What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning & Development Professional position at FBL Financial Group, Inc.?
Learning & Development Professional
Join a purpose-driven team where your expertise in adult learning and instructional design will shape the future of employee development. We’re looking for a creative and strategic Learning & Development professional to design impactful learning experiences that drive performance and growth across our organization.
Who We Are: With Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We’re proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.
What You’ll Do:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify learning needs and recommend solutions using gap analysis and adult learning principles.
- Design and deliver engaging learning experiences across multiple formats: in-person, virtual, blended, and self-paced.
- Lead and contribute to strategic talent development initiatives that align with organizational goals.
- Research and integrate emerging technologies and trends to enhance learning effectiveness.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and point of contact for learners and their leaders, ensuring knowledge transfer and application.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration and build strong relationships across departments.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Adult Learning, Instructional Design, Education, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2–4 years of experience in L&D, with a strong portfolio of curriculum design and facilitation.
- Proficiency in instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM) and tools like Articulate Storyline, Photoshop, and LMS platforms.
- Exceptional facilitation, communication, and project management skills.
- A passion for continuous learning and a commitment to delivering exceptional learner experiences.
- Willingness to travel occasionally and support hands-on training sessions.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Impact: Your work directly contributes to employee growth and organizational success.
- Innovation: We embrace new ideas and technologies to keep learning fresh and effective.
- Culture: Collaborative, inclusive, and growth-focused.
What We Offer You: When you’re on our team, you get more than a great paycheck. You’ll hear about career development and educational opportunities. We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low-cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options. We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time, and teams who know how to have fun. Add to that an onsite wellness facility with fitness classes and programs, a daycare center, a cafeteria, and even an onsite medical clinic. Farm Bureau....where the grass really IS greener!
If you're interested in joining a company that appreciates employees, provides growth and professional development opportunities, and offers great benefits, we invite you to apply today!
Work Authorization/Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not able to sponsor OPT status.
