Workforce Training Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Workforce Training Manager (WTM), under the supervision of the Executive Director, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Workforce Development program and coordination of Mamatoto Village Academy. Mamatoto Village Academy (MVA) focuses on advancing Black maternal health and economic justice for Black women through culturally resonant training, professional development, and technical assistance.  MVA offers in-person, hybrid, and asynchronous courses that integrate lecture, discussion, and interactive content across multidisciplinary topics designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and expertise of the perinatal health workforce, public health professionals, and healthcare institutions. The WTM provides leadership, ensures accountability, facilitates team integration, implements a strengths-based approach to supervision, and provides guidance and direction to the Workforce team. The WTM cultivates strategic partnerships with mission-aligned and diverse stakeholders, ensuring efficiency in all Mamatoto Village workforce programming.

ATTRIBUTES OF A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE 

• At least 3 years of experience in Instructional Design, Workforce Development, Education Leadership, and Adult Learning
• 4 years of people management experience
• Content expert in reproductive, public health, and maternal health topics
• Adept in group facilitation, teaching, and management 
• A community builder with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Considerate listener and believes that the community voice must be centered
• A creative thinker and patient team member willing to test out new ideas
• Understanding and application of interdependence and self-motivation in a work setting
• History of working with a diverse population in a mutually respectful manner, using a strengths-based approach
• Engages in critical inquiry to promote self-awareness and accountability and implement liberatory frameworks within personal and team objectives and deliverables

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and responsibility. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Other duties may need to be assigned to meet organizational needs.

Program Management

• Manage the growth and implementation of the Mamatoto Village Academy (MVA), ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives;
• Work with the Executive Director to assist with implementation management and ongoing evaluation of programs and services;
• Assist with compliance for granting organizations, program sponsors, workforce partnerships, etc;
• Collaborate with workforce team members to address student learning and workforce needs;
• Identify and manage programmatic risks and assist with maintaining QA/QI processes;
• Attend conferences to learn from subject matter experts and contribute to internal shared knowledge transfer;
• Support the cultivation, stewardship, and maintenance of alliances and partnerships with community stakeholders to meet the professional development needs of healthcare and other perinatal professionals;
• As requested, represent Mamatoto Village's services and interests to grantors and external partners; and
• Participate in organization and department meetings as required and Monitor and maintain programmatic data

MVA Academy

• Create and curate content for MVA offsite and online professional development courses, as well as completing CEU applications for all workshops and training;
• Coordinate offsite training conducted by MV staff with CBOs and other institutions;
• Manage the registration and CEU process for PD course participants;
• As needed, assist with the development and editing of the workforce training curriculum;
• Works in collaboration with the Training and Talent Coordinator for all Mamatoto Village Workforce Training tracks, including selecting training dates, supporting interviews, approving student communication, etc.;
• Provide expertise, design, oversight, and launch services for tasks and activities with  e-learning and web-based component ;
• Support development and the ongoing adjustment of agency e-learning guidance  and strategy to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders; and  
• Manage and support online modules using appropriate authoring software

People Management

• Oversee and supervise Workforce team members, including 1:1’s and team meetings;
• Assist in hiring and overseeing training and orientation of all Workforce program staff members;
• Conduct performance evaluations for each Workforce program staff member and process grievances; and 
• Comply with and help maintain the standard organizational policies and procedures described in the MV Employee Handbook. 

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS TO FOSTER SUCCESS

• Strong familiarity with women’s health, human rights, reproductive justice, and/or maternal and infant health content 
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 3 - 4 years of experience in workforce development, adult education, or a related field OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• At least four years of people and team management experience 
• Experience with online LMS platforms
• Strong project management skills with the ability to efficiently plan, organize, and execute multiple projects
• Passion for adult learning, teaching, mentoring, and job skill development
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop trusting relationships with diverse constituencies and communities
• Ability to receive and implement constructive feedback 
• Capable of multitasking in a high-paced environment
• Must communicate professionally and positively with supervisor, stakeholders, and co-workers
• Absolute professionalism when dealing with others to represent our company in a positive light
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and within a team environment
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Meet, Slides, etc.)

This full-time position is based in the Mamatoto Village office. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Mamatoto Village offers an intentional benefits package.

• 80 hours of PTO, 40 hours of sick leave
• 11 paid holidays
• HRA for health, vision, dental, and dependent care
• Paid parental leave for 12 weeks
• 1-week of Radical Rest (last week of December)
• 403b Retirement plan with employer match
• Short-term disability
• Company provided computer
• Family-supported work environment
• Professional development and team building
• Hybrid work schedule option (4 days on-site, 1 day remote) after positive 90-day evaluation