Associate Director of Learning and Development

About Us: The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers (Mass League) works to strengthen Community Health Centers (CHCs) across Massachusetts by advancing high-quality care workforce development and health equity. We support CHCs in growing talent expanding career pathways and positioning themselves as employers of choice statewide.

Position Overview: The Associate Director of Learning and Development plays a critical role in shaping the future of the CHC workforce. Reporting to the Senior Director of Learning and Development this role is responsible for cultivating strategic partnerships designing innovative workforce initiatives and implementing sustainable outcomes-driven learning programs. You will create career pathways-including internships residencies fellowships and other experiential opportunities-connecting community residents to health careers while upskilling the current CHC workforce.

This role also oversees professional training initiatives for Mass League staff and CHCs including conferences webinars leadership programs and digital learning recognition. You will ensure these programs are aligned with workforce needs accessible and effective in advancing equity and health outcomes.

Why Youll Love This Role

• Make a tangible impact on the future CHC workforce and community health
• Work with a mission-driven collaborative team committed to equity and access
• Lead innovative learning and career development initiatives with statewide impact

What We Offer

• Hybrid work schedule with 2 days per week in the Boston office
• Competitive benefits package including health dental vision and retirement plans
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Supportive mission-driven workplace committed to advancing health equity

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnerships & Workforce Development

• Cultivate and manage partnerships with academic institutions community organizations and workforce stakeholders.
• Design and implement career pathway programs including internships residencies fellowships and professional development initiatives.
• Collaborate with CHCs to assess workforce needs develop training programs and address skill gaps.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support sustainable workforce initiatives.

Learning & Development Leadership

• Oversee professional training programs conferences webinars and digital learning initiatives for CHC staff and network members.
• Manage event logistics budgets marketing LMS administration and digital recognition programs.
• Evaluate program impact and provide executive-level briefings and recommendations.

Community Engagement & Employer Branding

• Promote Massachusetts CHCs as employers of choice and community anchors.
• Strengthen workforce participation and retention by engaging with local communities and organizations.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide mentoring coaching and leadership to staff interns and project teams.
• Foster a culture of collaboration innovation and accountability.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Commitment to Mass Leagues mission and values including DEIB (diversity equity inclusion belonging) principles.
• Leadership and team development expertise including goal setting mentoring and performance management.
• Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Learning and development expertise: adult learning principles curriculum development virtual and in-person training LMS management.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving: evaluate processes identify gaps propose actionable solutions.
• Collaboration organizational skills adaptability and innovation to manage multiple priorities and guide teams through change.
• Technical proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite business tools virtual platforms and emerging learning technologies.
• Equity diversity and inclusion: promote equitable access to learning resources and career development.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree required; Masters preferred in Community Health Healthcare Administration Education Human Resources Organizational Development or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in workforce development healthcare education/training or community engagement.
• 3-5 years supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to build cross-sector partnerships and design impactful learning programs.
• Strong understanding of workforce challenges in primary care and community health.
• Excellent strategic planning grant writing sponsorship management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity inclusion and access in healthcare.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to regularly participate in meetings conferences and other work functions. The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time. The employee needs to move inside and outside the office to access file cabinets office equipment and meet with community partners at different sites. The position requires occasionally lifting office products and supplies up to 50 pounds and traveling to various locations for meetings.

The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the people of Massachusetts including populations most impacted by health inequities.

It is the policy of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression color creed religion national origin age disability marital status parental status family medical history or genetic information political affiliation military service or any other non-merit based factor in accordance with all applicable laws directives and regulations of federal state and city entities.

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