Director, Workplace Trainings

<span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span style="color:#2b333a;">Save lives, from the workplace to anyplace.</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span style="color:#2b333a;">The National Safety Council is America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate.  We focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths.  Through leadership, research, education, and advocacy, NSC focuses on areas where most unintentional injuries and deaths occur.  </span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="color:#2b333a;">We are currently looking for a <strong>Director, Workplace Trainings</strong><b> </b>to join us in our mission to save lives and prevent injuries. </span></span><br><br><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><b><span style="color:#2b333a;">Position Highlights:</span></b></span><br>The Director, Workplace Trainings initiates and sets strategy for programs based on the practice’s and organization’s strategic objectives. Oversees and ensures that the functions of those being managed are efficiently and effectively executed for one or more programs within a Practice. Collaborate cross-functionally and with support services (marketing, sales, product development, operations, finance) to translate the program/product needs into requirements, to establish metrics and standards, and to meet the Programs’ goals<br><br><b><span style="color:#000000;">What You’ll Do:</span></b></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Product Management</span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Determine product strategy (vision, customer persona, positioning, differentiation, and roadmap) and how it supports our mission.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintain knowledge of the market and establish competitive intelligence through research.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaborate with the marketing group to develop marketing strategies and lead generation strategies.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Partner with the sales groups (by channel) to build on product sales implementation as well as support strategies.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oversee the product’s roadmap and manage it as required for the purpose of meeting deliverables for the business (the achievement of growth objectives, including market share, revenue, profit, and return on investment for all the channels/categories of business and/or key customers).</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ensure the product/service life-cycle is developed, defined, and operational.</span></span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Outreach</span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Provide knowledge, education, and awareness of programs/products/services to any population that might not otherwise have access to or know of NSC programs.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Write articles, blogs, or similar outreach documents for print or online publications.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead creation of events, discussion forums, and workshops.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Advocate and influence through effective learning avenues and activities.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Engage extensively with consumers in order to gain first-hand insight on the consumers’ and market feedback on our programs/products/services.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Participate in trade shows or other similar events.</span></span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Relationship Management</span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Engage in regular communication with, and build relationships in all directions (e.g., peers, supervisors, funders, stakeholders) to advance the strategy/program.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Support and encourage an environment that appreciates the diversity of employees’ and stakeholders’ styles, opinions, and perspectives.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Relay information, build consensus, fact-find, and maintain transparency and open exchange, while keeping partners up to date and notified of program status and impact.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Communicate with other NSC initiatives, campaigns, and departments to identify potential dissemination and cross-collaboration opportunities.</span></span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Travel Minimal to moderate (25%).</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Managers of people spend a significant portion of their job directly managing the work of at least three employees for whom hire, fire, and performance decisions are made.</span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color:#000000;">We’re Looking for Someone with: </span></b></span></span><ul><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of education, at least 12 years of relevant experience.</span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Expertise in workplace training, adult learning, and learning strategy development.</span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Proven experience leading large-scale, mission-driven programs or product portfolios.</span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and roadmap development.</span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to translate market research and customer insights into training solutions.</span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience partnering with marketing and sales to drive growth and adoption.</span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Knowledge of instructional design best practices and modern learning modalities.</span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Familiarity with learning technologies, platforms, and LMS environments.</span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrated success in managing budgets and measuring program ROI.</span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Advanced data analysis and performance metrics capabilities.</span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong people leadership, coaching, and talent development skills.</span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience leading cross-functional and matrixed teams.</span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Exceptional written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.</span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Proven ability to influence senior leaders and external stakeholders.</span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience in thought leadership, public speaking, and industry engagement.</span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a remote position.</span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Salary for this role is $125,000</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color:#000000;">Reasons You’ll Love it here: </span></b><br><span style="color:#000000;">NSC cares about the safety, health, and overall well-being of our employees.  We offer competitive benefits, resources, and tools to promote a work-life balance that supports employees during all phases of life.  We offer the following:</span></span></span><ul><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At least 20 PTO days accrued 1<sup>st</sup> year and 11 paid holidays </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Flexible work arrangements</span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans</span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care</span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">403(b) & Roth 403(b)  with employer match up to 6%</span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reimbursable training</span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dress for your day</span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Our hiring process is designed to give you the opportunity to shine at each step.  </b><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="color:#2b333a;">It starts with an assessment where you really showcase your drive for the role. </span></span>From there, candidates selected for the first interview will discuss their skills and how they fit with our team. If you're a match, the second interview takes a deeper dive into your background and how you can contribute to our goals. After that, we'll make our final decision and let you know the outcome. This is our usual process, and we're excited to get to know you along the way!<br><br><b>NSC is a Recovery-Friendly Workplace.</b><br>We support individuals in or seeking recovery from substance use disorder by fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and support. We provide access to confidential resources, reasonable accommodations, and a work environment that values your journey and contributions.<br><br><b>NSC is an equal opportunity employer.</b></span></span><br><br> 

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