Instructional Design & Training Specialist at Grange Co-op

Medford, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Instructional Design, Training Development, Curriculum Design, E-Learning, Learning Management Systems, Facilitation Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Presentation Skills, Collaboration, Adult Learning Methodologies, Microsoft Office Suite, Detail Orientation, Integrity

Industry

Retail

Description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB The Training Specialist plays a pivotal role in shaping the skills and knowledge of our workforce. They foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development, contributing to employee engagement and overall success. This position supports our commitment to employee growth through high-impact development programs. The Training Specialist provides key support for developing, implementing, and improving training programs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Conducts need assessments to identify skill gaps and learning requirements through collaboration with managers and subject matter experts. • Creates training curriculum, modules, and content that may include instructional materials, such as presentations, handouts, e-learning courses, workshops, and other forms of training. • Evaluates program effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback to make recommendations for improvement. • Creates, organizes, plans, and presents various forms of onboarding, orientation, and skills training. • Utilizes learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning platforms to deliver and track training content. • Facilitates training and development programs using various forms and formats including group discussions, lectures, simulations, and videos, both in person and virtually. • Maintains records of training and development activities, attendance, results of tests and assessments, and retraining requirements. • Tracks and maintains new hire training requirements and ensures timely completion. • Provides recommendations for training requirements for job descriptions/postings. • Ensures that training programs adhere to industry regulations and compliance standards. • Stays updated on the latest trends and best practices in learning and development of innovative ideas. • Develops and maintains relationships with external vendors to deliver specialized training programs. • Ability to travel as needed, with overnight stays. • Performs other related duties as required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES • This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Training and Development, Organizational Development or a related field required. • Minimum two years' experience of curriculum design and facilitation required. • Experience building organizational training infrastructure preferred. • Experience working within or alongside a Human Resource team preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. • Ability to clearly present/communicate information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS • Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret data such as training metrics and results. • Capacity to solve practical problems and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. • Ability to interpret and act upon a variety of written, oral, and visual instructions. OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and independently build programs and materials from concept to completion. • Strong knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies. • Exceptional presentation, facilitation, collaboration and communication skills across all organizational levels. • Ability to self-direct day-to-day tasks within specified timeframes. • Proficiency with multimedia training tools, e-learning, and learning management systems (LMS) required. • Keen eye for detail and quality. • Exhibits a high level of integrity and accountability. • Professional appearance and demeanor. • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills. • Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

The Training Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge. They conduct needs assessments, create training materials, and evaluate program effectiveness to ensure continuous learning and professional development.