Learning & Development Specialist

Learning & Development SpecialistWe're looking for a Learning & Development Specialist that will support the day-to-day operations of Renegade Academy and help ensure learning programs are organized, accessible, accurately documented, and delivered smoothly. Success in this role requires strong organization, attention to detail, technology aptitude, responsive learner support, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.This role coordinates training schedules and logistics, administers the learning management system, maintains learning, apprenticeship, and certification records, and provides administrative support across Academy programs. The Learning and Development Specialist works across all Renegade Academy development portfolios and serves as a key point of coordination between Learning Managers, employees, instructors, subject matter experts, vendors, and business partners.Core ResponsibilitiesLearning Administration and CoordinationSchedule instructor-led, virtual, and hands-on training across Renegade AcademyManage registrations, enrollments, calendars, attendance, and completionCoordinate classrooms, facilities, equipment, materials, and technology needed for training delivery.Send participant communications, reminders, updates, and follow-upSupport instructors and facilitators before, during, and afterCoordinate cancellations, rescheduling, and make-upMaintain the master Renegade Academy learningLearning Management System AdministrationCreate and maintain courses, learning paths, sessions, groups, assignments, and enrollments within RenegadeMaintain accurate employee learning records and completionSupport course configuration, catalog organization, naming conventions, and established Academy standards.Troubleshoot routine learner access and platform issues and escalate technical concerns when needed.Support testing of new learning management system features, updates, andServe as a primary point of contact for employee and manager learning management systemApprenticeship and Certification ManagementMaintain apprentice enrollment, progression, required hours, competencies, and supportingCoordinate apprenticeship records with instructors, supervisors, and programMaintain certification, credential, and practical-evaluationTrack required documentation, expiration dates, milestones, and outstandingSupport NCCER and other apprenticeship and certificationEnsure apprenticeship and certification records remain complete, accurate, organized, and audit-ready.Program and Learner SupportProvide support to Learning Managers across Renegade Academy developmentPrepare participant materials, rosters, reports, evaluations, and trainingCoordinate instructors, subject matter experts, vendors, participants, and business partners as needed.Track program milestones and follow up on outstandingHelp employees and managers navigate Academy programs, requirements, systems, and resources.Provide timely and responsive support that contributes to a positive learningReporting and RecordsMaintain accurate learning, attendance, completion, certification, apprenticeship, and program records.Produce routine reports on participation, completion, learning hours, apprenticeship progress, and other Academy metrics.Support data collection for program evaluation and Renegade AcademyIdentify missing, incomplete, or inconsistent records and coordinate timelyProvide Learning Managers and program leaders with reliable information needed to monitor participation, progress, and outstanding requirements.Academy Operations and Process ImprovementSupport Academy communications, documentation, processes, and standard operatingAssist with vendor coordination, invoices, purchase requests, materials, and maintain organized digital files, templates, forms, and programIdentify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve Academy administrativeSupport the implementation and testing of new administrative workflows andProvide coordination support for new Renegade Academy initiatives as priorities evolveWork ExperienceCore CompetenciesRNGD Values AlignmentExemplifies RNGD's core values:Renegade MentalitySweep FloorsBuild TogetherHonor PromisesLearning Operations and Program SupportCoordinates training schedules, registrations, facilities, materials, technology, instructors, and participant communications to keep Academy programs runningHonors Promises through dependable follow-through, timely communication, and accurate completion tracking.Learning Systems and TechnologyAdministers learning management system functions accurately and resolves routine learner and manager issues.Demonstrates a Renegade Mentality by embracing new technology and identifying practical ways to simplify and improve Academy systems and workflows.Records, Reporting, and ComplianceMaintains complete, accurate, organized, and audit-ready learning, apprenticeship, certification, attendance, and completion records.Demonstrates the Sweep Floors mindset by taking ownership of details and correcting missing or inconsistent information.Learner Support and CommunicationProvides responsive assistance and communicates schedules, requirements, reminders, and next steps clearly to employees, managers, instructors, andHonors Promises by providing stakeholders with reliable information, timely support, and consistent follow-through.Cross-Functional Coordination and Process ImprovementCoordinates effectively with Learning Managers, employees, instructors, supervisors, subject matter experts, vendors, and businessBuilds Together by supporting shared priorities and demonstrates a Renegade Mentality by identifying opportunities to improve the consistency and efficiency of AcademyAbout The CompanyRNGD is a rapidly scaling organization emerging as a nationally recognized leader in construction through our unique Renegade mindset focused on innovation, creativity, and culture. The team is made up of a highly engaged group of seasoned professionals and emerging leaders. We are creators who believe that what we build drives the growth of our cities and that to fulfill our mission, we must constantly challenge the old way of doing things. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, we thrive on building communities, building teams, building leaders, and growing the business throughout the Southeast region with additional teams currently in Nashville and Huntsville.