Director of Training
Position Description
The National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) seeks a Director of Training. This professional will be responsible for developing state of the art research-based training programs that support NCHH’s mission and vision, meet client needs, and that stretch training participants to achieve their fullest potential. The Director of Training reports to NCHH’s Deputy Director, Jonathan Wilson.
Responsibilities:
Training Development and Oversight
- Establish standards of training delivery, materials and coordination of programs and workshops
- Conduct (or oversee) needs assessments to identify near and future target audience needs
- Design and develop (or oversee the design and development of) the overall architecture for training programs and workshops using research-based material
- Ensure the effective delivery of training, facilitation and consulting services
- Evaluate and redesign/modify/update current training architecture
- Evaluate overall impact of training programs
- Ensure participants are challenged and informed
- Keep abreast of cutting-edge knowledge and technologies in instructional design, development and delivery
Trainer Support and Partnership
- Effectively interface with nationally-recognized trainers and consultants
- Build relationships with clients and customers
- Manage partnerships with national organizations to integrate healthy housing into their programs
- Provide organization and program updates, development opportunities and feedback to trainers
- Lead the National Healthy Homes Training Center and Network and NCHH’s training network for the EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule
Other Duties (fund development, organizational development)
- Apply for funding to sustain training activities
- Serve as a technical expert in at least one area of healthy housing (e.g. building science, environmental health, green building, home inspection, housing code, or related fields).
- Serve on NCHH’s management team with NCHH’s policy director, research director, deputy director, and executive director
- Identify private sources of revenue to sustain the National Healthy Homes Training Center and Network initiative
- Serve as NCHH’s “face” at conferences, meetings, and events as they relate to training
Position Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years design, development and delivery of training programs
- Proven experience in managing staff, programs and departmental/program budgets
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Ability to work with as part of a collaborative leadership team
- Attention to detail and project management
- Exceptional writing, organizational and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional training delivery & presentation skills
- Proficient with computer programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Extensive knowledge and/or experience with programs in one or more of the following areas: affordable housing, environmental health, building science, green building, construction, community development, or related fields.
Education
This position requires a minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and the application of concepts, practices and methods from the training, design and development discipline. Performing work in this field typically requires knowledge and application of supervision, project management, coordination, budgeting, instructional design and training delivery.
Travel
- Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed.
- A moderate amount of travel is required. The employee will typically be given ample notice for all travel.
Compensation
Commensurate with qualifications and related experience. Competitive benefits package for the non-profit sector.
About NCHH
The National Center for Healthy Housing was founded in October, 1992 (as the National Center for Lead Safe Housing), to bring the public health, housing, and environmental communities together to combat our nation’s epidemic of childhood lead poisoning. Today, NCHH’s mission is to create safe and healthy housing for children, through practical and proven steps. NCHH conducts research on methods to assess hazards in the home and on measures to reduce those hazards. NCHH designs practical strategies to incorporate healthy housing practices into the work of the public health and affordable housing communities. NCHH promotes these strategies through education and outreach, partnership programs, and governmental initiatives. For more information, visit www.nchh.org.
NCHH offers a rewarding work environment for individuals interested in science, policy, and the transformation of communities. NCHH’s staff of fifteen is comprised of seasoned professionals with experience in environmental health, public health, housing, policy, industrial hygiene, engineering, and marketing. The diversity of staff backgrounds and expertise offers excellent opportunities for peer learning, personal growth, and development. EOE
To apply, submit a résumé and cover letter by email to:
Michelle Harvey
Office Manager
National Center for Healthy Housing
10320 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 500
Columbia, MD 21044
mharvey@nchh.org