The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the pay ranges listed below. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future.

 

For candidates living in Boston, MA, Denver, CO, New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Sacramento, CA, San Diego, CA, and Washington, DC, the pay range is $110,600 – $129,950.

 

For candidates living in the United States, besides Boston, MA, Denver, CO, New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Sacramento, CA, San Diego, CA, and Washington, DC, the pay range is $93,700 – $110,100.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a US-based role that requires the employee to reside within the 48 contiguous states.

 

The Lead Specialist, Staff Education & Training provides integral support to APHL as a whole through managing employee education and training initiatives. Key areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, oversight and administration of the Staff Educational Series, training delivered by external vendors, and the APHL Leadership Academy. The Lead Specialist is dedicated to enriching the professional growth and skill development of APHL’s workforce by identifying training needs, creating and updating training materials, conducting relevant and engaging trainings, and evaluating training success.   

 

The Lead Specialist, Staff Education & Training reports to the Manager, Leadership Programs in Experiential Learning and works closely with the Director, Engagement & Development in People and Culture.

 

The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) works to strengthen laboratory systems serving the public’s health in the U.S. and globally. APHL’s member laboratories protect the public’s health by monitoring and detecting infectious and foodborne diseases, environmental contaminants, terrorist agents, genetic disorders in newborns and other diverse health threats.

• Conducts needs assessments and benchmarks staff training requirements
• Designs creative, engaging trainings and materials that reflect APHL’s cultural standards and core values
• Facilitates and conducts training sessions, workshops, and seminars on topics including but not limited to leadership, communication, project management, change management, quality improvement, meeting facilitation, and others
• Organizes and maintains training calendar
• Collaborates with internal and external trainers on training sessions, workshops, and seminars beyond the position’s topic expertise
• Evaluates training effectiveness and areas for improvement
• Maintains current knowledge of training trends and innovations
• Coordinates APHL’s internal Leadership Academy, delivering presentations based on topic
• Consults and partners with APHL leadership and programs to develop educational initiatives that improve team effectiveness, retention, career-pathing, succession planning, etc.
• Collaborates within Experiential Learning on special projects
• Participates in APHL week planning and delivery of educational aspects
• Other duties as assigned

Travel Requirements

• Flexibility to travel when required - less than 30% of the time (events are held within the United States)
• Some travel by air required
• Some overnight stays required

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least seven years of proven success as a Training Lead (or similar role). Education may supplement experience.
• Experience designing and facilitating training programs, virtually and in-person

• Knowledge of Adult Learning Principles
• In-depth knowledge of training methodologies, coaching and skill development
• Skilled in the use of learning management systems (LMS)
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products
• Excellent customer service skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively with a broad audience
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and foster teamwork

APHL Week is a Conference/Convention that is held at the APHL Home Office Bethesda, MD. This event is mandatory for all employees to attend. Travel and lodging will be reimbursed by APHL.

Please Note: Reimbursement for travel and lodging may not be possible for employees that are local to the APHL Home Office.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

During the job, the colleague may need to sit for extended periods, use a computer keyboard to type, read information visually, and communicate orally through a computer monitor.