Director – Civic Education and Training

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive education and training strategy that aligns with LWVUS (national) strategic goals and initiatives and meets the needs of state and local Leagues.
• Perform needs-based assessments of state and local League capacity to identify strategic priorities for training on a national and regional basis.
• Design and implement train-the-trainer programs, presentations, templates, and guidance to enhance affiliate learning and capacity‑building.
• Lead cross‑departmental efforts, with a strong connection to the League’s Department of Activation and Justice and Transformation Team, to identify regional and local training needs.
• Ensure that educational content is accessible, engaging, and impactful for diverse audiences.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Civic Education and Training team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Supervise the work of the Education and Training team to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with other teams and departments, including the Public Engagement Innovation and Strategic Partnerships teams, to create cohesive civic learning initiatives.
• Guide the promotion of training opportunities and educational resources.
• Develop strategies to expand the reach and impact of civic learning initiatives.
• Represent the organization at events, conferences, and coalitions related to civic education and democracy‑building.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or comparable work experience of 7 years or more, required.
• 7+ years of experience in civic education, training development, adult learning, or related fields.
• Proven ability to design and implement training programs, especially for diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of democracy, civic engagement, and strategies to combat misinformation.
• Experience leading teams and managing complex projects.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners.

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• training development
• adult learning
• program design
• needs‑based assessments
• capacity‑building
• civic education
• project management
• facilitation

Soft Skills

• leadership
• collaboration
• communication
• relationship‑building
• innovation
• team management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

• civic engagement
• democracy‑building
• diverse audiences
• misinformation
• strategic priorities
• civic learning initiatives