Director of Learning

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Director of Learning

Effective: March 2026

Type: Full-time, Exempt

Reports to: Chief Workforce & Education Officer

Role Overview

The Director of Learning leads the strategy, design, and delivery of all training and onboarding for our software platform. This role owns how schools, educators, and partners learn to use the platform effectively and how adoption scales statewide.

Serving as a core operational leader for the software, the Director of Learning works closely with the Director of Program Operations to ensure training, rollout, and platform development are tightly aligned. This role is the Executive Director’s right hand for learning strategy and implementation and will eventually oversee the broader training and curriculum function as the team grows.

This position requires deep understanding of how schools operate, why work-based learning is critical to Indiana’s future workforce, and how industry and education must partner to create real outcomes.

Scope of Work

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and execute the statewide learning and onboarding strategy for the software platform
• Design scalable training pathways for schools, educators, administrators, and partners
• Create and oversee all training content, including live sessions and recorded materials
• Deliver high-impact training sessions and presentations statewide
• Ensure training reflects best practices in adult learning and professional development
• Partner with Program Operations to align training with rollout timing and platform updates
• Serve as a thought partner to leadership on adoption strategy and continuous improvement
• Support the development of the training team over time

Key Qualifications and Personal Attributes:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, organizational development, or related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.

Experience and Skills:

• Experience leading training, onboarding, or learning initiatives at scale
• Strong understanding of K-12 education systems and how schools operate
• Experience designing and facilitating professional development for adults
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and curriculum design skills
• Ability to operate strategically while executing tactically
• Comfort building systems from the ground up in a fast-paced environment

What Success Looks Like:

• Schools are confidently onboarded and actively using the software platform
• Training is consistent, engaging, and scalable statewide
• Adoption barriers are identified early and addressed effectively
• Learning strategy evolves alongside platform growth

E-REP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer focused on fostering an inclusive workplace and committed to hiring a workforce comprised of diverse backgrounds, cultures and thinking styles.

About the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership:

The Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) was formed on April 1, 2021 as a result of a strategic alignment of three existing business organizations serving the Southwestern Indiana area – Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce (Chamber), Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana (EDC) and the Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville (GAGE) as well as two separate Foundations—Southwest Indiana Chamber Foundation, Inc. and Quad County Development Commission, Inc. This unique and innovative partnership, which includes a 1,500-member Chamber of Commerce and Southwest Indiana’s two leading economic development organizations, represents a comprehensive approach to support the business community. The primary mission of E-REP is to encourage business attraction and expansion, job creation, and business investment to foster and promote a thriving economy throughout Southwest Indiana. By aligning the three organizations and the two foundations, E-REP provides a more comprehensive set of supports and services and is as the single point of contact for companies looking to locate or expand in Southwest Indiana. In addition, through effective and ongoing advocacy efforts, E-REP represents a powerful voice in promoting policies that foster a more business friendly environment throughout the region. The regional partnership with the Indiana Small Business Development Center continues with E-REP. Guiding Principles for E-REP:

• Operates regionally
• Commitment to equitable prosperity
• Small business is front and center
• Leverage the unique value of both the public and private sectors in delivering success
• Advances regional prosperity and global relevance

More information can be found at https://evansvilleregion.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person