VP, Training & Development

Job Description

Job Description

Redwood Credit Union is looking for a Vice President of Educational Development who will lead the Educational Development team, focusing on organizational development and training. This role will drive strategies that align with the mission and vision of Redwood Credit Union (RCU), supporting a high-performance culture that fosters employee empowerment, growth, and an exceptional team member experience. The VP will collaborate closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that RCU’s workforce is engaged, developed, and aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy :

o Lead the development and execution of employee training, leadership development, that drive high performance and a culture of continuous learning.

o Advise the Leadership Team on the impact of new programs, strategies, and regulatory actions, ensuring alignment with RCU’s mission to attract, motivate, and retain top talent.

o Actively participate in long-term strategic planning to integrate employee development into RCU's business goals.

o Participate in community events, volunteer boards, and professional associations.

Training & Development :

o Lead the Educational Development team, set clear goals, manage performance, and ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.

o Develop and track meaningful metrics to measure the impact of organizational performance and productivity.

o Create and implement comprehensive leadership and professional development programs that align with RCU’s business goals and enhance team member skills and capabilities.

o Deliver ongoing leadership and management training programs to support personnel planning and management across the leadership team.

o Design and implement development programs that address competency gaps and enhance career growth, succession planning, and organizational learning.

Budget Management :

o Manage the budget for Educational & Development departments, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining high-quality programs.

o Oversee the development and negotiation of contracts with external vendors and consultants, ensuring that services meet RCU’s needs and standards.

o Lead continuous improvement efforts in training, ensuring they evolve to meet changing business needs and industry standards.

Join us and discover why you'll love working at Redwood Credit Union!

ABOUT REDWOOD CREDIT UNION (RCU) :

At Redwood Credit Union, our mission is to passionately serve the best interests of our Members and communities. Since 1950, we have been dedicated to supporting the financial well-being of our Members through better rates, low or no fees, and best-in-class customer service. Our purpose is to inspire hope and elevate the financial well-being of our communities one person at a time, through good times and bad.

As a not-for-profit financial institution, we are committed to a people-first approach, which is reflected not only in how we serve our Members, but also in how we treat our employees. Our leadership team is deeply focused on fostering a culture of heart and empathy, integrity, passion, inclusion, meaningful relationships, excellence, and ensuring financial well-being for all.

Why work for Redwood Credit Union?

• 29th largest credit union in the U.S. and the largest financial institution based in the North Bay
• Awarded a 5-Star Rating based on 6 / 30 / 24 financial data by Bauer Financial
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025"
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Best Credit Unions 2024"
• Recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Small Employers 2023"
• Voted Best Places to Work in the North Bay 20 years in a row
• World-class Employee Engagement scores
• Rated Superior in Service by more than 90% of Members, surveyed by SF Gate
• Industry leading Net Promoter Scores across the U.S.

Minimum Qualification : Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Certifications and Licenses

The ideal candidate has a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in business administration, instructional systems design, communications, human resources or similar, with a minimum of 10 years of related experience in a financial institution and minimum of three years of progressive leadership experience.

Compensation :   Base starting range : $170,961 to $188,988 annually commensurate with experience.

Our base salary starting range is based on scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, and internal peer equity. We offer a competitive total rewards package including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.

Redwood Credit Union offers a robust benefits package to our eligible employees including :

RCU Discounts and Perks :

Physical Requirements :

Internal Team Members : If you are a current Team Member, please apply through the internal careers page located in RCUNET.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.