opportunities aligning with standards and processes.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and content providers to deliver a best-in-class learning experience.
• Oversee LMS administration, including Workday Learning, Pathwright, and other platforms.
• Manage training assignments, completion tracking, reporting, and employee learning records.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement, configure, and maintain learning technologies.
• Analyze training outcomes and stakeholder feedback to identify improvement opportunities.
• Use data-driven insights to continuously enhance learning programs and employee development.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Multitasking

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Assessment certification

LMS administration

E-learning development

Enterprise training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Adult Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Psychology, Leadership

Tools

Workday Learning

Pathwright

Job description

Director, Training!

Join a mission-driven organization where you can make a lasting impact by leading enterprise-wide learning and development initiatives that empower employees, strengthen leadership capabilities, and support organizational success as a the Director, Training!

Location: Richmond, VA

Compensation: $98,512-$115,896*

The Director, Training serves as a strategic partner within Human Resources, leading the design, development, and delivery of organizational learning and development initiatives. This role is responsible for leading the creation of innovative training programs that equip employees with the skills, knowledge, and capabilities needed to support organizational effectiveness, staff engagement, and mission success.

The ideal candidate is a passionate learning professional who combines instructional design expertise, organizational development knowledge, and strong relationship-building skills to create impactful training experiences across all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive organization-wide training and development strategy.
• Assess learning needs and create training solutions that align with organizational goals and priorities.
• Design and facilitate instructor-led, virtual, blended, and e-learning programs.
• Research emerging trends and technologies in learning and development and incorporate best practices into training initiatives.
• Create engaging training content for leadership, professional, technical, and administrative staff.
• Establish annual training priorities and learning curricula in partnership with organizational leadership.
• Coordinate internal and external training opportunities while ensuring alignment with organizational standards and processes.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and content providers to deliver best-in-class learning experience.
• Oversee the administration and optimization of learning management systems, including Workday Learning, Pathwright, and other platforms.
• Manage training assignments, completion tracking, reporting, and employee learning records.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement, configure, and maintain learning technologies.
• Analyze training outcomes and stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Use data-driven insights to continuously enhance learning programs and employee development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in: Adult Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Psychology, Leadership or a related field
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in training, learning and development, organizational development, or human resources.
• Proven strategic thinking skills with the ability to assess business needs and design impactful learning solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-wide training programs.
• Experience administering learning management systems and learning technologies.Advanced expertise in learning and development principles and adult learning methodologies.
• Outstanding written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Certification in personality or assessment instruments, preferred
• Experience with Workday Learning administration and reporting, preferred.
• Experience developing e-learning and blended learning programs, preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical insurance with choice of 3 plans, dental, vision, HSA and FSA benefit plans (and more!)
• Short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance coverage (employer paid) - with supplemental coverage available
• 403(b) Retirement Plan Savings - with 5% employer contribution plus up to a 4% matching contribution, fully vested after 3 years
• 21 days of paid time off accrued in the first year, plus 11 paid holidays and the week between Christmas and New Years
• Volunteer Mission Trip Benefits so you can experience mission life firsthand by working with our teams overseas
• Access to tuition discounts
• See a summary of our comprehensive benefits package for full time regular and contract employees here.
• This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation that IMB reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting. This range reflects base compensation only and does not include the value of IMB’s comprehensive benefits, which are described further below. Final base compensation may be informed by individualized factors, including experience, qualifications, and unique skills that are expected to impact the individual’s contribution to the role. IMB is not responsible for omissions or alterations to this information in third-party job postings.

Worker Type

Employee

Regular

Time Type

Full time