Partner, Learning & Development

About the role

Transcend is a national nonprofit focused on redesigning schools to prepare learners for a rapidly changing world. Recognizing that traditional classrooms are outdated, the organization supports communities in creating schools that are adaptable, relevant, and resilient. With over a decade of experience, Transcend has partnered with nearly 500 schools and 200 districts across 35 states, impacting more than 225,000 students. Their work centers on enabling local leaders to lead transformative change through proven methods, tools, and research. The Partner, Learning & Development role is central to transitioning school redesign leadership to local communities. This position is responsible for designing and facilitating capacity-building experiences, developing practical tools, and supporting partners to independently lead school transformation initiatives. The role contributes to the strategic goal of scaling community-led change by creating and delivering learning experiences and resources that foster sustained independent leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate engaging adult learning experiences, both virtual and in-person, to build leadership capacity in school design
• Adapt sessions dynamically to meet participant needs and foster reflection, mindset shifts, and action
• Develop clear, practical tools and learning assets to support independent application of community-based design
• Continuously refine resources based on feedback and real-world use
• Collaborate with partners to co-design learning experiences aligned with their goals
• Support partners in applying learning to real-world design work and provide actionable feedback
• Build trust-based relationships to encourage honest feedback and growth
• Assess partner readiness for independent leadership and adjust support accordingly
• Align offerings with broader capacity-building strategies and certification pathways
• Contribute insights to improve learning experiences and define quality standards in capacity building

Requirements

• Commitment to educational transformation and designing impactful learning experiences
• Ability to create supportive yet challenging learning environments that encourage honest dialogue and breakthrough thinking
• Proven experience designing and facilitating adult learning that builds participants'' independent leadership
• Skill in translating complex concepts into practical, scalable tools and resources
• Strong facilitation skills and adaptability to participant needs
• Capacity to build and maintain collaborative partnerships and provide constructive feedback
• Willingness to travel approximately 15–30%