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ZERO TO THREESr. Professional Development Specialist
ZERO TO THREE, an organization founded in 1977 with a mission to help babies and toddlers achieve a strong start in life, is hiring a remote…
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ZERO TO THREE, an organization founded in 1977 with a mission to help babies and toddlers achieve a strong start in life, is hiring a remote Sr. Professional Development Specialist . This position operates within the organization's Communication, Marketing, and Professional Innovations Division and reports to the Senior Professional Development Manager, IECMH. The person in this role will help coordinate, deliver, and continuously improve professional learning initiatives focused on infant…
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ZERO TO THREE, an organization founded in 1977 with a mission to help babies and toddlers achieve a strong start in life, is hiring a remote Sr. Professional Development Specialist. This position operates within the organization's Communication, Marketing, and Professional Innovations Division and reports to the Senior Professional Development Manager, IECMH. The person in this role will help coordinate, deliver, and continuously improve professional learning initiatives focused on infant and early childhood mental health, with a primary emphasis on managing the DC:0-5 professional development portfolio. Responsibilities involve coordinating learning products, trainer certification systems, faculty consultants, and implementation resources, alongside traveling nationally to represent the employer at professional events.
This role suits professionals with a strong background in infant and early childhood mental health who excel at project coordination, adult education, and cross-functional teamwork. Qualified candidates will manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards for quality, accuracy, and customer service. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HRA, retirement contributions, and generous leave benefits, alongside a salary range estimated between the low $80,000s and high $90,000s depending on experience, location, and budget.
Responsibilities
- Support implementation and ongoing maintenance of the DC:0-5 professional development portfolio
- Coordinate day-to-day implementation activities and logistics for professional learning offerings
- Deliver research-based and evidence-informed professional learning across multiple modalities
- Provide operational support and communications for the DC:0-5 Trainer Certification system
- Coordinate and support faculty consultants through onboarding, scheduling, and ongoing engagement
- Maintain and update professional learning materials and implementation tools
- Review emerging research related to infant mental health, adult learning, and workforce development
- Collect and analyze feedback data to contribute to continuous quality improvement
- Collaborate across the organization to support coordinated planning and delivery of initiatives
- Travel nationally to deliver professional development and represent the organization at events
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in infant and early childhood mental health
- Direct clinical experience serving young children and families
- Demonstrated success designing and delivering high-quality professional learning in person and virtually
- Ability to facilitate learner-centered professional development for diverse adult audiences
- Strong knowledge of infant and early childhood mental health, child development, and family-centered approaches
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, project management platforms, and learning management systems
- Ability and willingness to travel nationally on a regular basis
Qualifications
- Current DC:0-5 Certified Trainer credential or ability to complete certification within six months of hire
- Master's degree or higher in infant and early childhood mental health, psychology, social work, counseling, medicine, or a closely related field
- Current board certification, active clinical license, or equivalent professional credential
- Minimum of three years of clinical experience serving children from birth through age five and their families
- Minimum of three years of experience providing professional development to practitioners
- Advanced training, certification, or specialization in IECMH
Core Skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Retirement contributions
- Generous leave benefits
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the source posting designates the location and remote status as remote, with regular national travel required.
What is the salary range for this role?
The salary is estimated to be in the low $80,000s to high $90,000s, depending on experience, geo-location, budget, and comparable internal positions.
What education and experience are required?
Candidates need a Master's degree or higher in a related field, an active clinical license or professional credential, at least five years of professional experience in infant and early childhood mental health, and at least three years of clinical and professional development experience.
How do I apply for this position?
The source posting does not specify application instructions other than noting that candidates selected to move forward will be contacted by the hiring team.
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