Director – Civic Education and Training

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Responsibilities • Develop a comprehensive education and training strategy that aligns with LWVUS (national) strategic goals and initiatives and meets the needs of state and local Leagues. • Perform needs-based assessments of state and local League capacity to identify strategic priorities for training on a national and regional basis. • Design and implement train-the-trainer programs, presentations, templates, and guidance to enhance affiliate learning and capacity‑building. • Lead cross‑departmental efforts, with a strong connection to the League’s Department of Activation and Justice and Transformation Team, to identify regional and local training needs. • Ensure that educational content is accessible, engaging, and impactful for diverse audiences. • Provide leadership and direction to the Civic Education and Training team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. • Supervise the work of the Education and Training team to ensure alignment with organizational priorities. • Collaborate with other teams and departments, including the Public Engagement Innovation and Strategic Partnerships teams, to create cohesive civic learning initiatives. • Guide the promotion of training opportunities and educational resources. • Develop strategies to expand the reach and impact of civic learning initiatives. • Represent the organization at events, conferences, and coalitions related to civic education and democracy‑building.

Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or comparable work experience of 7 years or more, required. • 7+ years of experience in civic education, training development, adult learning, or related fields. • Proven ability to design and implement training programs, especially for diverse audiences. • Strong understanding of democracy, civic engagement, and strategies to combat misinformation. • Experience leading teams and managing complex projects. • Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship‑building skills. • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners.

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills • training development • adult learning • program design • needs‑based assessments • capacity‑building • civic education • project management • facilitation Soft Skills • leadership • collaboration • communication • relationship‑building • innovation • team management Certifications & Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree Industry Keywords • civic engagement • democracy‑building • diverse audiences • misinformation • strategic priorities • civic learning initiatives