Learning & Development Specialist

About the Role

HealthCorps is a national non-profit organization that addresses health challenges in communities through innovative programming, including education, leadership, and service learning for teens. The organization partners with local colleges and universities to deploy college-age mentors into schools, where they connect with students as relatable role models. The curriculum team at HealthCorps builds great health education content, which is then brought to life by the college mentors, supported by their Regional Managers.

The Learning & Development Specialist reports to the Manager of Mentor Experience and works closely with the curriculum, program, and evaluation teams. This role is not only essential for the success of HealthCorps' programs but also serves as a professional development engine for the mentors, many of whom are pre-health students heading into careers in medicine, public health, and healthcare.

What You Will Do

• Design and deliver onboarding programs that prepare mentors for various settings, including classroom and club-based environments
• Develop ongoing professional development that supports mentors' ability to deliver the program with growing ease and mastery
• Create practical, mentor-ready resources such as videos, how-to guides, templates, and quick-reference sheets
• Partner with the curriculum team to review new lesson plans and activities before rollout, providing feedback on clarity, supplies, and feasibility
• Translate curriculum into mentor-ready training, turning lesson plans into actionable guides
• Collaborate with Regional Program Managers to provide training tools and support local accountability
• Work with the data team to understand what's working and areas for improvement
• Coach mentors to be confident, skilled facilitators of the curriculum
• Build mentors' fluency in program administration, including activity logs, proof of programming, photos, stories, and site communication
• Ensure training needs account for the dynamics and engagement levels of both middle and high school students

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in training and development, particularly in a remote or educational setting
• Strong digital skills, including proficiency in online learning platforms and tools
• Excellent coaching and communication skills, with the ability to work with diverse groups of mentors and students
• Ability to design and deliver engaging, effective training programs
• Experience working in health education or a related field
• Familiarity with near-peer mentorship models and their application in educational settings
• Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work across departments and teams
• Passion for HealthCorps' mission and values, with a commitment to improving health education

Nice to Have

• Experience in curriculum design and development
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and their application in training programs
• Familiarity with program evaluation and data analysis
• Certification in training and development or a related field
• Experience working with pre-health students or in healthcare education

Benefits and Perks

• Opportunity to work with a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving health education
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment with a team of professionals passionate about health education
• Professional development opportunities, including training and certification programs
• Flexible, remote work arrangement with a stipend for remote work expenses
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of tens of thousands of students annually

• Tip: Highlight your experience in training and development, particularly in remote or educational settings, and be prepared to provide specific examples of successful training programs you've designed and delivered.
• To stand out, showcase your understanding of HealthCorps' mission and values, and explain how your skills and experience align with their goals.
• Familiarize yourself with near-peer mentorship models and their application in educational settings, and be prepared to discuss how you would adapt this approach in your training programs.
• Emphasize your ability to work collaboratively across departments and teams, and provide examples of successful partnerships you've fostered in previous roles.
• Be prepared to discuss your approach to adult learning principles and how you would apply these principles in designing engaging, effective training programs for mentors.
• Consider creating a portfolio of your work, including examples of training programs, curriculum design, and evaluation reports, to demonstrate your skills and experience to potential employers.