Training Development Specialist

Center for Energy and Environment•Minneapolis, MN

7h•$33 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

The Training Development Specialist joins the Center for Energy and Environment’s Training & Education team, which develops learning experiences and resources about building science and emerging energy-efficient technologies. Reporting to the Curriculum Development Manager, this role designs, develops, and delivers learning experiences that help market actors build practical skills and adopt behaviors that support the transition to a clean energy future. The position calls for proficiency in Learning Experience Design methods, visual design that reduces cognitive load, and visual storytelling that makes technical content memorable, accessible, and inclusive. The role combines instructional design, media production, training delivery, visual communication, project management, and evaluation. The specialist develops interactive eLearning and blended learning, creates instructional videos and supporting materials, delivers training in varied formats, and coaches staff and partners on learning design. The position also supports LMS administration and certification processes, coordinates with program staff and subject matter experts, and uses evaluation data and learner feedback to improve learning resources. The role is hybrid, with 1–2 days per week in the Minneapolis or Roseville office. The expected pay range upon hire is $32.50–$36.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience designing and developing learning materials for adult learners; experience in technical or trades contexts such as HVAC, building science, or contractors is preferred. A combination of education and work experience will be considered.
Applied knowledge of instructional design, adult learning theory, and training delivery best practices.
Ability to structure content, write clear learning objectives, and design activities and assessments that support performance outcomes.
Strong written, visual, and oral communication skills.
Strong project management skills.
Ability to translate complex or abstract concepts into clean, scannable, engaging visual assets, infographics, illustrations, and job aids.
Strong visual design and storytelling skills, including working knowledge of layout, typography, color, and visual hierarchy, and ability to apply brand and style guidelines.
Skill in rapid prototyping, including sketching screen layouts, wireframes, and interactive storyboards.
Knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines.
AI literacy, including experience using AI tools for learning content development with human oversight, transparency, protection of confidential data, accuracy and quality review, and bias awareness.
Proficiency with visual design, video, and media tools, including Adobe Creative Suite and Camtasia.
Experience with eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate 360 Storyline/Rise and Genially, and AI tools such as Claude and CoPilot.
Experience with learning management systems such as TalentLMS or similar.
Experience with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office and Asana or similar.

Nice To Haves

Degree or advanced training in Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design, Instructional Technology, Graphic Design, Psychology, or a highly related field.
Experience facilitating training in person and virtually, and coaching SMEs or stakeholders through designing and delivering effective learning experiences.
Experience creating visual representations for complex technical topics.
Experience applying user experience or visual design methods to digital products or learning experiences.
Experience in technical or trades contexts such as HVAC, building science, or contractors.

Responsibilities

Design and build interactive eLearning and blended learning.
Create clear, visually coherent representations of complex technical information.
Plan, record, and edit scripts and instructional videos.
Deliver training to internal and external audiences through in-person sessions, webinars, recorded video, voiceover slide decks, podcasts, and other media.
Coach internal staff and partners on learning design methods and help them plan and develop effective training for external audiences and market actors.
Apply brand and style guidelines.
Prepare and optimize images, graphics, and video for different delivery formats.
Design engaging, learner-centered experiences.
Conduct basic needs analysis to identify performance gaps and learning objectives.
Develop scripts, storyboards, facilitator guides, participant guides, handouts, slide decks, e-learning, job aids, and other support materials.
Manage multiple training development projects.
Collaborate with program staff, subject matter experts, marketing, and external vendors to define learning assets and integrate them into programs.
Support training operations, including LMS management, certification tracking, and CEU applications and renewals.
Define success metrics and evaluation approaches with key partners.
Collect and organize training evaluation data and Market Progress Indicators (MPIs).
Gather learner usability feedback and engagement data.
Contribute to internal knowledge bases, templates, and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.