Education Portfolio Lead (Hybrid/Remote)

Nashville Public Radio; Yarmouth (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IFAW’s Academy of Rescue and Conservation (ARC) seeks an Education Manager to lead ARC’s education and capacity‑development portfolio across online, hybrid, and in‑person delivery. You will supervise instructional design, training staff, and external vendors, ensuring high‑quality learning aligned with ARC priorities.

You will manage learning platforms, establish governance for content and AI usage, and collaborate with internal teams to advance evaluation, accessibility, and scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field preferred.
• 6–8+ years of progressive experience managing education programs, learning portfolios, or learning systems.
• Experience overseeing learning technology ecosystems, including LMS administration and vendor coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and basic database management; advanced Excel skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience developing and delivering training to internal and external audiences.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as role requirements dictate.

Responsibilities

• Lead oversight of ARC’s education and training portfolio across online, hybrid, and in-person delivery modes.
• Develop and maintain workplans, priorities, and timelines aligned with ARC strategy and resource capacity.
• Coordinate cross-functional planning to balance quality, scalability, innovation, and operational feasibility.
• Monitor program performance, risks, and dependencies; recommend adjustments based on data, evaluation findings, and stakeholder feedback.
• Collaborate with the Knowledge Manager to archive, adapt, and govern education materials in ARC’s repository.
• Oversee learning technology ecosystem, including AI governance and platform management.
• Oversee AI adoption decisions and ensure compliance with ARC guidelines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft 365

Excel

Database management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

LMS administration

Vendor coordination

Job description

IFAW’s Academy of Rescue and Conservation (ARC) seeks an Education Manager to lead ARC’s education and capacity‑development portfolio across online, hybrid, and in‑person delivery. You will supervise instructional design, training staff, and external vendors, ensuring high‑quality learning aligned with ARC priorities.

You will manage learning platforms, establish governance for content and AI usage, and collaborate with internal teams to advance evaluation, accessibility, and scale.