Learning and Development Specialist

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Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Learning & Development Specialist

City of Olathe, Kansas

Help shape the future of learning at the City of Olathe.

The City of Olathe is seeking an intellectually curious and experienced Learning & Development Specialist to promote a learning-based culture across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping employees grow their knowledge, skills, and abilities in support of excellent public service.

In this role, you will assess learning needs, develop and deliver engaging training opportunities, and monitor program effectiveness to help strengthen the City's workforce. You will play a key role in supporting a comprehensive employee training and development program that includes assessments, blended learning opportunities, and data-informed continuous improvement.

Why Join the City of Olathe?

At the City of Olathe, you will find more than a job-you will find an opportunity to contribute to a strong organizational culture, support employee success, and help build a workforce prepared to serve a growing and vibrant community. This role is ideal for someone who is energized by collaboration, passionate about learning, and motivated by meaningful public sector work.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Experience in learning and development, training, organizational development, or a related area
• Strong facilitation and program development skills
• The ability to build strong working relationships across departments
• Experience with blended learning approaches, including in-person and online delivery
• Confidence using data and feedback to evaluate effectiveness and improve learning outcomes
• A proactive, service-oriented mindset and enthusiasm for fostering employee growth

The City of Olathe offers great benefits , including both a 457-retirement savings with up to a 3% employer match and participation in the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System. An onsite Wellbeing Center is also free for employees and dependents covered in the City's medical plan, including behavioral health, physical therapy, and more. In addition to the great benefits offered, you will enjoy collaborative and innovative energy and an organization of incredible employees who make a difference in the lives of the Olathe community.

Salary is based on candidate qualifications and ranges from $75,000 to $100,000 annually.

Apply today for your chance to make a difference , grow in your career , and support an amazing team !

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

The Learning & Development Specialist promotes a learning-based culture in the City of Olathe by assessing employees' learning needs, developing and implementing learning opportunities, and monitoring effectiveness. They lead a comprehensive employee training & development program including various assessments and blended learning opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Researches, develops, promotes, and implements employee training and development programs, in support of City's "learning value"; collaborates with a variety of partners and stakeholders to define and coordinate training projects to enhance employees' knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  
• Facilitates courses and/or team-teaches as needed to ensure quality learning experiences and "peer review" of courses; recruits and develops instructors and facilitators for a variety of learning and development programs and needs, involving others in the delivery of learning programs; promotes the utilization of culture intervention tools and workplace assessments for team building.
  
• Develops and implements in-person training, online curriculum, and learning experiences to promote the culture in alignment with workforce strategy; reviews, modifies, and recommends course offerings and administers the learning management system, including marketing courses, maintaining training records, tracking successful completion of learning assignments for employees, and reviewing data to support a culture of continuous improvement and a focus on addressing skill gaps across the City.
  
• Monitors data analytics related to learning and development; uses data to drive decision-making and improve learning and development outcomes.
  

Qualifications

Experience: Three or more years of proven success in promoting and delivery of training & development programs for employees. Knowledge of instructional methods and best practices for adult learning are essential. Must possess sound business acumen and general HR knowledge, preferably in a local government setting. Strong proficiency in the use of course authoring tools and an aptitude for learning new systems is also essential. Experience managing learning management systems or other related tools preferred.

Education: A bachelor's degree in adult education, organizational development, human resources or other strongly related field is required. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.

Licenses & Certifications: A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required. Certifications in Extended DISC, SDI, and other assessment tools is preferred. Certifications in HR as well as coaching, and relevant organizational development programs is also preferred.

Language: Proficiency in verbal and written English language is required.


Environmental or Physical Demands: This position requires frequent moving between standing and sitting and the ability to maneuver a variety of materials and resources between locations. This role requires frequent work setting up for and facilitating learning content in a classroom and virtual setting which requires manual dexterity, kneeling, reaching, and other physical activities. The role also spends frequent time with technology and computers which requires exposure to screens and common particles like dust.