Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. This is our mission at Make-A-Wish America. The Corporate Training Specialist is a key contributor to the mission by creating and delivering development and leadership programs and solutions across the enterprise. Works with HR team to support organization wide initiatives, carry out the Learning & Innovation strategy, and assess opportunities for continued growth and development of leaders, employees, and teams.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Overall responsibilities for this position include: training program management, facilitation, career development consulting, and relationship management.
- Consults with senior leaders, subject matter experts and Chapters to conduct organizational and/or department needs assessment and makes recommendations for learning and development solutions.
- Design, deliver, and lead cross-functional learning solutions that address identified needs for classroom and virtual settings.
- Evaluate learning programs for effectiveness and desired outcomes and utilize feedback to initiate changes, refinements and improvements.
- Works on one or more learning development projects simultaneously, using predefined standards and tools for learning content. Ensures high quality design, regular reviews with internal partners (i.e., from proof of concept through delivery) and subject matter experts.
- Assists with all administrative aspects of the Learning Management System to ensure the system is current and accurate.
- Manages course logistics and resources necessary for scheduled training sessions.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Communications, OD or related field or equivalent work experience.
Skills/Experience:
- Knowledge of all aspects of training development and facilitation, including needs analysis, task analysis, sequencing, behavioral objectives, evaluation systems, formulating instructional strategies, developing and writing content and media integration.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, especially in the areas of technical writing and facilitation/presentation skills.
- Demonstrated project management skills, with ability to handle multiple projects and deadline pressures.
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and be innovative and creative with course design.
- Knowledge of adult learning theory and the application of performance-based training systems.
- Demonstrated ability to partner and interact with all levels of the organization.
- 2-5 years of experience in Training and Development required and Instruction Design experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Instructional Authoring software systems and Learning Management Systems.
- eLearning experience preferred, but not required.
- Certifications in Situational Leadership II and Fierce Conversations preferred, but not required.
- Working knowledge of nonprofit organizations is helpful.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential
- Comprehensive benefit package: Medical, Vision, Dental, Wellness
- *100% employer paid for employee*
- Health and Flexible Spending Account Options
- Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
- *100% employer paid for employee*
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- 15 PTO days, 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days
- Maternity Leave
- Educational Tuition Assistance
- Employee Awards and Recognition Programs
- Individual and Leadership Development
- Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets
How to Apply:
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Sep 13 2019
Active Until:
Oct 13 2019
Hiring Organization:
Make-A-Wish America
industry:
Nonprofit