Director of Organizational Learning and Training

Job Summary

The Director of Organizational Learning and Training will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive, organization-wide learning strategy aligned with Project HOME’s mission and strategic goals. This role drives a culture of continuous learning, ensuring professional development, performance improvement, and talent retention across all departments. The Director will oversee training operations, partner with leadership, and implement innovative learning solutions that meet evolving organizational needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Vision and Leadership

Lead the development of a learning and development strategy aligned with Project HOME’s mission and goals.

Define a learning philosophy that fosters professional growth and operational excellence.

Advise senior leadership to ensure learning initiatives meet current and future needs.

Organizational Learning Culture

Collaborate with the SVP of People and Culture to build a comprehensive, position-specific training framework.

Embed learning into daily operations and leadership practices.

Partner across departments and with residents to reflect community needs.

Training Design, Delivery & Evaluation

Oversee the design and implementation of learning programs using diverse modalities.

Apply adult learning principles to increase engagement and retention.

Evaluate training effectiveness using data and feedback for continuous improvement.

Instructional Design and Curriculum Development

Lead instructional design for high-impact training initiatives.

Collaborate with subject-matter experts to develop quality content.

Ensure consistency in training materials and delivery.

Learning Management System (LMS) Oversight

Manage LMS operations, user experience, and content relevance.

Collaborate with IT to integrate systems and optimize functionality.

Orientation and Onboarding

Oversee onboarding training in alignment with organizational values and performance expectations.

Data-Driven Learning

Implement systems to measure learning outcomes and training ROI.

Use data dashboards to monitor progress and impact.

Operational Leadership

Lead departmental operations, policies, and budgeting.

Maintain an organization-wide training grid for tracking and compliance.

Team Supervision and Development

Supervise and mentor the Training Lead.

Foster a team culture of learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Communication and Change Management

Communicate training priorities and progress consistently.

Promote engagement and transparency in learning efforts.

Community and Mission Alignment

Ensure training reflects Project HOME’s mission and values.

Build strong connections with staff and residents to inform training strategy.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, education, human resources, or a related field

Minimum of 7 years of experience in organizational learning and development, with at least 3 years at a leadership level.

Demonstrated expertise in instructional design, curriculum development, adult learning theory, and learning technologies.

Experience building and leading comprehensive, enterprise-wide learning programs for similarly sized organizations.

Proven ability to analyze and communicate learning outcomes using data.

Strong project management and leadership skills.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

What Experience and Qualifications You May Bring

Experience leading learning and development in corporate, nonprofit, or human services environments.

Expertise in instructional design, adult learning, and learning technologies.

Proven ability to lead change, manage projects, and influence cross-functional teams.

Familiarity with equity-centered and trauma-informed training practices.

Strong analytical skills to measure training impact and outcomes.