Learning and Development Specialist

Milender White Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years of instructional design and content development experience.
  • Strong knowledge of adult learning theories and project management.
  • Experience creating blended learning solutions in various formats.
  • Proficiency with eLearning authoring tools like Articulate Storyline and Camtasia.
  • Visual design skills for presentations and video content.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams.
  • Construction industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design and create impactful learning content in various formats.
  • Develop tailored training programs for the construction industry.
  • Utilize blended learning strategies to enhance knowledge retention.
  • Translate complex topics into accessible learning solutions.
  • Manage project timelines and logistics for learning initiatives.
  • Collaborate with SMEs and L&D teams to identify training needs.
  • Evaluate learning effectiveness and continuously improve offerings.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid health and vision insurance.
  • Employee-owned company, fostering a strong culture.
  • Equity opportunities available for all employees.
  • Dental insurance coverage provided.
  • 401(k) with employer match upon eligibility.
  • Opportunities for professional and career development.
Full Job Description
Salary Range: $75,000-$95,000 annually

Position Summary:

The Learning & Development Specialist supports the organization's purpose by designing, developing, producing, high-quality learning content and experiences that build technical, business, and people capabilities across the organization. This role blends strong instructional design and development expertise with project management, and cross-functional partnership to create impactful learning solutions that support both division-wide and region-specific learning initiatives. The L&D Specialist reports to the L&D Manager.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and update high-quality instructor-led, virtual, and eLearning experiences in support of our organizational goals and values.
  • In partnership, develop effective learning experiences, content, and programs tailored to the construction industry, with the ability to create new content or adapt existing content for diverse roles, departments, and business entities.
  • Create engaging, high-quality content across multiple modalities, including:
    • eLearning (Articulate Storyline, Rise, etc.)
    • Instructor-led training (ILT) PowerPoint
    • Virtual instructor-led training (VILT/WebEx/Teams)
    • Job aids and performance support tools
    • Video-based learning
  • Apply blended learning strategies to create effective, scalable learning experiences.
  • Translate complex construction, operational, and people skills topics into clear, practical learning solutions.
  • Partner and build relationships with subject matter experts and L&D team members across the division to identify learning needs and craft new content, materials, curricula and/or learning programs.
  • Extract, synthesize, and convert SME knowledge into structured learning content that can be deployed in person, virtually, or on demand across the organization. In addition to the development of learning content for instructors, create impactful course objectives/outlines and participant and facilitator guides.
  • Manage logistics and timelines for defined learning projects, partnering cross-functionally across the organization.
  • Collaborate with L&D departments and other stakeholders to ensure smooth deployment and learner experience.
  • Write communications, plans, and other internal content related to learning programs and experiences.
  • Utilize our LMS to enhance employee learning experiences and skills development.
  • Support the evaluation and continuous improvement of existing learning offerings and content to ensure learning effectiveness.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and incorporate them into training strategies.
  • Support evaluation, measurement, and reporting of learning effectiveness
  • When needed, perform necessary preparation activities to ensure the smooth and successful delivery of courses, i.e. printing, classroom set-up, A/V, pre-work and post work communication.
  • Opportunity for course facilitation as needed by the organization.

Position Requirements:
  • 3-5+ years of experience in instructional design, content development, and project management to deliver effective learning experiences.
  • Knowledgeable in adult learning theories and instructional design.
  • Experience designing and developing blended learning solutions (ILT, virtual, eLearning).
  • Proven experience developing and delivering curriculum and learning content from scratch and partnering with subject matter experts to do the same. Including both technical skills and people skills development courses and materials.
  • Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines across concurrent initiatives.
  • Demonstrated experience with learning technologies, virtual learning platforms, and eLearning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline/Rise, Camtasia or other video creation tools).
  • Proven experience developing engaging eLearning courses.
  • Visual design and content creation skills (PowerPoint, video, job aids).
  • Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills to work with a variety of partners across the organization
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas concisely, clearly, and effectively.
  • Experience in the construction industry preferred

Employee Benefits:
  • 100% Employer-paid health and vision insurance
  • 100% Employee-owned Company
  • Additional investment & equity opportunities available for all employees
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) employer match upon eligibility
  • Professional and career development opportunities

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