STAFF POSITION: Education Training Manager
New York City

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.