Cardea is a national, women of color-led organization that provides social impact evaluation, policy advancement, capacity development, and professional learning services to education, health, and human service organizations. Cardea envisions a world in which optimal health and well-being, equity, and justice are realities for all communities, and we address complex program, policy, and systems issues by co-creating solutions that center community strengths and wisdom.
The Training Manager works collaboratively with other staff to manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of projects and other organizational initiatives. While this position will primarily focus on the development and delivery of trainings related to the HIV/STI workforce and other projects related to sexual health education and services, there will be opportunities to work on other projects across Cardea. This is a full-time position, based in Texas, with a preference for candidates in the Greater Austin area. This position reports directly to the Program Director. This position requires frequent travel to major cities in Texas, including five-day in-person training delivery with overnight stays. Other local, regional, and national travel with overnight stays may also be required.
Specific Duties
- Manages professional learning and capacity development initiatives that advance Cardea’s mission, vision, and goals
- Designs, develops, and delivers professional learning experiences for public health professionals, community health workers, clinicians, and other heath and human services providers (e.g., eLearning, virtual and in-person instructor-led trainings, blended learning options)
- Identifies and develops resources to support professional learning and capacity development initiatives
- Assists with developing overall marketing plan for in-person/online meetings and events
- Contributes to reports for dissemination to funders and program partners
- Designs, develops, and delivers presentations at meetings and conferences
- Contributes to new business activities through networking and the development and preparation of proposals to public and private funders
- Works across teams and in a team-based environment to meet project goals and objectives
- Participates in local, regional, and national meetings, as requested by the Leadership Team and/or Director
Skills and Abilities
- A degree, or equivalent, in relevant field such as education, public health, public administration, or nonprofit management, with MEd, MPH, MSW, MPA, or MHSA preferred; CHWI certification also preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating professional learning and capacity development activities
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with diverse constituencies including public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other community groups and organizations
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and timely in writing and verbally with colleagues, clients, and program partners; strong oral and written communication skills are crucial
- Demonstrated experience in managing multiple tasks and in organizing and prioritizing work assignments and ongoing duties
- Willingness and ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally with overnight stays
- Skilled in Microsoft Office, collaborative tools (Zoom, Teams, etc.), and ideally has some experience utilizing learning management systems
- Strong preference for subject matter expertise and/or experience in the HIV/STI field
Cardea provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Cardea complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in the workplace.
Cardea offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision premiums for the employee with an employee cost-share; Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; and a monthly stipend to support work-related internet and cell phone expenses. Cardea also provides 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year in the first year of employment with annual PTO accrual increases through the sixth year of employment and 13 paid holidays.
The starting/hiring salary range for this position is $64,000 to $74,000 annually.
To apply for this position, please e-mail a cover letter and resume with the subject line “Sexual Health Training Manager”. For more information, please visit our website.
