Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Democracy Forward
Job overview
The Training and Development Manager at Democracy Forward leads employee training and development programs to support a dynamic, diverse, and growing team, aligning with the organization's mission and values.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves collaborating with leadership to assess training needs, designing and implementing training and development programs, managing vendor relationships, supporting legal education requirements, enhancing onboarding and manager development, and embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all initiatives.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $85,000 to $100,000 commensurate with experience, with excellent benefits offered.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in professional training or learning and development, strong stakeholder partnership skills, effective facilitation abilities, attention to detail, leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to equity and the organization's mission; HR experience is a plus.
Career development
The position encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences, supporting growth through varied workplace experiences and mission-based legal and policy work exposure.
Work environment and culture
Democracy Forward values diversity, equity, inclusion, and an inclusive culture, encouraging applications from marginalized groups and fostering a workplace aligned with democratic values and social progress.
Company information
Democracy Forward is a mission-driven organization focused on advancing democratic values and social progress through legal and policy work.
Team overview
The role reports to the Director of People and Culture and works closely with all staff and departments, including legal and HR teams, to implement training programs.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Washington, DC, with flexible remote work requiring regular in-office presence about 2-3 times per week and additional in-person training as needed.
Application process
Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all qualifications and should include a cover letter explaining their interest in legal and policy work promoting democracy and progress.
Unique job features
The job offers opportunities to work on diverse training initiatives including legal education, onboarding, manager development, and the potential adoption of a learning management system to centralize training.
Company overview
Democracy Forward is a nonprofit legal organization that focuses on challenging unlawful government actions and policies through litigation and advocacy. They make money primarily through donations, grants, and funding from philanthropic organizations. Founded in 2017, Democracy Forward has played a crucial role in holding government entities accountable, often working on high-profile cases that impact public policy and governance. Their mission is to ensure that government actions adhere to the law and protect democratic principles.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in designing and implementing employee training and development programs, especially those that align with organizational values and diversity initiatives at Democracy Forward.
Emphasize your skills in collaborating with senior leadership, managing training compliance, and developing specialized programs such as legal education and manager development.
Apply through multiple channels including Democracy Forward’s official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and chances of being noticed.
Connect with members of the People and Culture team or current Training and Development Managers at Democracy Forward on LinkedIn; an effective ice breaker could be commenting on their recent posts about organizational culture or asking about their approach to embedding equity and inclusion in training.
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