Learning and Development Specialist

Description

About the Organization

In 1998, several charitably-minded leaders came together to help create Tulsa Community Foundation (TCF), a tax-exempt public charity organized to receive, administer, and distribute gifts from individuals and organizations for the improvement of the Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma area. TCF is a collection of many charitable funds varying in size. Each fund has its own identity and benefits from being invested with other funds to create a lasting community resource. TCF manages multi-billions of dollars within thousands of individual philanthropic funds, including supporting organizations. TCF staff members work daily with nonprofit agencies, corporations, individuals, government officials, and community leaders to provide superior service to the citizens of Tulsa and eastern Oklahoma, as well as to increase the charitable dollars contributed to our community.

Position Purpose

The Learning and Development Specialist will design and deliver transformational learning experiences for leaders at all levels, with a special focus on developing emerging managers and coaching senior executives. This role requires expertise in leadership development, executive presence, and the ability to create engaging, evidence-based learning programs that drive leadership capability and organizational impact.

The ideal candidate brings a coaching mindset, can build credibility with leaders, and excels at translating complex leadership concepts into actionable development experiences aligned with adult learning principles. This candidate must enjoy both facilitating training and managing the behind-the-scenes logistics of a strong leadership and development program. This role partners closely with HR and will serve the employees of funds and LLCs supported by Tulsa Community Foundation and the George Kaiser Family Foundation. This position provides autonomy to design innovative leadership programs from the ground up with immediate impact in a mission-driven environment committed to community transformation.

Responsibilities / Essential Duties

Training Strategy & Program Design

• Design and facilitate a comprehensive first-time manager development cohort program (critical first-year initiative)
• Stay informed of industry trends, methods, and recommend tools and technologies to enhance learning effectiveness
• Design, research, and develop engaging learning programs aligned with organizational goals, adult learning theory, and staff development needs
• Create and update a variety of learning materials, including facilitator guides, slide decks, learner handouts, and e-learning modules
  
  

Facilitation & Delivery

• Tailor delivery methods to suit diverse audiences across all organizations
• Assign training courses that are available through the internal Learning Management System (LMS)
• Facilitate internal training sessions and workshops as needed
  
  

Technology & Systems

• Assist with managing the LMS to ensure content is up to date, engaging, accessible, and trackable for all employees
• Use metrics and feedback to evaluate training effectiveness and refine learning programs
• Assist in the creation and delivery of the quarterly HR Newsletter and Intranet
  
  

Program Operations

• Schedules training sessions and manages coordination of logistics
• Assists with maintaining accurate records of training attendance, participation, and completion
  
  

Other Duties As Assigned

Education & Experience

• Ability to prioritize, plan and execute multiple tasks in a timely manner
• Experience working within a Learning Management System (LMS), (Paylocity and LinkedIn Learning preferred)
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Instructional Design, or related field required (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of experience in in a learning and development, instructional design, or employee training role
• Experience designing and implementing learning strategies across multiple levels of an organization
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with LMS platforms (e.g., AirTable, Paylocity, LinkedIn Learning)
• Expertise in instructional design, adult learning principles, and training program development
• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, or mission-driven organizations
• Knowledge of HR practices is a plus
• A systems thinker who is just as comfortable facilitating a workshop as managing a spreadsheet
  
  

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation, facilitation, and project management skills
• Proven experience and knowledge of effective learning methods
• Track record of building new training strategies to support development initiatives with clear and defined goals
• Skilled in basic grammar and punctuation
• Articulates well in written and oral language
• Passion for developing others and promoting a culture of learning
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to focus on a single project for an extended period of time
• Must be able to lift supplies up to 20 pounds
  
  

Hours & Location

• This position is based at 7030 S. Yale Ave., Suite 600 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136
• A typical work week is Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• The work week will occasionally vary with advance notice, depending on scheduled programming and other events; it may require evening or weekend hours for special events or tours
• Domestic travel is required on occasion
• Ability to attend in-person meetings