STAFF POSITION: Education Training Manager
New York City
Feb 25, 2008
Reports to: Director of Education
Objective: The Education Training Manager coordinates the delivery of GLSEN trainings, primarily the Lunchbox-based Training of Trainers (ToT) Program, to GLSEN Chapters, education stakeholders and allied organizations. The ToT prepares participants to deliver trainings on LGBT issues in education to school administrators, faculty and other school staff, to enable them to create safer school climates for all students. ToTs are delivered by GLSEN staff in partnership with a team of consultant trainers whose work is coordinated by the Education Training Manager. The Education Training Manager may also participate in the creation and delivery of other training modules on GLSEN’s issues to a range of audiences, and in the other projects of GLSEN’s Education Department.
Responsibilities:
I. Coordination of Training of Trainers (ToT) Program
Schedule and coordinate delivery of ToTs in partnership with GLSEN chapters and other allied organizations
Oversee team of consultant trainers, including, in consultation with Education Director, hiring and supervising
Provide ongoing staff development for trainers
Develop and manage performance evaluation and feedback process of the consultant trainers
Identify areas of development and improvement for individual training staff members
Manage and oversee training assignments of trainers based on areas of expertise, cultural backgrounds, or other areas of identification and experience
Track results and impact of ToTs after delivery
II. Creation and delivery of training modules on GLSEN issues
Deliver training modules from the GLSEN Lunchbox to GLSEN chapters, education stakeholders and allied organizations to address anti-LGBT bias in schools
Create additional training modules to supplement the GLSEN Lunchbox, with particular emphasis on multiple identities and multiculturalism
Create additional training modules on GLSEN issues in collaboration with other departments and partner organizations
Track results and impact of GLSEN trainings
III. Participation in Education Department Projects
Represent GLSEN at national education conferences with training workshops or booths
Participate in major education projects, such as No Name-Calling Week
Participate in maintenance of education department sections of website
IV. General departmental support
Participate in departmental meetings, interdepartmental meetings, and all-staff meetings
Assist with proofreading and copyediting of departmental resources
Assist with supervision of interns and volunteers
Assist with staff trainings
V. Other duties as assigned by Education Director
Background and Experience:
Masters degree in Education or related field, or B.A. plus equivalent experience
At least two years of successful training experience to a variety of audiences
Knowledge of LGBT and social justice issues
Knowledge of multicultural issues and cultural competency
Ability to communicate effectively with both youth and adult audiences
Ability to independently generate and execute ideas
Ability to independently follow projects through to completion
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize among competing tasks
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Competence with PC-based computer programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel; comfort using the Internet for research purposes, and experience with listservs
Extensive national travel required
Drivers license required
Bilingual a plus
This position is located in GLSEN’s New York City headquarters.
Resume and letter of interest should be submitted to:
resumes@glsen.org, or mailed to HR-EM, GLSEN, 90 Broad Street, 2nd Floor, New York, New York 10004
GLSEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage people of color, of diverse gender identities, women and non-LGBT persons to apply.
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