Learning and Development Partner

Energy Trust of Oregon•Portland, OR

8h•$88,800 - $136,700•Hybrid

About The Position

The Learning & Development Partner is responsible for designing and implementing training programs that will enable employees at all levels to thrive within a rapidly growing organization. Energy Trust recognizes the importance of providing training and other development programs that enable staff to reach their fullest potential to best meet the organization’s ambitious goals. Revising our career development lattice program, developing and delivering employee learning paths in alignment with these competencies, managing and building out our Learning Management System, overseeing various talent management programs, and providing facilitation support across the organization are a few of the most critical responsibilities for this role. The Learning & Development Partner enables Energy Trust to build the culture and work environment that attracts and retains our most important and valuable resource, our staff. This position interacts with all employees across the organization in a way that aligns with our values, fosters a sense of belonging in our staff and builds a positive employee-employer relationship throughout every point of the employee lifecycle. We’re committed to being a workplace where everyone is welcomed, supported, respected, and valued. This position is within the People Services team which includes human resources, DEIB, and facilities personnel. In partnership with these other team members, this position will implement and manage processes required to ensure a positive employee experience and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This position reports to the People Strategies Lead. This position is expected to report to the Portland office for all-staff and team meetings, as well as when required by the work; approximately three-four times a month.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education, human resources, organizational development, social sciences, or other related fields, or equivalent professional experience
5-8 years of relevant experience in learning and development; experience must be within an organization that highly values a diverse workforce
Experience and comfort developing curricula on a range of topics and in a range of formats (in-person, virtual, asynchronous, etc.)
Experience developing competency frameworks and/or career development frameworks
Experience conducting program evaluation and implementing findings
Experience with LMS administration and LMS course design
Dynamic communicator able to connect to a variety of audiences, including senior leaders and frontline staff
Strong facilitator with experience engaging and guiding participants through learning and meeting experiences in both virtual and in-person environments
Understanding of change management principles - uses tools like readiness assessments, communication plans and reinforcement strategies to sustain outcomes from trainings
Understanding of adult learning principles
Outstanding independent project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring of programs with minimal supervision. Able to work effectively with minimal supervision
Strong administrative skills and ability to manage time efficiently through multiple projects and competing deadlines
High level of emotional intelligence, positive communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with all staff of different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences
Comfort with ambiguity, uncertainty, and organizational change
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to excel in a diverse, collaborative & innovative environment

Nice To Haves

Preferred training or certification in cultural competency and using a DEI lens

Responsibilities

Design, deliver, and coordinate employee learning framework and programs in alignment with organizational goals and competencies
In partnership with the rest of the People Strategies team, develop and implement approaches to meet learning and development needs of the organization as identified in our 2026-2030 Multiyear Plan and aspirational values, rooted in relevant metrics, innovative practices, and diversity, equity, and inclusion principles
Revise and manage the career development lattice (CDL) and program, including re-envisioning the lattice to include clear competencies, aligning the program to performance management and compensation systems as appropriate, offering training to staff on how to use the program, and coaching managers and employees on career development strategies
Assess and determine where to develop and deliver trainings internally and where to contract with external providers; vet, select, and manage relationships with those providers
Conduct program evaluations to understand the effectiveness of training solutions
Expand the use of Energy Trust’s learning systems
Design, develop, communicate, and assess learning pathways, programs, and resources for employees based on our CDL in our Learning Management System (LMS) that foster opportunities for growth in line with our organizational, strategic, and cultural goals
Manage Energy Trust’s relationship with LinkedIn Learning to maximize use of the platform
Manage the back-end administration of learning and development programs such as scheduling, enrollment, materials creation, document conversion
Oversee and support additional talent management programs
In partnership with the Director of People Services and the People Strategies Lead, develop and implement a succession planning program for the organization, including identifying critical roles, supporting leaders in succession mapping, and managing development of a leadership bench
In partnership with other members of the People Services team, support the Employee Engagement partner in onboarding and orientation programs that ensure employees are welcomed, understand the organization’s purpose and partner with managers to ensure a positive and productive onboarding process for all staff
Work with hiring managers across the organization to support a consistent onboarding experience aligned with inclusive learning approaches
Where appropriate, deliver internal trainings using best practices for adult learning and an engaging, dynamic facilitation approach
Serve as an internal facilitation resource for team meetings, retreats, all-staff events, and other facilitation needs
Help develop a consistent, efficient, inclusive approach to team retreats that can be used across the organization; support with implementation of that approach
Provide individual or small-group coaching, follow-up, and engagement to support ongoing implementation of concepts delivered through training
Serve as an internal resource on training and development options for staff
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Perform all functions of the job in a safe manner

Benefits

Health/dental/vision insurance
Employer sponsored and paid life/disability
401(k) with a company contribution of 6% of your salary after 90 days of employment
TriMet pass
Access to health and dependent FSA/HSA accounts
Generous paid vacation, holidays and sick days
Paid volunteer hours
Employee assistance program
Career advancement opportunities
Great colleagues and culture
Flexibility to work from home and/or an office space at the Portland, OR location
Work from home laptop provided