Learning & Development Specialist

Responsibilities Develop and coordinate an annual all-staff learning plan for Chicagoland staff and managers Collaborate with managers to assess individual strengths and skill gaps Support work groups that are designing or providing input on training needs and learning initiatives Implement all-staff training opportunities and program-specific training opportunities Track and communicate training delivery and participation Support the rollout of mandatory training sessions (e.g., PSEAH, Non-Harassment) Create and evolve "how-to" guides for common workplace tasks Manage relationships with external learning platforms and external leadership coaches Plan and facilitate monthly staff meetings Lead the planning and implementation of annual staff events Qualifications Mature and personal Christian faith Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Relief's Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document 2+ years of experience in training coordination or Adult Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Strong organizational and project management skills Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and accountabilityExcellent written and verbal communication skills Familiarity with online learning platforms and HR compliance training Ability to collaborate across departments and with external vendors and partners Familiarity with SharePoint page design and/or demonstrated ability to learn new systems quickly Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, demonstrating cultural competence, inclusivity, and a commitment to ongoing learning Hard Skills training coordination adult education project management online learning platforms HR compliance training SharePoint page design Soft Skills organizational skills detail-oriented accountability written communication verbal communication collaboration cultural competence inclusivity commitment to ongoing learning Certifications & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree #J-18808-Ljbffr