Training and Development Specialist (1803)

BakerRipley is one of Texas’ largest and longest serving nonprofit organizations, dedicated for over 115 years to strengthening neighborhoods and expanding opportunities for hardworking families through education, workforce programs, community centers, and essential services. Based in Houston with impact across the state, BakerRipley partners with Workforce Solutions, the public workforce system for Texas, to deliver programs such as SNAP Employment & Training (SNAP E&T), providing job search support, training opportunities, and career guidance. Together, they help thousands of residents overcome employment barriers, improve job readiness, and access pathways to long term economic stability.

As a Training and Development Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution of our training programs. You will be responsible for assessing training needs, organizing training courses, coordinating with stakeholders and facilitating training sessions for both new hires and existing employees. Your primary objective will be to develop and implement effective training strategies that align with our organizational goals and objectives.  

•    Collaborate with department heads, Managers, Workforce Board Staff, and Operations Coordinators to identify training needs and objectives.
•    Coordinate training schedules and logistics, in collaboration with the Training Coordinator.
•    Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and seminars both in-person and virtually.
•    Develop training materials, presentations, and other resources to support learning objectives.
•    Evaluate training effectiveness and gather feedback from participants to make continuous improvements.
•    Manage and administer learning management systems ensuring content is up to date and accessible.
•    Monitor participant progress, track training metrics, and generate reports to measure the impact of training initiatives.
•    Continuously assess training effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements.
•    Stay up to date on policy, industry trends and best practices in training and development.

•    Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, or related field.
•    3-5 years of proven experience as a Training Specialist or similar role.
•    Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Proficiency in MS Office and learning management systems (LMS) experience with eLearning software including Adobe Captivate, Articulate 360, and Camtasia is a plus.
•    Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
•    Certification in training or instructional design (e.g., CPLP, CPTM) is a plus.
•    Must have a valid Texas Driver’s license.