Training Manager

Date Posted	August 26, 2024
Industry	Nonprofit
Specialty	Education
Telecommute?	Telecommute
Job Status	Full-time

Description:

Report for America is looking for a full-time and fully remote Training Manager to lead the vision and day-to-day management of our training programs and online communities, to ensure all reporters in our program have the skills and support they need to do excellent work in their communities. The role also includes designing and implementing some training for newsroom editors and managers.

This is a dream job for someone who is organized and detail-oriented, as well as a creative big-thinker when it comes to helping reporters and newsrooms thrive. It’s a chance to support an exciting mission-driven nonprofit doing extremely meaningful work, and collaborate with passionate and talented colleagues.

This is a position with high potential for advancement, as you spread your wings in the role. We’re looking for an energetic self-starter with a mental rolodex of journalists you’d love to enlist as trainers, a keen attentiveness to how to engage and teach busy reporters, and a deep desire to support the next generation of journalists.

What You’ll Do

Training Strategy and Logistics:

• Develop and implement comprehensive training strategies and programs to support the skills and professional development of corps members.
• Organize and manage online training sessions, including research, outreach, scheduling, preparation calls, sending reminders, and handling technical logistics.
• Manage and curate our incredible training library, including creating new tip sheets and edited videos after our training sessions.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of our annual in-person training event.

External Coordination:

• Build and maintain relationships with external trainers and speakers, coordinating their involvement in training programs.
• Coordinate with a variety of journalist-serving associations and organizations to provide memberships, resources and other opportunities to corps members.

Community Management:

• Lead the engagement with our online communities for corps members, ensuring questions are answered and providing ongoing support.
• Manage the onboarding and offboarding of users, create new groups/channels as needed, and oversee permissions and access.

Feedback and Continuous Improvement:

• Design and implement methods for gathering and evaluating feedback on training programs through surveys and other tools.
• Analyze feedback to improve our training offerings and ensure they meet the needs of our corps members.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of training sessions, trainers and attendance.

Online Presence and Facilitation:

• Host and MC online training calls, which are sometimes in the evening, ensuring a smooth and engaging experience for participants.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Identify and share resources and opportunities with corps members to support their growth and development.
• Coordinate honorariums for speakers and trainers.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall goals of the training programs.

What You Bring:

• A strong background in journalism and experience in developing and managing training programs.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong writing skills.
• Strong interest in online training and community-building.
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets, databases, and other relevant tools, with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Experience with online communication platforms (e.g. Zoom, Slack) and managing online communities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate others.
• Experience in public speaking or facilitating training sessions.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating training effectiveness and making improvements.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to strengthening local journalism.
• Bring your journalism and training passions to life!
• Make a meaningful impact on communities across the country.
• Work in a collaborative and dynamic remote environment.
• 39 total PTO days including vacation (15), sick time (6), personal time (4), holidays (11) and floating holidays (3).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, largely paid by the organization.
• Employer-funded health reimbursement account if you enroll in medical insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• $50 monthly cell phone reimbursement.
• Competitive Salary of $81,000 - 85,000 per year. 

The GroundTruth Project is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

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