Business Training Specialist

Dead River Company•South Portland, ME

17h

About The Position

About The Role: Dead River Company is seeking a Business Training Specialist to deliver high-quality, foundational training that equips employees with the core knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to succeed. In this role, you will lead the design and facilitation of learning programs through Dead River Institute (DRI), the in-house training center of Dead River Company . You will ensure a consistent, engaging training experience across all company locations while supporting onboarding, employee development, and operational alignment. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about developing people, fostering engagement, and building strong foundational learning programs that drive performance and culture. What You'll Do: Deliver Engaging Training Facilitate classroom, small group, virtual, and on-the-job training sessions Deliver consistent foundational training across all company locations Reinforce company policies, procedures, safety expectations, and service standards Promote accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement Design & Develop Learning Programs Create and update training materials aligned with company standards Develop structured onboarding and learning pathways Design engaging learning experiences for diverse audiences Measure training effectiveness through assessments and feedback Support Employee Growth Partner with operations leadership to identify development needs Provide coaching and targeted retraining when necessary Support onboarding initiatives to accelerate cultural alignment and engagement Maintain accurate records of training completion and employee progress Drive Continuous Improvement Conduct training needs assessments with internal stakeholders Develop training plans with clear objectives, timelines, and outcomes Support employees through organizational changes and new initiatives Stay current on best practices in adult learning and facilitation What You Bring: 5+ years of industry or related field experience preferred Experience in training, mentoring, coaching, or supervisory roles Strong understanding of workplace safety and operational standards Exceptional facilitation, presentation, and communication skills Ability to influence and support positive organizational change Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Willingness to travel regularly throughout ME, NH, VT, MA, and NY Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required. Why Join Dead River Company? At Dead River Company , we believe our people are our greatest asset. This role offers the opportunity to shape the employee learning experience, strengthen performance across the organization, and contribute to a culture rooted in safety, service, and continuous improvement. If you are energized by helping others grow and want to make a lasting impact through training and development, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

5+ years of industry or related field experience preferred
Experience in training, mentoring, coaching, or supervisory roles
Strong understanding of workplace safety and operational standards
Exceptional facilitation, presentation, and communication skills
Ability to influence and support positive organizational change
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Willingness to travel regularly throughout ME, NH, VT, MA, and NY
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

Deliver Engaging Training Facilitate classroom, small group, virtual, and on-the-job training sessions
Deliver consistent foundational training across all company locations
Reinforce company policies, procedures, safety expectations, and service standards
Promote accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement
Design & Develop Learning Programs Create and update training materials aligned with company standards
Develop structured onboarding and learning pathways
Design engaging learning experiences for diverse audiences
Measure training effectiveness through assessments and feedback
Support Employee Growth Partner with operations leadership to identify development needs
Provide coaching and targeted retraining when necessary
Support onboarding initiatives to accelerate cultural alignment and engagement
Maintain accurate records of training completion and employee progress
Drive Continuous Improvement Conduct training needs assessments with internal stakeholders
Develop training plans with clear objectives, timelines, and outcomes
Support employees through organizational changes and new initiatives
Stay current on best practices in adult learning and facilitation