Training Development Specialist

Regional Center of the East Bay • Concord, CA

1d • $78,823 - $116,457

About The Position

Under the direction of the Training Manager, the Training Development Specialist designs, develops and delivers training to support employee effectiveness and organizational priorities. This role creates and updates training materials using tools such as PowerPoint, Scribe and Articulate, among others, and facilitates trainings for RCEB staff in both group and virtual settings. The Talent Development Specialist collaborates with subject matter experts to translate complex processes into clear, practical learning materials. This role identifies training needs, develops learning content, and delivers training across in-person, virtual and self-paced formats. It requires managing multiple projects and timelines while adapting to changing priorities. Exercises independent judgment in the design, development, and delivery of training programs aligned with organizational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field including but not limited to: education, adult learning, organization development, communication, instructional design, human resources, psychology, social work, public administration, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Requires knowledge of the principles of adult learning and the ability to present training opportunities that meet those principles.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience designing and/or delivering training in a professional or organizational setting, preferably within human services, healthcare, public sector, or similarly complex environments
• Demonstrated experience creating visually engaging training materials, including eLearning content, presentations, and job aids.
• Experience facilitating training in big groups both in person and virtually.
• Hands-on experience using a Learning Management and/or the ability to quickly learn new learning technologies and software tools.
• Experience using data to inform training decisions, assessing learning needs and measuring training effectiveness.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to cross-train and support a variety of training topics as organizational needs evolve.
• Excellent organizational skills required, including ability to plan a course of action and follow through in a timely manner. Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Willingness and ability to travel between agency offices and/or community-based locations, as needed, to deliver in-person training, support onboarding and meet organizational training needs.
• Other: Use of an automobile, possession of a valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance for the minimum amount prescribed by law, OR ability to provide for independent transportation.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment to ensure access to training for all RCEB staff.
• Design visually appealing and person-centered training materials that includes use of modern learning tools and software (e.g., eLearning, PowerPoint, job aids, etc.).
• Balance competing priorities across multiple training projects, adjusting timelines and scope as organizational needs evolve.
• Utilize the agency’s Learning Management System (LMS) to publish, manage, track and report on training content.
• Be able to quickly learn new systems or software as needed.
• Conduct training needs assessments and collaborate with RCEB staff who are also subject matter experts to identify best practices for learning and understanding course material.
• Support onboarding, cross-training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to promote workforce flexibility and operational continuity.
• Collaborate closely with the broader Training Development team to support agency-wide learning and development goals.
• Collaborate with local and state-level Regional Center Training Coordinators and other groups in the community regarding training or conferences co-sponsored by the regional center both in-person and virtually.
• Ability to work flexible and varied hours with travel required.
• Other duties as assigned and required.

Benefits

• 3 weeks paid vacation + 12 sick days
• 14 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays
• Multiple options for medical care (including Kaiser at 100% employer paid for employee)
• Dental and vision plans
• CalPERs Retirement (pension)
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Flex schedule, if applicable
• Work at Home schedules, if applicable
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level