Manager, Staff Development and DEI

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Director of People and Culture, the Manager, Staff Development & DEI leads the Museum’s organization-wide staff learning and development strategy. This role designs, implements, and evaluates staff and management development programs and DEI training programs that strengthen organizational effectiveness and advance a culture of continuous learning, career development and inclusive belonging.

The ideal candidate brings strong instructional design skills, a deep understanding of adult learning principles, and demonstrated experience delivering education in a thoughtful, practical and measurable way.

Essential Functions

Conduct ongoing organization-wide training needs assessments and develop a comprehensive data-informed learning and development strategy aligned with the Museum’s mission and strategic priorities and workforce needs

Design, develop and deliver training programs across multiple modalities (in-person, virtual) for all staff across the Museum to support their skill development and career advancement

Partner with key stakeholders and department heads to develop and/or implement Museum-wide trainings

Develop a management skills curriculum required for all current, promoted or newly hired managers including training in behavioral based interviewing, onboarding, goal setting, cultural inclusiveness, coaching, and performance management

Collaborate with Museum leadership to embed, support, and evaluate DEI principles in staff development, talent processes and organizational policies

Stay current on best practices and ongoing research in DEI education and workplace inclusion

Collaborate with and actively support the IDEA Council as it refines its structure and strategic direction. Serve as the primary contact for the Employee Resource Groups

Manage internal and external training resources including staff facilitators and external consultants, and advise managers on appropriate professional development for staff.

Review and evaluate the online training programs offered by the Employee Assistance Program and identify programs to recommend to staff

Implement a mandatory online training program for Workplace Harassment and other compliance programs that includes certification of participation, with staff re-certifying every two years

Collaborate with Volunteer Programs and Training to offer mandatory Workplace Harassment and DEI training for MFA Volunteers

Building on existing staff survey data and prior cultural assessments, establishand track clear metrics for training participation, program effectiveness, and culture indicators, creating transparency and accountability over time

Using quantitative and qualitative data, establish clear metrics for success including training program evaluation and workplace composition data and staff cultural assessments. Track and measure course enrollments, learning analytics, and survey participants as part of ongoing program assessment

Prepares, manages, and implements training budget

Advances organization-wide initiatives that reinforce a respectful, inclusive and values-aligned culture

Requirements and Characteristics

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communication or Psychology; advanced degree preferred

Seven+ years of progressive experience in learning and development or related field with a record of accomplishment in designing and delivering effective and impactful programs. Or equivalent combination of education, community practice, and demonstrated experience

Excellent course design and curriculum development including use of current methods, materials and media

Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating equity-centered and inclusive workplace training programs

Experience with or ability to learn to implement a Learning Management System (LMS)

Exceptional and engaging presentation skills with the ability to connect with audiences across all levels of the organization

Excellent interpersonal skills; collaborate effectively and serve as a trusted partner to staff

Strong data analysis skills to evaluate learning analytics, assess outcomes, and course-correct as necessary, to ensure program effectiveness and success

A proactive approach to developing and delivering training programs that are relevant and timely, by staying abreast of best practices and trends

An interest in, or affinity for, working in a cultural organization or non-profit

The Museum reserves the right to change job descriptions. While this job description is intended to include essential duties, it is conceivable that job duties may change before the job description is officially revised.

Salary: Full-Time Salary position, $110,000 - $115,000

The MFA is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve is diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, the MFA does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment or promotion on the basis of race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap or disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.