Overview

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Role

In this position, you will play an integral role in AvalonBay’s Learning and Development team, both in delivering and developing learning solutions. You will be expected to partner with business leaders to identify and prioritize learning and development needs. You will also design, develop/source, implement, and evaluate learning solutions to maximize associate performance. This is an individual contributor role with approximately 30% training delivery

This role is well suited to those who enjoy working on a variety of projects in a collaborative team with the following responsibilities:

• Facilitate instructor led classroom training programs including, but not limited to: Customer Service, Sales, Management, Leadership, and Interviewing Skills. (virtual and in person)
• Manage and support instructor led training programs (e.g., schedules, communication, production).
• Consult with business clients on performance issues; conduct needs assessments and analyze learning needs related to business knowledge, management/leadership skills, interpersonal skills and professional skills (e.g., onboarding, presentation, writing, functional skills)
• Design, develop/source, curate and implement blended learning solutions in a variety of delivery modes including online and instructor led training.
• Partner with internal experts, external vendors and/or academic institutions to execute training strategies.
• Evaluate program effectiveness to maintain quality and impact; recommend changes to clients and implement as needed.
• Work with clients and colleagues to design appropriate systems to track training and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Support design and implementation of Human Resource and Learning and Development initiatives as needed.
• Incorporate knowledge of industry trends and best practices in performance of job responsibilities.

You Have...

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Human Resource Development Business Administration/related area OR Bachelor’s degree in non-related area plus Certificate in Instructional Design.

Experience:

• Three years of experience in Learning and Development including instructional design, delivery, consulting, and project management in a corporate environment OR five years of similar experience if no bachelor’s degree. Internal candidates with five years at the organization with some related experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of and ability in facilitation/training delivery techniques.
• Demonstrates project management techniques and tools through track record of successfully managing multiple projects at the same time while meeting deadlines.
• Builds relationships, influences, and works collaboratively at all levels of an organization.
• Collects and analyzes data to effectively support performance improvement recommendations and solutions in project work.
• Possesses knowledge of instructional design and development principles and ability to design and develop competency-based learning solutions to close gaps between current and desired skill levels.
• Possesses basic knowledge of adult learning theory.
• Reads and writes English as demonstrated by clear and concise written and verbal communications.
• Experience in developing or managing onboarding programs a plus.
• Ability to read, write and speak Spanish a plus.

How AvalonBay Supports You

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.

We offer:

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits for information.
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
• A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

AvalonBay will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.

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