Director for Learning and Development
This is a high-impact leadership role for an instructional design expert who wants to align their technical skills with a profound social mission. It combines executive-level strategy with hands-on oversight of adult education programs in a supportive, hybrid environment. The position is ideal for someone who values emotional intelligence as much as pedagogical rigor.
Good Shepherd Services
New York, New York, United States · Posted 28 April 2026
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Overview
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About Good Shepherd Services
Good Shepherd Services is a large employer working in non-profit / social services, based in New York, New York, United States.
Non-profit / Social Services
Large
New York, New York, United States
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Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the agency’s transition into a comprehensive learning organization
- Supervise and mentor the learning and development staff
- Design and implement training curricula using ADDIE and SAM frameworks
- Collaborate with the Chief of Mission and Learning Officer on long-term strategy
- Ensure all educational content is culturally responsive and mission-aligned
Essential
- Minimum of five years of experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity
- Proven mastery of adult learning theories and their practical application
- Extensive background in instructional design methodologies
- High level of cultural competence and emotional intelligence
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred
- Experience leading learning initiatives within a mission-driven or non-profit context
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, urban social service environment
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
- Competitive non-profit salary
- 35-hour work week
- Exempt status benefits
- Professional development within a 'learning organization' culture
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