Talent & Training Manager

Job description

**About Junior Achievement of Nevada** Junior Achievement’s learning experiences promote transferable skills and competencies students need to take advantage of economic opportunity and achieve economic mobility. Our lessons use financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurial concepts to emphasize the importance of continuing education and training beyond high school, especially in high-growth, high-demand fields. At the same time, our experiential learning approach ensures students gain the critical and creative thinking, collaboration, communication, and technical literacy skills needed to become lifelong learners to navigate “what’s next” in our ever-changing world. **Position Summary** The Talent & Training Manager supports the development, onboarding, and ongoing effectiveness of Junior Achievement of Nevada (JANV) employees while helping build organizational capacity through training, cross-training, and operational support. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Operations, this role develops and coordinates employee training, supports new hires through a successful transition into the organization, and helps ensure team members have the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to perform effectively in their roles. A key component of the position is developing a broad understanding of JANV's programs and operations and helping strengthen organizational flexibility and continuity. The Talent & Training Manager will be cross trained across JANV operations, including all aspects of Experiential Learning Center (ELC) operations, setup, and simulation delivery, and will provide hands-on support and coverage when organizational needs arise. The ideal candidate is highly organized, enjoys training and developing others, builds strong relationships across teams, and approaches their work with flexibility, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. Success in this role requires someone who can manage multiple priorities while remaining responsive to evolving organizational needs and who is excited to grow their knowledge, responsibilities, and impact with Junior Achievement of Nevada over time. **Essential Functions** *Training & Employee Development* - Develop, coordinate, and facilitate training programs that strengthen employee knowledge, skills, effectiveness, and professional development - Develop and deliver engaging training presentations, resources, and supporting materials based on organizational and employee needs - Evaluate training effectiveness through participant feedback, post-training surveys, performance measures, and other relevant data; identify opportunities to continuously strengthen training and development efforts - Manage the organizational training calendar, communications, completion records, certifications, and other training documentation - Identify and research new approaches, resources, and opportunities that support employee development, engagement, and retention - Partner with department leaders to understand evolving team and training needs and develop appropriate support - Obtain and maintain certification as a CPR/First Aid instructor and provide training to JANV staff as needed *Onboarding & Talent Support* - Coordinate and support the onboarding experience for new employees, helping ensure a welcoming, organized, and successful transition into JANV - Provide new hires with relevant organizational information, policies, schedules, resources, technology access, and onboarding materials and ensure required documentation is completed - Help new employees understand JANV's mission, programs, organizational practices, and expectations and connect them with the appropriate resources and team members throughout onboarding - Support recruiting and hiring activities as needed, including participation in hiring committees and coordination with organizational leaders - Maintain appropriate employee training, onboarding, and certification records while handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion *Operational Cross-Training & Organizational Support* - Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of JANV programs, processes, and operational practices to support effective cross-functional collaboration and organizational continuity - Become fully cross-trained in ELC operations, including preparation and setup, simulation delivery, and other processes necessary to provide effective operational coverage - Provide hands-on support across ELC and other organizational operations when additional coverage or capacity is needed - Crosstrain in key organizational functions and processes to help strengthen team flexibility, knowledge sharing, and continuity - Identify opportunities to improve processes, documentation, cross-training, and operational efficiency in partnership with the Senior Vice President of Operations and other team leaders - Maintain a flexible, team-oriented approach to emerging organizational needs and step in to support priorities outside of primary responsibilities when appropriate *Collaboration & Organizational Effectiveness* - Partner closely with the Senior Vice President of Operations, Director of Education, and other organizational leaders to understand priorities, identify needs, and support achievement of JANV goals - Build collaborative relationships across departments and serve as a trusted resource for employees navigating training, onboarding, and organizational processes - Communicate emerging issues, changing needs, resource gaps, or other factors that may affect organizational goals and recommend potential solutions - Support the development, documentation, and communication of organizational policies, procedures, training resources, and operational practices - Use feedback, organizational data, and employee and stakeholder input to identify opportunities to strengthen training, onboarding, and operational support - Maintain productive relationships with relevant external partners, vendors, and community organizations that support JANV's training and operational needs **Required Qualifications** - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience - Experience in training, learning and development, employee development, onboarding, operations, education/program delivery, or a related area - Demonstrated experience facilitating training, presentations, workshops, or other learning experiences for adults - Strong organizational and project-management skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, schedules, and details simultaneously - Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across roles, departments, and levels of an organization - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including confidence facilitating groups and presenting information clearly - Demonstrated flexibility, initiative, and willingness to learn unfamiliar areas of an organization and provide hands-on support where needed - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify needs, develop practical solutions, and follow through on implementation - Ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative and responsive to team and organizational needs - Experience handling sensitive or confidential information with appropriate discretion - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and comfort learning and utilizing database, HR, training, and other organizational systems - Willingness and ability to become certified as a CPR/First Aid instructor and provide training to JANV employees - Ability to successfully complete required background checks and other employment requirements **Desired Qualifications** - Experience supporting employee training, professional development, onboarding, or talent-development initiatives - Experience working within a nonprofit, education, youth-serving, or mission-driven organization - Experience supporting operational cross-training, process documentation, or organizational continuity initiatives - Experience with Experiential Learning Centers, simulations, experiential education, or other hands-on educational programming - Familiarity with HR practices and relevant employment policies and procedures - Experience using training evaluations, surveys, or other data to assess effectiveness and inform improvements - Experience with D365 or similar database/CRM systems - SHRM or other relevant HR, talent-development, training, or facilitation certification **Compensation** The base salary range for this position is $55,000 to $70,000 annually, with the exact salary depending on relevant experience, demonstrated impact, and alignment with the scope and responsibilities of the role. **Benefits & Paid Time Off** Junior Achievement of Nevada is committed to supporting the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our associates. Eligible full-time associates receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes: - *Medical Insurance:*HPN medical coverage with the employee premium fully paid by Junior Achievement of Nevada - *Dental Insurance:*Dental coverage with a $15 co-pay - *Vision Insurance:* Employer-provided vision coverage - *Life Insurance:* Employer-provided life insurance - *401(k) Retirement Plan:* Employer match of up to 5% following one year of employment - *Paid Holidays:* 10 paid holidays annually - *Winter Holiday Break:* Paid office closure beginning Christmas Eve through the end of December - *Personal Leave:* 2 paid personal days annually - *Sick Leave:*7 paid sick days annually - *Vacation:* Vacation accrues at a rate of 8 hours per month **Our Commitment** At Junior Achievement of Nevada, we believe that our success is directly tied to our ability to foster an environment where all individuals have access to opportunities and can thrive. We are deeply committed to creating a workplace where inclusion and belonging are not just principles but lived experiences. This commitment drives us to attract, develop, retain, and promote a workforce that mirrors the communities we serve, bringing together a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and talents. We embrace the unique contributions that every JA USA employee brings to our mission and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to join our team. By welcoming various voices, we continue to expand our understanding of the world, and we actively seek to elevate the representation of different individual experiences and the perspectives they shape. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and heard—where people can be their authentic selves and know that they belong. This is how we build a workplace where every individual can succeed, and where we work together to create lasting impact for the young people and communities we serve. **Additional Information** Junior Achievement of Nevada does not provide sponsorship for employment visas for this position. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future. Candidates must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment. Pay Range $55,000—$70,000 USD