Assistant Vice President - Staff Development & Curriculum Design

About The New York Foundling At The New York Foundling, we believe that all people—no matter circumstance or zip code—have the opportunity to reach their full potential. But for all of us, discovering what we are capable of and reaching our full potential requires support along the way. We believe and trust in the potential of all people. We work in partnership with more than 30,000 children, adults, and families each year on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We believe in the power of personal choice and self-determination. The New York Foundling has deliberately challenged the notion that individuals are limited by their circumstances or are incapable of making the right choice for their future. Rather, our network of programs, services, and opportunities are carefully designed for children, families, and adults to create transformational change in their own lives. We believe and invest in proven practices. With nearly 150 years of experience creating resources, tools, and social capital, we have learned from our community what works. At the same time, we’re not afraid to invest in bold new approaches that comprehensively address challenges and provide the foundation for people to drive their own future.

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nyfoundling.org

1,001-5,000 employees

Individual and Family Services

New York, NY

1869

Nonprofit

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• Advances The New York Foundling's mission by building the knowledge, skills, and leadership capacity of staff through innovative, evidence-informed learning and development strategies. This role leads organizational training, curriculum design, and implementation support to ensure high-quality, culturally responsive services that improve outcomes for children, families, and communities.
• Lead the strategic vision, development, and continuous improvement of agency-wide staff development initiatives that strengthen service quality and advance organizational mission outcomes.
• Design and oversee engaging, culturally responsive, and evidence-informed training curricula that equip staff with the knowledge and skills to effectively serve children, families, and communities.
• Supervise and develop a high-performing team of curriculum designers, trainers, and learning professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, equity, and continuous learning.
• Partner with program, quality, and organizational leaders to identify workforce development needs and align learning strategies with operational and programmatic goals.
• Implement innovative learning solutions, including virtual, in-person, and blended formats, that promote accessibility, engagement, and measurable skill development.
• Support effective program implementation by providing coaching, technical assistance, learning resources, and fidelity tools that reinforce evidence-based and evidence-informed practices.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through outcomes measurement, participant feedback, and performance data, using findings to enhance curricula and strengthen staff practice.
• Champion a learning culture that reflects The New York Foundling's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging while empowering staff to deliver compassionate, mission-centered services.
• The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

• Master’s degree in education, Social Work, Organizational Development, or a related field required.
• 7+ years of experience in curriculum design, staff development, and training (within a human services or nonprofit agency setting).
• 8+ years of leadership and team management experience.
• 8+ years of leadership and team management experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in instructional design, adult learning theory, and program implementation.
• Strong project management, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to analyze data, evaluate outcomes, and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of training and staff development.
• Masters’s Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution