About the People & Culture Team (PACT):The People & Culture team collaborates across the Academy to: 1) build a thriving culture in which all staff members feel cared for and respected, with opportunities for growth: and 2) deeply connect employees to the Academy’s purpose of regenerating the natural world.Key Responsibilities:Leads the development and continuous management of comprehensive learning and development plans, ensuring alignment with business objectivesConducts assessments and analyzes to define performance, skill, and knowledge gaps to develop programs aimed at driving individual and organizational capabilitiesCollaborates with the People & Culture Team and other stakeholders to enhance employee engagement programs through annual and pulse surveys, town halls, and other meansDesigns and implements an engagement strategy that cultivates a positive, open and innovative cultureDevelops competency-based learning pathwaysLeads Manager roundtables and lunch and learns Facilitates Employee Resource Group structure and collaborates with DEI consultant on embedding our culture compact principles and goals into ongoing L&E workPlans, organizes, and facilitates ongoing employee development and People and Culture engagement calendarEnsures employees have knowledge of development and engagement events and resourcesConducts follow-up studies of all completed learning to evaluate and measure results and modifies programs as neededSets KPIs and goals, and tracks measurable deliverables to understand the effectiveness of our educational and engagement efforts as we growSupports our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion goals and incorporates those goals into trainings, facilitation, learning and engagement roadmaps, and overall strategyEnsures the development, integration, and adoption of inclusive approaches to all learning and engagement programsExplores, cultivates, manages, and expands vendor relationships, as neededLeverages internal and external data to provide deep analysis and insightEarns trust with key stakeholders by diving deep into business challenges and partnering on solutionsCoordinates with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure content brand consistency, alignment, and efficiency across L&E communicationsAdapts material to a variety of multimedia training platforms and methodsQualifications:Experience and Education:Bachelor's degree in HR, Communications, Education, or relevant fieldMinimum of five years of experience designing and implementing employee learning and engagement initiatives/programsStrong experience with content development, specifically leveraging Learning Management Systems (LMS) and authoring/curriculum development and management tools, learning experience platforms (LXP), and content authoring toolsSkills and Abilities:Ability to design and implement effective training and development courses for new and shifting needsExperience with leading and monitoring employee engagement surveys, tools, and trendsVery comfortable facilitating cross-functional and cross-level discussionsAbility to synthesize data, learnings, and recommendations to provide executive summaries as neededFluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skillsOutstanding communication, listening, facilitation, and presentation skills–you are comfortable in a room or presenting content digitallyAbility to quickly and efficiently synthesize and deliver information in digestible waysStrong understanding of adult learning principles, with a demonstrated track record of success in developing, delivering, measuring, and improving L&D programsA flexible, adaptable professional in the face of ambiguity - you’re not afraid to take an intelligent risk or change directionStrong understanding and interest in engaging in the intersection of DEI work with managerial leadership training in fostering team environments that are diverse, inclusive and psychologically safeAbility to evaluate and research training options and alternativesAre self-motivated and can work independently to meet deadlines and produce qualityresults without frequent supervisionEnjoys problem solving and can maintain flexibility to adapt during changeAbility to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously with easeEqually comfortable leading quick wins as well as long-term planningDesired Qualifications:Experience designing competency-based learning frameworks by job familyDemonstrated ability to design curricula with a continuous-learning approachThis job description is subject to change as our team continues to grow and evolve – we hope you’ll beexcited to evolve with us as we scale and increase our impact. Physical Environment:The Academy complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People & Culture team at recruiting@calacademy.org. Ability to perform repetitive motions 80% of the time.