Learning & Development Specialist

Must-Have:

Must have a Laptop/computer with internet to work from home.
Must be fully vaccinated (If not vaccinated, need an exemption letter)
Comfortable providing a Photo ID Copy

Terms of Employment

• Contract-to-Hire, 12 months
• This position is hybrid. The office is located in Owings Mills, MD.

Overview
Our client is seeking two (2) Learning & Development Specialists to facilitate training programs, ensuring that employees are equipped with the right skills, knowledge/abilities to perform their assigned tasks, strengthen current skills, and acquire new skills to meet current and future business demands. Both virtual and in-person instructor-led training programs are delivered to maximize reach and impact on the organization. This position does not have direct reports but is expected to assist in guiding and mentoring less experienced staff. Essential functions include the following:

• Facilitates both virtual instructor-led & instructor-led training that reflect adult learning ideas to build capabilities and drive behavioral change and engage learners.
• Utilizes business trends and post-learning evaluation to improve training content and delivery.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of training materials.
• Partners with coordinators to maintain scheduling of training courses.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience delivering various training, teaching or adult learning modules to large audiences.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Knowledge of adult learning delivery methods and principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of learning management systems (LMS).
• Ability to troubleshoot and use video editing software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to conduct thorough research to uncover insights.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time.
• Ability to handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.