Learning and Development Manager

City Year; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Learning and Development Manager in Baton Rouge to enhance AmeriCorps members' leadership skills through effective training and development strategies. This role involves planning programs, collaborating with staff, and evaluating training effectiveness to ensure high-quality service in schools. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and collaboration skills, with a focus on program evaluation and community engagement.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Qualifications

• Responsible for planning and implementing a year-long professional development strategy.
• Ensure members receive proper training and learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff to plan site-wide programming for AmeriCorps members.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the Learning and Development program.
• Oversee observations and service delivery in schools.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Training Development

Program Evaluation

Job description

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Learning and Development Manager

Apply locations Baton Rouge, LA | time type Full time | posted on Posted 7 Days Ago | job requisition id R7961

Application Instructions

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Number of Positions: 1
Work Location: 100% On-Site

Position Overview

The Manager, Learning and Development (L&D) is responsible for planning and implementing a year-long professional development strategy to prepare AmeriCorps members for high-quality service in schools, enhancing their leadership skills. The L&D Manager ensures members receive proper training and learning opportunities throughout their service year. Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with staff to plan and execute site-wide programming and onboarding for AmeriCorps members (ACMs) throughout the year.
• Develop and adapt training sessions, aligning HQ materials with local needs, including site cultural needs and school district requirements.
• Create and deliver new resources, diversify training materials by collaborating with service providers and local trainers.
• Identify, screen, and secure support from key individuals to enhance the Learning and Development program.
• Support the execution of learning and development events with returning AmeriCorps members.

Job Description

Corps Learning & Development:

• Oversee the execution of AmeriCorps member learning, training, and development.
• Plan and coordinate Learning and Development Days, including logistics, sessions, and facilitators, focusing on service training, leadership, and Leadership After City Year (LACY).
• Organize events such as Basic Training Academy, Mid-Year Summit, and ongoing trainings for all AmeriCorps members.
• Work with City Year Impact Staff to develop comprehensive programs that support service delivery and leadership development.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the Learning and Development program regularly.
• Coordinate with City Year Headquarters to share best practices and develop the program further (serve as HQ Learning & Development Point).
• Serve as Site Point for the LACY program, connecting members to resources and networking opportunities.
• Secure venues and resources for training sessions.

Strengthen Whole School Whole Child Service and Programming:

• Oversee observations and service delivery in schools, ensuring resources meet the needs of members and students.
• Collaborate to develop training and programming to support student achievement in attendance, behavior, and performance in English and Math.
• Conduct assessments to demonstrate member skills, using data to inform development and track progress.
• Facilitate observations, provide feedback, and support growth for members and Impact staff.
• Standardize service delivery practices across programs.
• Gather feedback from members to improve learning and development programs.
• Assess ongoing training needs in schools with Impact Managers.
• Use data strategically with Impact Analytics Manager to enhance service delivery and training.

Manage External Speakers and Develop Relationships:

• Identify key community partners to support training programs.
• Develop and manage relationships with external trainers and venues in Baton Rouge.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including vacation, sick days, and holidays. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, FSA, and 401(k). For more details, click here. Employment at City Year is at-will. City Year does not sponsor work visas.