Learning & Development Specialist

Great opportunity for work/life balance!!! 
Remote/Hybrid/Flexible Schedule Available

PAY:  $24/hour

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Work Schedule/Work Hours: Monday - Friday; occasional weekends or evenings; flexibility in schedule

This Full Time job is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings.  In addition, this position is eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave.

Location: Must reside in the state of Colorado and be able to travel between Denver and Colorado Springs, including surrounding areas and occasional travel to remote locations throughout the entire state of Colorado.

Position Description

OBJECTIVE:

The Specialist, Learning and Development, is responsible for facilitation and course development including instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts and assessment of content of the corporate training program to include staff and management development, specific departmental training, policies and procedures, employee orientation, and any other training needs.  The Learning and Development Specialist will collaborate with the Learning Experience Specialist on content design and conversion to eLearning of the corporate training programs.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in Corporate Training and Development, Vocational Education, Adult Education or related field.  Previous experience working for a Not-for-profit is a plus.  The Learning and Development Specialist must have a minimum of five years of experience in training, to include management training.  A valid Colorado driver’s license without a history of violations is also required.

The incumbent should demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, writing and speaking clearly and concisely; demonstrate the ability to interact with various types of internal and external customers, and persons from a broad cultural spectrum.  Expert facilitation skills with the competency to listen and respond effectively to challenging questions. The ability to analyze information objectively and make a reasoned judgment is a must.  Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and at least one Learning Management System is required.  The Learning and Development Specialist must demonstrate a high level of energy and model integrity.  It is also preferred that the incumbent have the ability to relate effectively to disabled and disadvantaged persons. The incumbent must have the ability to work cooperatively, demonstrating excellent organizational skills, and be creative and motivating. The incumbent must also conduct self in a professional manner and maintain a professional appearance that enhances the firm’s reputation.   

Per contract requirements with vehicle insurance provider: Qualified candidates must be 21 years of age and have no major traffic violations for previous 3 years (for driving/insurance purposes). Must have reliable transportation; must also be able to operate company vehicle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

Development, Implementation and Presentation of Training Program(s)

The Learning and Development Specialist will collaborate with internal customers and the L&D team on course development and revision including course design documents, learning objectives, course content, scenarios, media scripts, practice activities, post-tests, and will evaluate off the shelf training programs. He/she will take the lead on facilitating classroom and webinar training.  As such, he/she will organize resources and coordinate training session logistics such as location, supplies and catering. The Learning and Development Specialist will manage efficiently so that tasks are complete and on time, problems are anticipated and team members are clear on project requirements and schedules.

The Learning and Development Specialist will work with subject matter experts and identify target audience’s training needs, conducts instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts, identifies instructional end goals, and identifies criteria used to judge learner’s performance and develop assessment instruments. He/she will create content that matches organizational culture and apply tested instructional design theories, practices and methods.  

Business Unit Training Support

The Learning and Development Specialist will respond to requests to meet the specific needs of departments/divisions throughout the organization.  Specific training needs will vary from soft skills or policies and procedures, to more specific, department related topics.   These topics may require research to obtain an acceptable level of expertise.  He/she will work with the Manager, Learning & Development and department managers to identify specific training needs, review and evaluate training programs to ensure the training needs of the organization are being fulfilled. Analyze existing training program delivery, content, measures effectiveness and recommend program changes. 

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses. 

Goodwill participates in E-Verify.  For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS:  888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Position:  Specialist, Learning & Development Dept. Number: 9400

(This information is required to ensure compliance with various workplace regulations.  Please identify each physical activity required in the performance of this position using the guide below)  

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)

• Frequently (3-4 hours)

• Occasionally (1-2 hours)

• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - NEVER

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY

   Light: 14 lbs & under - OCCASIONALLY

CARRYING:

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - NEVER

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY

   Light: 14 lbs & under - OCCASIONALLY

PUSHING/PULLING - OCCASIONALLY

REACHING:

   Above Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY

   At Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY

   Below Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY

TWISTING - OCCASIONALLY

BENDING - OCCASIONALLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - NEVER

SQUAT - OCCASIONALLY

CLIMBING:

   Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY

   Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASIONALLY

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

   Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

   Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

   Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

   Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

   Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

   Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - CONTINUOUSLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - CONTINUOUSLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe – CONTINUOUSLY, driving own vehicle