Public Health Training Manager Worcester, MA

The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) seeks candidates for the full-time Public Health Training Manager position within the Regional Collaboration and Community Planning Department. The Public Health Training Manager coordinates CMRPC’s Public Health Training Hub, oversees CMRPC Trainers, and provides training related to food safety, housing and the State Sanitary Code, septic systems and Title 5, and other public health inspections.

This position works closely with local public health officials across Central Massachusetts and in partnership with the DPH Office of Local and Regional Health (OLRH). The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and innovative environment.

CMRPC is the Regional Planning Agency (RPA) serving southern Central Massachusetts. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those who live and work in the region. Join our supportive team making meaningful impacts in Central Massachusetts communities. CMRPC supports team members by offering meaningful, innovative projects while respecting wellness and a balanced work life.

CMRPC offers a flexible, supportive, and family-friendly work environment with a commitment to ongoing professional development. We value workforce diversity and encourage all qualified people to apply. CMRPC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religious creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or ancestry.

CMRPC will provide reasonable accommodation where needed.

CMRPC’s office includes approximately 50 full-time employees in a transit-accessible, bike-friendly, LEED-certified building in Worcester’s Central Business District. Free parking is provided in the attached garage. For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Oversee Public Health Regional Trainers, including coordinating assignments, supporting performance expectations, providing guidance, and ensuring consistent delivery of training services.

• Provide local public health officials with training to support a standard response to regulatory requirements and strengthen local health authorities’ ability to meet the Performance Standards and workforce standards described in the Blueprint for Public Health Excellence.
• Deliver relevant and timely training programs, services, and resources to meet the diverse and dynamic competency needs of the local public health workforce.
• Build local public health competencies to address disparate health outcomes for marginalized and historically underserved populations, including people of color, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, and immigrant and refugee communities.
• Design and deliver standardized, hands-on, accessible training based on DPH curricula, including plans that define learning objectives, skill development, delivery methods, and assessment. Adjust curriculum to meet local conditions and needs.
• Build supportive training and capacity-building relationships with Public Health Excellence (PHE)-funded local public health staff and respond to participant questions and challenges.
• Survey PHE grantees and review grantee information and data to identify local training gaps and needs.
• Attend central training by the DPH Senior Trainers and represent Central Mass needs, including regional-specific challenges for OLRH.
• Work with the Director of Regional Services and other Trainers to coordinate training-site logistics and ensure accessibility and safety. In consultation with DPH Senior Trainers, create resources and learning aids.
• Coordinate training dates, sites, and outreach plans with the DPH Senior Operations Coordinator.
• Participate in central meetings or learning collaboratives with other Trainers.
• Provide requested reporting on training and trainees.
• Provide feedback to DPH Senior Trainers on best practices or changes to the training model and curricula.
• Maintain or seek relevant credentials and attend relevant professional development and centralized required training.
• Work with the DPH Senior Operations Coordinator to…