Organizational Development Partner
Company: National Aquarium
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 2, 2024
Job Description:
Job Category: Organizational Development Administration
Requisition Number: ORGAN001926 Apply now
- Posted : July 12, 2023
- Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location National Aquarium Pier
3
Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
DescriptionThe Organizational Development (OD) Partner is
responsible for partnering with managers, leaders and the HR &
Volunteer Engagement teams to analyze, design, develop, implement
and evaluate organizational and leadership development strategies,
programs, tools and resources. The OD Partner supports processes in
internal communications, learning and development, people
engagement, diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice
(DEIJ), and change management across all departments and people of
National Aquarium. The OD Partner will also support the VP,
Strategic Alignment in coordinating efforts among consulting
support and the leadership team to define clear and measurable
objectives aligned with the broader vision/mission and
goals/priorities.Key AccountabilitiesLearning and Development
- Collaborate with VP, HR & Administration and Director,
Strategic Operations to assess current organizational learning
needs and identify solutions to address the gap, including ongoing
assessment.
- Serve as key system expert for all learning management systems,
developing process documentation, training resources and addressing
administration needs for the system and organization.
- Alongside VP, HR & Administration and Director, Strategic
Operations, plan strategy for staff professional development. This
includes both seeking and sharing external learning opportunities,
both in person and online (i.e., LinkedIn Learning) as well as
designing and delivering trainings, micro-learnings, and any
additional materials or content to further OD initiatives such as
manager and leadership development, staff learning, people
engagement and performance.
- Curriculum and instructional design resource, including online
training development through use of Articulate Software.
- Serve as a certified Strengths coach for the delivery of
curriculum, process, and integration of Strengths across all
Learning, Engagement, and Performance program components as well as
delivering Strengths sessions and coaching sessions to customers on
demand.Internal Communications
- As key contributor in Internal Communications workgroup, manage
and execute internal communications and meetings like All Hands,
Leadership Updates, and SpeakUp communications (News You Can Use;
SpeakUp e-mail box).
- Serve as the content manager for people engagement meetings and
touchpoints; determine plan and best method to ensure delivery of
high-quality results.
- As part of Internal Communications workgroup, partner across
the organization to build consistency in messaging and ensure
communications reach all departments and teams effectively.
- Partner closely with IT and Digital Marketing to create,
develop and execute strategy for AquaNet (intranet) and develop
content strategies, encourage staff usage/engagement and oversee
ongoing continual improvement of the site.Diversity, Equity,
Inclusion, and Environmental Justice (DEIJ)
- Partner with the DEIJ Planning Team and Leadership Team to
activate and implement the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and
Environmental Justice (DEIJ) Strategic Plan, including change
leadership and management, survey administration, gap analysis,
best and next practice recommendations, and action planning.
- As an active member of the DEIJ Vision Engagement Group
(steering committee), lead execution of OD-specific actions or
projects outlined in DEIJ Strategic Plan.
- Provide consultation for improved alignment of policies and
practices with DEIJ lenses within the Finance & Administration
teams and organization-wide.Organizational Development
- Partners with HR and Volunteer Engagement teams to support
internal consulting for team structures, engagement, and improved
team dynamics, including delivery of team building sessions and
supporting development requests from leaders as needed.
- Collaborate with VP, Strategic Alignment to support Strategic
Planning and improve organizational alignment.
- Design and develop tools and processes that support all
Aquarium staff in understanding their connection to the multi-year
strategic framework.
- Serve as project coordinator for any consulting projects
supporting organizational development and strategic planning.
- Research best practices, collects data and makes
recommendations to support continuous improvement of the
function.
- In partnership with VP, HR & Administration, support and
deliver recognition opportunities throughout the organization
whether through employer branding outlets, rewards and incentives,
recognition programs, and manager skills to recognize employees
proactively.
- Execute strategic programs designed to align culture and
capacity of NA and improve people engagement for all employees and
volunteers.
- Manage process for pulse and long-form surveys to gather data
insights and provide analytics and recommended next steps to key
stakeholders such as the Leadership Team and managers of
people.
- Support organizational action planning for people engagement
and serve as coordinator of planning efforts.
- In partnership with HR, analyze turnover and people engagement
data to identify potential issues including, but not limited to
organizational changes.
- Partner with People Coordinator and VP, HR & Administration to
inform strategic direction and development of college internship
program.
- Assist with other projects and initiatives as
needed.Requirements
- College degree required; at least three years in an
organization with increasing accountability
- Instructional design experience preferred; interest in learning
instructional design skills required
- Experience as a facilitator, trainer, and coach preferred;
interest in learning required
- Gallup Strengths Coach certification or desire and ability to
obtain certification
- Passion for the National Aquarium's mission, vision, and
strategic direction
- Knowledge of an array of DEIJ topics including resources,
tools, and industry best practices.
- Commitment to and passion for continuous learning and personal
growth in DEIJ awareness.
- Demonstrated ability and passion for development of people and
culture of organizations
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Must be an excellent listener who can discern what is said and
what is meant
- High-level experience with tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint,
Excel, Word and Articulate software (or other online learning
software), or ability to learn
- Able to ensure aesthetic consistency in all produced
materials
- Must demonstrate excellence in project management, project
planning, organizational/time management skills
- Must be able to meet tight deadlines, independently prioritize
multiple projects/requests, and manage several tasks and projects
from all stages
- Must be proactive, possess a strong sense of urgency, and excel
at being a self-starter
- Must be responsive to feedback and able to adapt to competing
and shifting priorities with flexibility, resolve, and
determinationThe National Aquarium is committed to diversity and
invites individuals who bring a diversity of culture, experience
and ideas to apply.About the National AquariumThe National Aquarium
in Baltimore, Maryland, is a nonprofit organization that's changing
the way humanity cares for our ocean planet. The Aquarium's
award-winning habitats are home to thousands of animals
representing hundreds of species of fish, birds, amphibians,
reptiles and mammals. We are proud to be accredited by the
Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and strive to meet or exceed AZA
standards in all aspects of animal care and welfare. A dedicated
team of full- and part-time employees and volunteers drives the
Aquarium's mission to inspire conservation of the world's aquatic
treasures. More than a million guests visit the Aquarium each year,
and millions more participate in its conservation, education and
engagement initiatives.Our CultureThe National Aquarium opened in
1981 as a visitor attraction and has evolved into a conservation
organization that operates a world-class aquarium. Our core
values-integrity, innovation, service, excellence, and
engagement-form the basis for our beliefs about our organization,
our colleagues and ourselves, and serve as the framework to guide
our behavior and actions to achieve our mission. Through
unparalleled exhibits, science-based education programs and
hands-on field initiatives, the Aquarium is at the forefront of
efforts to connect people with the natural world and raise
awareness of the challenges facing our ocean.Our Mission and
GoalsBy connecting people with nature, the Aquarium drives
conservation action for the benefit of people, animals and the
planet. The Aquarium's mission-to inspire conservation of the
world's aquatic treasures-begins within the walls of its buildings,
but it does not end there. The Aquarium protects, enhances and
restores natural resources through education and engagement,
habitat restoration, animal rescue and sustainable business
practices, with its conservation work guided by three overarching
goals-to combat climate change, save wildlife and habitats, and
stop plastic pollution. Interested and engaged applicants should
apply through our website http://aqua.org/jobs . Requests for
reasonable accommodation can be made by e-mailing HR@aqua.org.
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