Training and Capacity Building Manager

New Jersey Harm Reduction Coalition; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

New Jersey Harm Reduction Coalition in New Brunswick, NJ is seeking a part-time Training and Capacity Building Manager to lead its training ecosystem, match organizations with experienced trainers, and manage schedules and logistics.

You will design and deliver trainings, coach stakeholders, maintain systems to scale operations, and represent NJHRC in external trainings and advocacy—driving statewide impact.

Qualifications

• Exceptional project management skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Excellent relationship- and stakeholder-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the training ecosystem, including trainer roster and scheduling.
• Own logistics end-to-end: track requests, manage calendars, coordinate materials, and follow up for delivery.
• Build and maintain systems (spreadsheets, databases, PM tools) to scale operations.
• Serve as primary contact for organizations seeking training and maintain strong relationships.

Skills

Project management

Job description

Position: Training and Capacity Building Manager

Status: Part-Time (24-30 hours/week), Overtime Exempt

Location: New Brunswick, NJ with regular in-state travel

Salary: $32-$40/hour, which is the annual salary equivalent of $64,000-$80,000, plus benefits

Reports to: Program Director

Who We Are

New Jersey Harm Reduction Coalition (NJHRC) is on a mission to create a New Jersey that values the safety and dignity of all people who use drugs-and we're making it happen. Since incorporating in 2020, we've built two Harm Reduction Centers, launched a community drug checking program, and changed laws to expand syringe services and naloxone access.

NJHRC accomplishes this through direct harm reduction services (Middlesex Harm Reduction Center and Statewide Harm Reduction Center), training and technical assistance, and policy advocacy. Your work as Training and Capacity Building Manager will directly shape how harm reduction is understood and practiced across New Jersey.

The Opportunity: Training and Capacity Building Manager

NJHRC is seeking a Training and Capacity Building Manager to lead and expand its training and technical assistance initiatives. This role is the connective tissue of NJHRC's training ecosystem-matching organizations that need training with the right trainers, managing a roster of NJHRC staff and external contractors, keeping schedules and logistics humming, and stepping in to facilitate trainings yourself.

This is a role for someone who is an exceptionally strong project manager, deeply relationship-oriented, and tech‑savvy enough to build and maintain the systems that keep everything organized. You'll work with stakeholders at all levels of familiarity with harm reduction-supporting those already incorporating its principles and guiding those who are new to the work-to help embed these practices into their programs and policies. All work will be grounded in evidence-informed, person‑centered, and trauma-informed approaches that reflect best practices in harm reduction, care engagement, and public health.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate & manage the training ecosystem (50%)
• Maintain and manage a roster of trainers, including NJHRC staff and external contractors, matching the right trainer to each request based on expertise, availability, and audience needs
• Own the logistics end‑to‑end: track incoming training requests, manage scheduling, coordinate materials, and follow up to ensure smooth delivery
• Build and maintain the systems and tools (spreadsheets, project management platforms, databases) that keep the training operation organized and scalable
• Serve as the primary point of contact for organizations seeking training, building authentic relationships and ensuring their needs are understood and met
• Track and report on training activities, outcomes, and feedback to drive continuous improvement and meet funder reporting requirements
• Facilitate trainings & build capacity (30%)
• Design and deliver trainings yourself for a range of audiences-from frontline staff to clinical teams to government partners-on harm reduction principles and practices
• Provide coaching, consultation, and follow‑up support to ensure real implementation of harm reduction-aligned services after trainings conclude
• Work with stakeholders at all levels, from harm reduction veterans to those just starting out, to help embed these practices into their programs and policies
• Strengthen relationships & represent NJHRC (10%)
• Represent NJHRC externally through trainings, public speaking, media engagement, and advocacy opportunities
• Identify policy and system barriers surfaced through training work and flag them to the policy team to support advocacy efforts
• Contribute insights from training and technical assistance to help NJHRC sharpen its approach and deepen its statewide impact
• Cross‑org collaboration (10%)
• Coordinate closely with program, policy, and development teams to ensure training work is aligned with organizational priorities and funder commitments
• Flex into cross‑organizational roles and responsibilities as needed in a fast‑moving, growing nonprofit

Who You Are

You are an organized, relationship‑driven operator who genuinely loves harm reduction. You're the kind of person who builds the spreadsheet before anyone asks, follows up before anyone has to remind you, and still makes everyone feel like they're your top priority. You're as comfortable troubleshooting a scheduling conflict as you are facilitating a room full of skeptical clinicians.

Must‑Haves

• Exceptional project management skills . You are highly organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive. You