LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT TRAINER

Position Summary The City of South Fulton is seeking a dynamic and engaging Learning & Development Trainer to support employee growth, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development across all departments. This position is responsible for designing, developing, coordinating, and facilitating training programs that enhance employee performance, strengthen leadership capabilities, and promote a culture of continuous learning. The Learning & Development Trainer will partner with department leaders to assess training needs, develop learning solutions, coordinate employee development initiatives, and ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Develop, coordinate, and facilitate employee training programs for all City departments. Design and deliver instructor‑led, virtual, and blended learning experiences. Assess organizational training needs through surveys, interviews, performance evaluations, and workforce data. Develop training materials, presentations, job aids, manuals, and learning resources. Coordinate leadership and supervisory development programs. Maintain annual training calendars and employee training records. Monitor compliance training requirements and assist departments in meeting mandatory training obligations. Evaluate training effectiveness through participant feedback, assessments, and performance outcomes. Support succession planning and workforce development initiatives. Collaborate with department leaders to identify skill gaps and create employee development plans. Assist in the implementation and administration of learning management systems (LMS) and online learning platforms. Research industry trends and best practices in employee learning and organizational development. Prepare reports and metrics regarding training participation, completion rates, and program effectiveness. Support employee engagement, culture-building, and organizational development initiatives. Facilitate workshops, seminars, leadership academies, and professional development programs. Perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies. Knowledge of employee development, leadership training, and organizational development practices. Strong presentation, facilitation, and public speaking skills. Ability to engage diverse audiences and adapt training methods to varying learning styles. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong project management and organizational skills. Ability to develop training curricula, manuals, and learning materials. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, learning management systems, and presentation software. Ability to analyze training data and measure program effectiveness. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, elected officials, and stakeholders. Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines. Minimum Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field. Experience Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in training, learning and development, organizational development, human resources, or a related field. Experience designing, developing, and facilitating employee training programs. Experience creating training materials, presentations, and learning resources. Experience utilizing adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in local government, public sector organizations, or similarly complex organizations. Experience implementing or administering a Learning Management System (LMS). Certification such as: Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP) #J-18808-Ljbffr