Learning Specialist

Grow Early Learning Corp•Raleigh, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Learning Specialist designs, delivers, administers, and evaluates learning solutions that address organizational competency and development needs. The role applies adult learning principles, instructional design expertise, facilitation skills, learning technology, and data-informed evaluation to strengthen employee learning and performance. This is primarily an in-office position, with frequent travel in rural areas in and out of state for two to three days at a time. After completing the 90-day introductory period, the employee may have one remote workday per week. The position works in a typical office environment and requires the ability to lift at least 25 pounds.

Requirements

Preferred qualification: bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, organizational development, or a related field, plus three years of relevant experience designing and delivering learning solutions.
Accepted qualification: associate degree in education, instructional design, business administration, or a related field, plus five years of relevant experience in instructional design, facilitation, learning systems, professional development, or learning project management.
Demonstrated experience with online learning, learning management systems, adult learning practices, and designing blended learning experiences.
Knowledge of adult learning, instructional design, learner-centered design, facilitation, and training evaluation practices.
Ability to translate competency needs into measurable learning objectives and practical learning solutions.
Strong facilitation, presentation, consultation, collaboration, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret learning data and evaluate learning content, including AI-assisted content, to recommend improvements in instructional quality and effectiveness.
Ability to learn and adapt to evolving learning technologies and tools, including AI, Articulate 360, learning management systems (LMS), learning experience platforms (LXP), and Microsoft 365.
Ability to travel frequently in rural areas in and out of state for two to three days at a time.
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Head Start, early childhood education, Latino communities, and the migrant farmworker lifestyle.

Responsibilities

Partner with subject matter experts to design, review, and improve learning solutions using adult learning and learner-centered instructional design principles, including adapting AI-generated content for effective adult learning.
Design, develop, and improve learning resources for instructor-led, eLearning, multimedia, and emerging technology-enabled formats, including facilitator guides, participant materials, assessments, and feedback tools.
Partner with the Creative Design Specialist to apply instructional design principles to specialized multimedia solutions.
Deliver engaging instructor-led and virtual learning experiences that model effective adult learning and facilitation practices.
Partner with internal trainers and subject matter experts to strengthen facilitation skills and support train-the-trainer efforts.
Coach and provide feedback and practical support to internal facilitators as they prepare for and improve learning delivery.
Administer and maintain learning systems, including user support, content management, learning pathway builds and updates, reporting, troubleshooting, and coordination with the BLR vendor.
Collect, analyze, and interpret learning data—including evaluations, assessments, and course reports—to measure effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Translate learning-system data into recommendations to improve learning experiences, system administration, and reporting practices.
Coordinate learning and development projects from planning through implementation, including content development, stakeholder collaboration, reviews, communications, and launch.
Support learning and career development program administration, including content development, scheduling, logistics, purchasing, budget tracking, documentation, and vendor coordination.
Research and apply emerging learning technologies, AI-enabled tools, and evidence-based learning design practices to improve learning outcomes.
Coordinate and document updates to instructional design and learning-system standards, processes, procedures, templates, evaluation practices, and governance with relevant stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Individualized professional development plans and opportunity for growth
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
403(b) retirement savings account
Flexible spending plans
Personal leave time
16 paid holidays
Hybrid work option: one remote workday per week after completion of the 90-day introductory period
Consideration of Public Loan Forgiveness Programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)