Vice President of Learning and Development in Napa, California

Location

Napa, California

Job Type

Part-time

Salary

$174,000 – $194,000/yr

Company

Nelson Connects

Vice President of Training & Development

Location: Napa or Santa Rosa, CA (Onsite)

We’re partnering with a highly respected, community-focused financial institution seeking a Vice President of Training & Development to lead organizational development and learning initiatives across the organization. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for building and executing strategies that drive employee engagement, leadership development, and a strong, people-first culture.

What You’ll Do: • Lead and execute enterprise-wide training and leadership development strategies • Partner with senior leadership to align development initiatives with business goals • Build and scale comprehensive learning programs, including leadership and career development • Establish metrics to measure program effectiveness and organizational impact • Oversee budgeting, vendor partnerships, and continuous improvement efforts • Foster a culture of growth, engagement, and high performance

What You Bring: • 10+ years of experience in training, organizational development, or related field • Proven leadership experience, ideally within a financial institution or regulated environment • Strong strategic thinking and ability to influence at the executive level • Experience building programs from the ground up (e.g., “university-style” training) • Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills

Compensation: • $174K – $194K base (DOE) + comprehensive benefits package

Why This Role: • Mission-driven, community-focused organization • Strong culture centered on people, collaboration, and impact • Opportunity to build and shape training at scale