Learning & Development Specialist

Virginia Economic Devel Partnership • Richmond, VA

2d • $70,000

About The Position

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Specialist responsible for designing, delivering, and continuously improving learning and development initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, productivity, and organizational capability. This position requires strong instructional design and facilitation expertise, the ability to coordinate complex programs, and to continuously improve the quality and impact of VEDP’s internal learning portfolio.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with confidence engaging groups of employees
• Demonstrated visual and conceptual design capability applied to learning materials (e.g., PowerPoint or similar tools) and communications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling learning experiences
• Strong program evaluation and development capability with a systems-oriented mindset
• Highly collaborative, service-oriented, and stakeholder-focused with a passion for talent development and organizational effectiveness
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives autonomously
• Resourceful and comfortable working with evolving or incomplete information
• 3+ years’ experience in talent development, instructional design, or facilitation
• Experience supporting organization-wide learning and leadership development programs with change management principles
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering learning programs using multiple delivery methods (instructor-led, e-learning, blended)
• Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement training and education programs, informed by needs assessment and organizational priorities
• Build and refine existing learning content to improve relevance, engagement, and effectiveness over time using multiple delivery methods, including instructor-led and e-learning
• Identify and implement opportunities to leverage technology, visual design, and innovative approaches when designing and delivering learning experiences
• Design and implement clear, compelling talent-related communications that promote learning opportunities and reinforce key messages
• Facilitate engaging, high-quality learning sessions aligned with VEDP’s culture, values, performance standards, and leadership expectations
• Design and deliver group learning activities that reinforce learning objectives and promote application on the job
• Adapt facilitation approaches in real time to meet the needs of diverse learners and optimize engagement
• Design and support program evaluation approaches that measure participation, satisfaction, and learning effectiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees