Temporary Program Manager, Learning & Development - DEI
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.
The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Learning, Development, and Engagement team supports enterprise-wide learning experiences, employee engagement initiatives, and inclusive leadership development efforts that foster organizational culture, workforce engagement, and mission impact.
The DEI Learning & Engagement Consultant will support the Senior Director of DEI Learning, Development, and Engagement and broader team in the design, development, facilitation, coordination, and delivery of learning and engagement initiatives.
This temporary program manager role will provide instructional, operational, facilitation, and production support for enterprise training, Employee Engagement Group (EEG) programming, leadership development experiences, and internal engagement communications.
This is a remote position.
**This is a 100% remote, temporary position. Expected end date is Jan 29, 2027. Possibility to move full time, permanent after initial temporary period could be an option.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Learning Design & Content Development 30%
Support the design, development, facilitation, and coordination of DEI and leadership development training and learning experiences
Training Facilitation & Engagement Delivery 25%
Co-facilitate and support delivery of enterprise training, workshops, EEG programming, and engagement sessions.
Assist in creating and editing facilitator guides, learner materials, presentations, toolkits, and engagement resources.
Program Production & Event Management 20%
Provide virtual production and logistical support for Employee Engagement Group (EEG) calls, enterprise training, workshops, and engagement events.
Support meeting and training production activities including agendas, run-of-show documents, presenter coordination, technology checks, and event execution.
Stakeholder Engagement, Communications & Collaboration 15%
Assist with desktop publishing and internal communications updates through ACS Connects and other internal platforms.
Collaborate with the DEI Learning & Development team to support culturally responsive and population-specific learning initiatives.
Assist with evaluation, tracking, and organization of learning materials, resources, and program feedback.
Support development and organization of engagement toolkits, resource libraries, and enterprise learning assets.
Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to support engagement and learning priorities aligned with organizational goals.
Program Administration, Evaluation & Special Projects 10%
Provide operational and administrative support for learning and engagement initiatives as needed.
Provide other related duties and special projects as assigned.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Degree Required: Associate Degree
Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Years of experience: 2+ yrs
Must have proficient knowledge of adult learning theory, professional development, diversity, equity, and inclusion, program design, instructional design and evaluation methodology/practice and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
Experience supporting learning and development, training coordination, employee engagement, communications, or DEI-related initiatives.
Experience facilitating or co-facilitating training, workshops, webinars, or group learning experiences preferred.
Strong written communication, presentation development, and organizational skills.
Experience supporting virtual meetings, webinars, or event production.
Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint and intranet platforms preferred.
Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), virtual learning environments, webinar platforms and digital learning tools preferred.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with desktop publishing, content formatting, or internal communications platforms preferred.
Ability to work independently while supporting collaborative team initiatives.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional travel may be required based on training, engagement, or organizational needs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is a remote position; however, some lifting of packages 10lbs or less may be required when setting up for events
The starting rate is $38.00-$46.00/hour. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2+ years relevant experience
- Proficient knowledge of adult learning theory, professional development, DEI, program design, instructional design, and evaluation methodology
- Proficient knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Experience supporting learning and development, training coordination, employee engagement, communications, or DEI initiatives
- Experience facilitating or co-facilitating training, workshops, webinars, or group learning experiences
- Strong written communication, presentation development, and organizational skills
- Experience supporting virtual meetings, webinars, or event production
- Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint and intranet platforms
- Familiarity with virtual learning environments, webinar platforms, and digital learning tools
- Experience with desktop publishing, content formatting, or internal communications platforms
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently while supporting collaborative team initiatives
What We Do
Grupo ACS is a global leader in infrastructure development, specializing in engineering, construction, and the management of critical assets across various sectors.
