Workforce Development Specialist (Corporate Trainer)

Colorado Springs Utilities • Colorado Springs, CO

24d

About The Position

Our award-winning corporate university at Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist (Corporate Trainer) to coordinate and deliver enterprise-wide learning curricula to our employees.

You will have the opportunity to work on learning projects from beginning to end as well as participate in project teams managing the communication, coordination with instructional design, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of learning curriculum.

Requirements

• Relevant and progressively responsible training/facilitation experience, preferably in a corporate learning environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), friendly and supportive customer service skills, willingness to engage in difficult conversations while demonstrating professionalism, and the ability to remain flexible and balance multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, Leadership/Management, Human Resources, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or a related field is valued
• Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) / Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) certification is valued
• Knowledge of and experience in applying the competencies necessary to perform in each of the following areas are valued: learning design, improving human performance, delivering training, performance consultation, measuring/evaluating training, project management, career planning, and talent management
• Knowledge of and experience applying adult learning theories, individual culture, and learning styles, needs analysis, learning objectives, application exercises/interactivity, learning assessments, and course evaluations

Responsibilities

• Delivering internally developed and vendor-based learning utilizing a variety of delivery options including classroom, e-learning, virtual, and blended learning
• Facilitating team-building courses
• Facilitating active training techniques such as role-playing, simulations, and group discussions to enhance adult learning
• Utilizing a variety of presentation tools and techniques to enhance adult learning
• Assessing the needs of internal customers in a collaborative effort and differentiating performance issues from learning needs
• Evaluating the effectiveness of learning through pre and post-training assessments and performance relative to desired outcomes
• Providing feedback to learners, team members, and internal stakeholders
• Recommending and implementing changes to learning programs as appropriate

Benefits

• Time Off to Recharge
• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave –3 days per year
• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
• Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month
• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
• Financial & Retirement Security
• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs
• Additional Support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

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