Education Manager

Education Manager

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Job Description

About DONA International:
DONA International is the world’s first, largest and leading doula certifying organization. When our founders created
DONA in 1992, they professionalized the role of the doula. Since then, we have certified more than 12,000 DONA
International doulas in more than 50 countries!

DONA International’s primary function is to provide excellent doula education and certification toa diverse population of doulas world-wide. DONA International promotes the highest quality perinatal support for birthing mothers and their families by setting the standard for doula education and training, and by advocating the research-based benefits of doula care.

We are a nonprofit, 501(C)6 organization, which means that DONA International works only to serve our doulas and members and to carry out our mission. Our organization exists to support doulas professionally and advance our vision of a doula for every person who wants one. This nonprofit model is important to us, and our members tell us it’s important to them too.

DONA Strives to promote high-quality birth, postpartum and community-based doula support by setting the standard for the doula profession through evidence-based training and certification for doulas of diverse backgrounds.

Vision: A doula for every person who wants one.

Overview:
DONA International is pleased to submit this proposal for services to support our organization’s education strategy and goals. We are looking for a talented Education Manager/Contractor to oversee and implement the newly reorganized
Department of Education.

The Objective:
This position helps DONA International fulfil several objectives:

• Implement the recently organized Department of Education
• Ensuring the organization’s mission and vision are central in the functions of the Education Department
• Enhanced communication and feedback from members regarding educational department objectives

Scope of Project:
The selected independent contractor will:

• Responsible for the smooth operations of the four key functions of the Education Department: New Trainers,

Current Trainers, Workshop Development and Continuing Education.

• Work closely with volunteers of multiple committees.
• Implement efficient reporting and approval processes with each committee
• Regularly communicate progress and ideas for the future to the Executive Director and Director of Education
• With the assistance of the Nominations & Elections Committee, actively recruit the chairs and committee members of the four working Education Department sub-committees; and recommend Education Committee chairs to the Board of Directors for approval

• Sit on the Education Committee as an ex-officio member
• Collaborates with and assists the four committee chairs in coordinating the functions of each committee.
• Identifies areas of concern to be addressed by each working committee

• Leads trainer feedback and input groups. Ensures high levels of trainer input and feedback and compiles trainer concerns and questions through regular meetings of the Education Task Force and Listening to Trainers groups

• Responsible for trainer approvals, re-approvals and compliance [example, if a trainer is out of compliance, violates the code of conduct or no longer meets re-approval standards, this is the person that manages the trainer]

Reports to:
Executive Director
Board of Directors

Time Commitment

• A one-year contract will be awarded with the option to renew, should it be deemed necessary and based on performance.

• It is expected that the work will take 15-25 hours per week.

Qualifications:
DONA International is looking for an individual proficient in the following areas:

• Project Management – Demonstrate project management skills and the ability to implement efficient internal processes

• Attention to detail
• Volunteer management – Able to unite groups with diverse opinions to work together to resolve issues and develop new ideas
• Familiarity with the history, education, practice, certification, research evidence and continuing education for birth and postpartum doulas, childbirth and lactation educators and doula trainers
• Adult education knowledge theory and best practice, distance learning, innovative curriculum and program design, program evaluation and educational technologies
• Experience, knowledge and training in birth equity, racial diversity, cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity training is required
• Demonstrate ability to design and implement appropriate educational programs for a member organization
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Have sound working knowledge of contemporary cloud-based platforms, such as Google Drive, Dropbox, webinar platforms, management database and learning management system
• Demonstrated ability to increase and grow diversity in trainer workforce and Education Committee members
• Carry out all responsibilities in accordance to Diversity & Inclusion best practices.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• Appreciation for the doula profession
• Interest in birth and birth-related communities
• Doula experience in the birth community and/or previous engagement with DONA International is preferred but not required.

Contract Renewal:

• Likely

Work Location:

• Fully Remote

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

This Job Is:

• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
• A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday