Training and Programs Director (Part-Time/Consultant)
The Center for Urban and Racial Equity (CURE) partners with people and organizations to cultivate pathways to racial equity, justice, collective healing and well-being. We weave the power of research, dialogue and strategic action to spark transformative change in organizations, institutions and communities.
CURE seeks a part-time Training and Programs Director with experience working on racial equity initiatives with nonprofits, foundations, and government agencies and across issue areas including health, housing, justice and community development. The ideal keeper of this role carries deep knowledge of racial equity, anti-oppression, intersectionality, healing and restorative justice frameworks, and a proven history of developing and facilitating trainings, programs and learning experiences on these issues with diverse audiences. The Director will manage our Embodied Justice program and support client partner trainings and programs at CURE. They will facilitate and nurture new public trainings and programs for BIPOC leaders, organizations and businesses, and weave a web of community among those who participate in our programs, creating a network of care and solidarity.
We especially welcome those who carry the lived experiences of our communities—People of color, women, LGBTQ+ people, and folks with family backgrounds of poverty, immigration, homelessness and/or other marginalized status.
Our preference is for candidates based in Washington, DC, Philadelphia or New York metropolitan areas. We have a vision of this role blossoming into a full-time position as we cultivate more resources to support our emerging work. CURE is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Develop content for trainings, train-the-trainer sessions, courses, webinars and gatherings
- Guide others through transformative journeys using adult learning and participatory methods and embodied leadership practices
- Lead planning, implementation (e.g., develop agendas and event descriptions, identify speakers, secure partners) and evaluation for webinars, trainings, cohort programs, innovation labs, convenings, retreats and other learning programs
- Develop and execute training and program strategies and workplans – including maintaining a comprehensive understanding of multiple and often overlapping activities, timelines, deliverables, and due dates – and ensuring that strategies engage stakeholders inclusively and that all work completed is both timely and of high quality.
- Ensure that our offerings are always infused with the highest quality of love and intention
- Provide senior-level representation at key client interface situations (e.g., kickoff meetings, mid-term and final engagement sessions, quality control and service delivery meetings)
- Explore ways to sustain our work by developing and optimizing revenue generation models for our programs and initiatives, responding to business development and funding opportunities, and leading exploratory partnership meetings
- Facilitate focus groups and conduct in-depth interviews, as needed
- Contribute to the creation of program-related materials including strategic plans, reports, toolkits, and fact sheets
- Cultivate spaces and opportunities for our team to grow and learn together
- Work proactively with CURE team members to identify opportunities for collaboration and to ensure learning and program offerings complement other work streams across the organization
- Manage onboarding and the smooth transition of new partnerships into our circle of work
Organizational Relationships
The Training and Programs Director will report to CURE’s President. As needed, the Director will coordinate training and program-related tasks and deliverables led by CURE’s communications lead, operations manager, and/or consultants (e.g., facilitators, researchers).
Qualifications
- At least three (3) years of experience crafting and guiding learning journeys (developing curricula and facilitating trainings, workshops and leadership development programs) grounded in racial equity, anti-oppression, intersectionality, and healing and/or restorative justice frameworks
- Ability to present information in a variety of formats and styles for different audiences
- Skilled in guiding others through the shadow work of examining race, power, and privilege
- Demonstrated experience leading programs and initiatives designed to address systemic barriers experienced by marginalized groups (Black, Indigenous, Latine, Asian and Pacific Islanders, women, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ folks)
- Experience in gathering the stories and wisdom of communities through surveys, interviews and convenings
- Proficiency in Google Workspace applications, AirTable, SurveyMonkey and project management tools (e.g., ClickUp, Asana)
- Attention to detail, a respect for the rhythms of time and the ability to birth high-quality work consistently
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant area (e.g., sociology, social work, public policy, public health, organizational development, nonprofit management)
What to Expect
- Virtual/remote team-based environment
- A rhythm of 20 hours per week, contract for 12 months with the possibility of additional hours and extension, contingent on performance and additional funding.
- Available Tuesday mornings for weekly team meetings (online)
- Quarterly, in-person retreats to nourish our connections in Washington, DC
- A culture of continual learning, where we explore how to embody racial equity and care for ourselves and our communities
- This role requires 20% or less of domestic travel.
- The anticipated start date is November 4, 2024.
Compensation
Compensation is budgeted at $36,000 for the part-time role (20 hours per week) based on a full-time equivalent of $72,000.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted on Indeed. When applying, please share with us, by Friday, October 11, 2024:
- Cover letter
- Resume/CV
- Three references
- Two samples of your work (e.g., final products where you were the sole author such as curricula, facilitator guides, program descriptions, program evaluation reports)
Learn more and apply for the position here.