Training Specialist
$67,433–$71,531 year
On-siteSaint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Manage the Learning Management System to ensure licensing, funding, and internal policy requirements are met. Build engaging eTrainings using Articulate and record/edit webinars that maintain learner attention from start to finish. Present at new employee orientation to set the tone for hires, while developing training content in partnership with subject matter experts. Maintain an annual training calendar covering compliance, policies, and procedures, ensuring all materials align with the organization's trauma-responsive philosophy. This onsite role supports a mission-driven non-profit expanding solutions for homelessness and poverty, impacting over 2,000 youth and adults annually.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in instructional design, teaching, or related field
- 3+ years' experience as a Training Specialist
- Associates degree and relevant work experience (substituted on a year-for-year basis)
- Engaging presenter in a variety of settings including in-person, virtual, and eTraining
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office
- One year experience as an LMS Administrator
- Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance
- Reliable transportation to commute to various 180 Degrees locations for meetings or trainings, including the Minneapolis location for new employee orientation
- Ability to drive Company vehicle without restrictions
- Ability to clear a Department of Human Services background screening
- Instructional design skills, curriculum development, and training evaluation
- Time management and project management skills
- Commitment to lifelong learning for self and others
- Inspires a spirit of learning across the 180 Degrees organization
- Experience in social services or human services field
- Foundational knowledge of DHS and DOC statutes
- Understanding of state and federal statutes
- Ability to read statutes and develop trainings based on the statutes
- Ability to work with Subject Matter Experts to develop trainings that meet all requirements
- Maintain current knowledge for training in social services and areas related to the field including trauma informed care, harm reduction, and cultural responsiveness
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Experience with LMS Administration, including but not limited to generating reports and reading training data
- Cultural competence and commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organization with attention to detail and time management
- Ability to stand during training presentations including new employee orientation
- Ability to sit when in-office and stand while presenting at in-person sessions
- Full-time, onsite position (1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week)
- Monday - Friday, standard business hours
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