Learning & Development Specialist

Overview

The Learning & Development Specialist will leverage instructional design, project management, communication, and creative skills in support of building and executing our best-in-class learning and development programs and processes that align with our organizational goals.

Responsibilities

Instructional Design

• Plan and manage instructional design projects conducting needs analysis and designing programs to overcome performance gaps.
• Create engaging and effective instructional materials, including curriculum design, self-paced, virtual and instructor-led learning modules and related materials that delivers on clear objectives, conveys real-world understanding and engages and positively impacts learners.
• Build content to support training and program initiatives such as and not limited to, job aids, FAQ’s, communication templates, webpages and branding
• Recommend and advocate non-instructional solutions when appropriate in a consultative approach.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to elicit, synthesize, build and validate training material.
• Determine and identify prerequisites given the type of subject matter, the needs of the learners, and the organization.
  
  

Project Management

• Participate or lead multiple complex projects at once, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and timely delivery.
  
  

Facilitation

• Deliver training sessions, both in-person and virtually, to diverse audiences, ensuring an interactive and impactful learning experience.
  
  

Champion Innovation

• Analyze the characteristics of existing and emerging technologies and their use in an instructional environment.
• Quickly learn and apply new concepts and technologies.
  
  

Evaluation and Improvement

• Develop and implement formative and summative evaluation plans of L&D initiatives and manage the evaluation process. Create success measures and reports on business impact as well other training evaluation measures
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, or Management
• 3 years of experience in a training capacity involving curriculum design and development
• Experience in the construction industry or familiarity with its unique challenges a plus
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

Skills And Competencies

• Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal with stakeholders
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Project management expertise with a track record of delivering complex initiatives
• Proven instructional design skills and knowledge in adult learning principles with strong graphic design skills as a plus
• Comfort with emerging technologies and digital learning platforms
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and instructional design tools such as Articulate Rise, Storyline, Canva, Vyond, Adobe Pro
  
  

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

The pay ranges from $73,0000.00-$115,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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