Learning and Development Specialist

NYSTEC • Albany, NY

38d • $63,892 - $83,059

About The Position

As a Learning and Development Specialist, you will drive employee growth by creating impactful learning experiences that build skills, boost performance, and inspire continuous improvement. This role partners across the organization to align training initiatives with business goals and ensure that learning tools, content, and methods are modern, effective, and engaging.

Requirements

• Brings previous leadership development and instructional design experience to help create best in class programming.
• Skilled in public speaking and group facilitation, demonstrating confidence, clarity, and the ability to create an interactive learning environment.
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
• Able to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.
• Able to execute and operationalize effective training and development programs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, including SharePoint, and related program software.
• Understands NYSTEC's mission, brand mindsets, and core values and can put the behaviors into practice.

Nice To Haves

• Certified professional in talent development (CPTD) or associate professional in talent development (APTD) preferred.
• Learning management system (LMS) experience, digital content development with Articulate 360, and SharePoint content and page design experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of the NYSTEC onboarding, manger training, and compliance training programs.
• Coordinate with HR and stakeholders to deliver employee orientation, to support best-in-class employee experience.
• Support the design, development, and curation of various curriculum, and deliver training (in-person, virtual, just in time, etc.). Curate, recommend, and assign web-based mandatory and other training content.
• Stay updated on leadership development trends, adult learning theories, and best practices to enhance program effectiveness.
• Design and implement program evaluation tools (surveys, 360-degree feedback) to measure leadership training impact and continuously update and refine content based on learner feedback and organizational needs.
• Design and facilitate interactive workshops and learning sessions for teams across the organization, leveraging strong presentation and public speaking skills to drive participation and impact.
• Research outside training vendors or organizations and course content and materials for external training programs that align with training goals and objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees