About this role
Job title: Director of Training
Greater Nashua Mental Health is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Training to lead the development and execution of agency-wide learning and development initiatives. This role is responsible for ensuring all staff have the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to support high-quality care and organizational success. The Director of Training partners closely with leadership to align training strategies with agency goals, foster workforce development, and drive a culture of continuous learning.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute a comprehensive training and staff development strategy aligned with organizational goals.
- Serve as a strategic advisor on workforce readiness, capability building, and organizational development.
- Anticipate skill gaps and implement proactive, data-driven learning solutions.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve onboarding and annual training programs.
- Ensure training content is engaging, relevant, and aligned with best practices and regulatory standards.
- Oversee training operations including scheduling, delivery, and tracking of attendance within learning systems.
- Evaluate and manage learning technologies, vendors, and external training partners.
- Lead, coach, and develop training staff, including the Training Coordinator.
- Manage training budgets and ensure cost-effective allocation of resources.
- Establish and maintain standards for instructional design and training delivery.
- Define and monitor KPIs to measure the effectiveness and impact of training initiatives.
- Analyze feedback and performance data to continuously improve programs and outcomes.
- Partner with department leaders to identify training needs and develop role-specific learning pathways.
- Support change management, organizational growth, and culture initiatives through targeted learning programs.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, contractual, and organizational training requirements.
- Prepare reports and presentations on training performance and outcomes for leadership.
What We're Looking For
- Master’s degree in Human Services or a related field required.
- 6–8 years of relevant experience in training, learning and development, or organizational development.
- Active New Hampshire licensure (LCMHC, LMFT, LICSW, or Licensed Psychologist) required.
- Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and training methodologies.
- Experience developing and implementing agency-wide training initiatives.
- Demonstrated leadership and team development experience.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
- Experience with data-driven decision making and performance metrics.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and learning management systems.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $66,788 - $92,788 per year
- Health insurance: Choice of 2 plans
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Group Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Agency Match
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Generous Earned Time Off
- Paid Extended Sick Time
- 10 Paid Holidays + your birthday
- Bereavement Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness