Director, Implementation Strategy & Impact

About Sandy Hook Promise 
Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) envisions a future where all children are free from school shootings and other acts of violence. As a national nonprofit organization, SHP’s mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities. Creators of the lifesaving, evidence-informed Know the Signs prevention programs, SHP teaches the warning signs of someone who may be in crisis, socially isolated, or at-risk of hurting themselves or others and how to get help. SHP also advances school safety, youth mental health, and responsible gun ownership at the state and federal levels through nonpartisan policy and partnerships.   
 
SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.     
 
Commitment to Belonging, Community, Engagement, and Respect   
SHP strives to ensure its culture and work environment reflect the values of belonging, community, engagement and respect.  We actively seek to understand and respond to the diverse perspectives and lived experiences of individuals across socioeconomic backgrounds, rural and urban communities, and diversity of thought, in addition to traditional protected categories. We are committed to ensuring that every SHP employee feels heard, valued, and a true sense of belonging.  SHP encourages individuals who share our commitment to these core values and to our mission to apply.     

About the Role 

The Director, Implementation will report to the Associate Vice President of Implementation and Partner Success. In this role, the Director will oversee program fidelity by coaching a high-performing training team, driving continuous improvement, and serving as a subject matter expert in adult learning. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in facilitation, instructional design, and process management, while collaborating with senior leaders to advance both adult and youth leadership development 

Location 

We are a U.S.-based organization with a primarily remote workforce. This remote position will require up to 50% travel, and candidates must reside within 30 miles of a major airport for ease of travel. 

Job Responsibilities 

Coaching & Capacity-Building 

• Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to trainers and staff, using observation/feedback cycles and continuous improvement practices. 
• Train new staff in program delivery and professional learning facilitation, modeling effective practices through a gradual release of responsibility. 
• Build adult learning capacity by defining competencies, learning objectives, and pathways for professional growth. 
• Support staff and partners in implementing inclusive, evidence-based practices that foster belonging and align with SHP’s mission. 

Professional Learning  

• Deliver professional development (PD) and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), adapting content for diverse audiences. 
• In partnership with the Senior Director, Learning Architecture, support the development and implementation of professional learning pathways.  
• Ensure all learning experiences align with Accessibility Guidelines, the Framework of Belonging, CASEL competencies, and standards for adult learning. 
• Partner with leadership to design developmentally appropriate leadership and violence prevention training for adult learners. 

Operations & Infrastructure 

• Oversee scheduling, logistics, and travel protocols for training and coaching sessions. 
• Manage data systems (e.g., Salesforce) to track training, coaching, and program delivery, ensuring timely and accurate entry. 
• Use data to inform coaching strategies, maintain program fidelity, and guide continuous improvement. 
• Support budgeting, staffing, and resource planning for professional learning initiatives. 

Collaboration & Leadership 

• Collaborate across departments to align coaching and professional learning with grant deliverables, internal PD, and implementation strategies. 
• Partner with senior leaders to create a cohesive adult learning strategy that supports SHP’s Unified Program. 
• Foster cross-team collaboration, helping others model and sustain coaching practices in their own work. 

Other Expectations 

• Responsible for managing a small team   
• Participate in organization-wide activities and initiatives as required. 
• Travel as needed to deliver, observe, and support training and coaching sessions (up to 50%). 
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of organizational goals. 

Desired Skills and Experience 

• Strong commitment to REDI (Racism, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) principals; comfortable engaging in conversations about racism and inequity and actively works to be inclusive and anti-racist in their management approach and work products   
• 5-7 years of training delivery experience in an educational or out-of-school time setting.   
• Expertise in training and instructional design; has direct knowledge of and experience with developing skills-based learning curriculum for students. 
• A strong command and understanding of adult-learning principles   
• Coaching and management background required (experience managing remote staff strongly preferred). 
• Exceptional project management skills with a proven ability to lead multiple, competing projects simultaneously.  
• Confidently manages relationships and drives results across teams, departments, and leadership levels. 
• Tech savvy with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce with ability to learn, adopt, and utilize other types of technology as needed. 

Benefits and Salary Range 
The salary range for this position is $93,000-$103,000. 
(SHP follows a strict internal rubric to help guide salary placement and ensure equitable pay amongst new hires and current staff. New hires should expect to be brought on at the start of the range ($93,000), except in extenuating circumstances.) 

• SHP offers a competitive benefits package, including: 
  • Unlimited PTO 
  • Flexible schedules 
  • Paid holidays and 10 days sick leave 
  • Paid parental leave 
  • Health, dental, and vision 
  • Employer paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability 
  • 401k match 
  • Professional development stipend 
  • Wellness & mental health support 
  • Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program. 

Our organization operates within a distributed workforce, allowing for location flexibility across the country for most positions. We provide remote office support for all staff, which includes a laptop, home office reimbursement, monthly Wi-Fi reimbursement up to $40, and monthly cell phone reimbursement up to $50.   
 
Application Instructions 

• SHP Staff and Volunteers will have until Friday, October 10, 2025 to submit their application. Please be sure to email HR reps to let them know you have applied. 
• All other applicants have until Monday, October 27, 2025 to submit their application.  

Artifact Request 

Please share a short (3–5 minute) training segment on a topic of your choice. 

• We’re looking for: 
  • How you explain or teach 
  • Your presentation and engagement style 
  • Show how you explain or teach something clearly and confidently. 
• The video can be: 
  • A real session (virtual or in-person) 
  • A past recording 
  • A new, casual demo 
  • Uploaded or shared with a link (Google Drive, YouTube, Dropbox, etc.).  
• Make sure you check: 
  • Audio: Make sure your voice is clear and background noise is minimal. 
  • Lighting: Ensure your face is well-lit and visible. 

Equal Opportunity Employment   
SHP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be an employer of choice: where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and do their best work. SHP does not make employment related decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are focused on promoting multiculturalism and inclusion so that all SHP employees feel valued and respected. We believe deeply that a diverse workforce comprised of people of all beliefs, backgrounds, and life experiences who seek to prevent gun violence and stop the tragic loss of life will make SHP a stronger, more effective organization.