Training Specialist Job Description

Training Specialist I delivers company training programs and workshops to employees and managers. Monitors the effectiveness of training on employees using individual or group performance results. Being a Training Specialist I collects feedback on sessions from attendees to use for future improvements to content and presentation. Contributes to new training program design and existing program enhancements. Additionally, Training Specialist I assists in the development and creation of lesson plans and training aids. May specialize in a particular subject, training program, or function of the company. Training programs may typically include topics such as supervisory/management training, work skills training, team building, and communications. Requires a bachelor’s degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Training Specialist I works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Training Specialist I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.

Training Specialist Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Training Specialist to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with team members across the organization to develop training content;
  • Work with department Training Power Users to manage training;
  • Traveling to various PPNorCal centers is required on a weekly basis;
  • May develop training systems and job aids to meet the unique needs of each health center or trainee;
  • Deliver one-on-one on-site training with staff at various health centers; provide feedback on progress to both employee and supervisor;
  • Deliver PPNorCal didactic training program to train a variety of support staff across the affiliate. Topics include;
  • Maintain the company Learning Management System (LMS) content and training records, to include the management of trainees, courses, and assessments;
  • Track and manage training event attendance;
  • Deliver regularly scheduled live training sessions for large and small groups of Everlaw users;
  • Assume ownership of LMS technical issues and provide technical assistance to users;
  • Collaborate with Training team to individualize training plans based on analysis and needs assessment of the health center or trainee;
  • Keep all existing training materials up to date to reflect the latest features and information;
  • Process data changes on new hire information;
  • Provide project support for various HR initiatives such as preparing and distributing training material on site locations as needed;
  • Partner with Hiring Managers, Recruiters and Market HR Managers.

Requirements:

  • Must have reliable automobile transportation and a valid California Driver’s License and insurance;
  • Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently;
  • Experienced in building and writing clear and effective training content;
  • Proficient in HTML/CSS, JavaScript and web technologies across different platforms;
  • Trained and excel in various PPNorCal services. Experience in Front and Back Office is required; experience in abortion services highly desired;
  • Happy to work in a fast growth, hard working environment;
  • Able to type a minimum 50 wpm;
  • Empathy and patience with new learners, balanced with firmness where required;
  • Strong analytical skills;
  • Bachelor’s degree;
  • Extensive knowledge of training and educational methods and techniques and advanced adult education principles and practices;
  • Experience creating product documentation is a plus;
  • Experience training business users on software (preferably SaaS);
  • Advance proficiency using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, outlook, etc.).