Training Specialist
About The Position
180 Degrees believes great training builds great teams, and great teams change lives. As our Training Specialist, you bring our training plan to life by developing engaging, effective trainings in partnership with subject matter experts, so every employee stays equipped to do trauma-responsive work that matters. From new hire orientation to ongoing compliance, you make sure learning is always aligned with what our mission requires. You build eTraining courses, record and edit engaging webinars, develop engaging PowerPoint presentations, and apply adult learning theory to create training with measurable, lasting impact. Working closely with subject matter experts, you turn policies, procedures, and statutes into dynamic eTrainings. You keep it all running on schedule with a well-maintained annual training calendar.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, teaching, or related field and 3+ years’ experience as a Training Specialist. An associates degree and relevant work experience can be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- Engaging presenter in a variety of settings including in-person, virtual, and eTraining.
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office.
- One year experience as an LMS Administrator.
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance; reliable transportation to commute to various 180 Degrees locations for meetings or trainings, including the Minneapolis location for new employee orientation; ability to drive Company vehicle without restrictions.
- Ability to clear a Department of Human Services background screening.
- Instructional design skills, curriculum development, and training evaluation.
- Time management and project management skills.
- Commitment to lifelong learning for self and others.
- Inspires a spirit of learning across the 180 Degrees organization.
- Experience in social services or human services field.
- Foundational knowledge of DHS and DOC statutes; understanding of state and federal statutes; ability to read statutes and develop trainings based on the statutes.
- Ability to work with Subject Matter Experts to develop trainings that meet all requirements.
- Maintain current knowledge for training in social services and areas related to the field including trauma informed care, harm reduction, and cultural responsiveness.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Experience with LMS Administration, including but not limited to generating reports and reading training data.
- Cultural competence and commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer skills including the Microsoft 365 suite of products.
- Excellent organization with attention to detail and time management.
Responsibilities
- Be the LMS Administrator for learning platforms, ensuring every requirement — licensing, funding, and internal policy — is met
- Present at new employee orientation, setting the tone for how new hires experience 180 Degrees from day one
- Build engaging eTrainings using Articulate
- Record and edit webinars that keep learners' attention from start to finish
- Apply adult learning theory to design trainings with measurable, positive outcomes
- Develop trainings in partnership with subject matter experts, turning complex topics into clear, effective learning experiences
- Maintain an annual training calendar covering compliance, policies, procedures, and more
- Ensure every training stays true to the 180 Degrees brand, mission, and trauma-responsive philosophy.
Benefits
- Sign on Bonus of $600 (Half paid out at 3 months and the other half at 12 months).
- Paid time off (PTO) starting at 18 days annually.
- Medical, Dental, FSA & HSA options
- Life, STD, LTD
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K company match up to 4%
- 12 paid company holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
