Staff Talent Development Manager

National Geographic; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Geographic Society seeks a Staff Talent Development Manager to design innovative onboarding and learning programs. This role involves creating engaging training materials and facilitating workshops to enhance employee skills and support the Museum of Exploration's opening. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in learning and development, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering a positive employee experience.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions

Flexible paid time off benefits

Paid parental leave

Learning and development opportunities

Employee volunteer day

National Geographic discounts and perks

Qualifications

• 5+ years in learning and development/training and talent management.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Experience facilitating in-person and virtual training.

Responsibilities

• Design onboarding and learning content for NGS staff.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual training workshops.
• Monitor and evaluate workshop data to inform strategy.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Instructional design methodologies

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Creative thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Staff Talent Development Manager

Apply remote type Hybrid locations Washington, DC time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R1782

How You’ll Contribute

The Human Resources (HR) team works to find, grow and retain talent and build the NGS community. HR is dedicated to designing and building people and total reward strategies that enhance employee culture and the employee experience at NGS. The HR department includes HR Business Partners, Total Rewards & Recognition, Talent Management, and it leads the internship program at NGS.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Staff Talent Development, The Staff Talent Development Manager will design compelling and tailored onboarding and learning and development programs and resources that will support the opening of the Museum of Exploration (MoE) and NGS in building key leadership skills that address the workforce’s emerging needs. This includes curation of existing online and instructor led training content to create a suite of learning and onboarding paths for staff. The Manager will bring strong communication and organizational skills, an action-orientation, and a passion for creating innovative learning experiences.

Your Impact

Responsibilities Include

Learning & Development (90%)

• Design innovative and engaging onboarding and learning content for NGS staff, leaders, and teams

• Create training materials and slide decks, as well as supporting materials such as rubrics, manuals, training guides, assets and more

• Facilitate in-person and virtual instructor-led training workshops and onboarding programs

• Conduct research to support content development

• Coordinate efforts with HR Business Partners, internal communications, stakeholders, and contractors to ensure opportunities are widely accessible to all staff

• Provide support for virtual, in-person, and online training events

Data Analysis & Reports (10%)

• Monitor and evaluate workshop evaluation data to inform strategy and decision making

• Gather and analyze data to evaluate and improve team and organizational effectiveness

What You’ll Bring

Educational Background

A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred

Minimum Years and Type of Experience

5+ years of work experience in learning and development/training and talent management

Necessary Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies

• Experience facilitating across a variety of modalities including in-person and virtual

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Creative thinking, responsive problem-solving, and attention to detail

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of behavioral assessments such as DiSC, Clifton Strengths, Hogan

• Understanding and application of team and change models

Supervision

No direct reports

Salary Information

The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations.

The salary range for this position accounts for a wide range of factors including but not limited to organizational need; specific skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and more. At the National Geographic Society, individuals are typically hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The salary range for this role is $114,000 - $120,000.

In addition, the National Geographic Society offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; engaging and comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment; flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave; 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31; paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks.

Job Designation

Hybrid - At the Society, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are Hybrid. Our Hybrid category requires that staff work at Base Camp two days each week: every Tuesday and Wednesday. Hybrid staff are also always welcome to come in additional days each week if preferred.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.

About Us

The National Geographic Society uses the power of science, exploration, education and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world.

Our mission is only complete when our staff, explorers, educators, youth and partners are seen, valued, and heard. We embrace each person’s identity, experiences, and abilities, and we commit to cultivating an environment where everyone benefits from opportunity, mutual respect and a sense of belonging.

National Geographic's headquarters is located in the heart of Washington, D.C. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental benefits, generous vacation and parental leave time, a 401(k) plan, flexible work options, and career development. In addition to our generous benefits, we also offer unique perks which include free museum admission, discount to our museum store, film screenings, world class events with visiting speakers, an employee volunteer day and a robust wellness program.