Learning & Development Specialist
About The Position
Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Join the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) in our mission to protect the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Appalachian region, ongoing since 1876. Our values encompass diversity, inclusivity, trust, and respect for the environment. As an employee, you'll gain access to enriching programs, policies, and procedures that enable you to drive real change. If you're ready to explore, protect, and create memories within a dynamic community, apply now be a part of the AMC team! We’re looking for a temporary Learning & Development Specialist to jump in and help us deliver engaging, practical training experiences for staff and volunteers across AMC. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on facilitation and field engagement, you’ll help lead trainings while also capturing what’s happening across our Chapter Volunteer Communities today. If you enjoy facilitating groups, connecting with people, and turning insights into meaningful improvements, this role is for you.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, training, outdoor recreation, or a related field
- 1–3 years of experience facilitating training programs.
- Confidence facilitating groups (virtually and in person), with a clear and engaging presence
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to listen, synthesize input, and communicate insights clearly
- Experience collecting feedback or documenting processes is a plus
- Comfort working with a wide range of people, including volunteers and cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- A genuine enthusiasm for outdoor experiences and AMC’s mission
Responsibilities
- Facilitate engaging training experiences
- Lead and co-facilitate pre-designed trainings for staff and volunteers, both virtually and in person
- Create a welcoming, inclusive learning environment that encourages participation and connection
- Support a variety of training formats including workshops, discussions, and applied learning experiences
- Document the current state of outdoor leadership training
- Partner with Chapter Volunteer Communities to map how volunteers grow into leadership roles, capturing key experiences, supports, and transitions along the way.
- Gather insights through conversations, observations, and existing materials
- Help build a shared understanding of training & leader engagement practices across chapters
- Track participation and support continuous improvement
- Collect attendance, feedback, and engagement data from training sessions
- Maintain organized records of training activity and outcomes
- Be a connector across teams and communities
- Build relationships with staff, volunteers, and chapter leaders
- Respond to questions and support participants throughout the training experience
- Contribute to a positive, people-centered learning culture across AMC
Benefits
- Insurance: Available with positions that are 6 months or longer and when working greater than 30 hours per week
- Retirement: Voluntary 403(b) Contribution
- Paid Time Off: earn up to 10 days of paid earned time depending on length of service
- 30% discount on AMC Merchandise
- Free Annual AMC Membership
- 4 Free nights at AMC locations
- Prodeals discounts on equipment & gear and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
