Learning & Development Specialist - 2025711

{
  "content_hash": "dcf94ba3ed7da92c6b21cd6cd02d50229d81c0617f02ee6bce36a50fbc833c0e",
  "source_hash": "59bc0aef0e21ae3b107fc0b47ff1aff6569d56576fd84cfd9c71a3248c2b311d",
  "last_changed_at": "2026-05-29T07:03:15.273Z",
  "active_status": "active"
}

{
  "language": "en",
  "location": {
    "raw": "Chicago, IL",
    "city": "Chicago",
    "region": "IL",
    "country": "United States",
    "is_remote": false,
    "confidence": 0.9
  },
  "salary_max": 33.4,
  "salary_min": 28.41,
  "inferred_at": "2026-06-06T07:56:10.998Z",
  "launch_scope": {
    "reason": "english_us_canada",
    "included": true,
    "language": "en",
    "location": {
      "raw": "Chicago, IL",
      "city": "Chicago",
      "region": "IL",
      "country": "United States",
      "is_remote": false,
      "confidence": 0.9
    },
    "countries": [
      "United States"
    ]
  },
  "remote_policy": "hybrid",
  "salary_period": "hour",
  "workplace_type": "hybrid",
  "salary_currency": "USD"
}

{}

{
  "lists": [
    {
      "text": "ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:",
      "content": "<div><strong>Learning Strategy &amp; Design &nbsp; </strong></div>\n\n<li>Develop and coordinate an annual all-staff learning plan for Chicagoland staff and managers in collaboration with the Senior Director of Programs, Home Office (Human Resources (HOHR), and local stakeholders. &nbsp;</li>\n<li>Collaborate with managers to assess individual strengths and skill gaps, recommending tailored learning and development opportunities that support employee growth, career progression, and evolving role expectations. &nbsp;</li>\n<li>Support work groups that are designing or providing input on training needs and learning initiatives. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li>\n\n<div><strong>Training Delivery, Evaluation &amp; Learning Transfer &nbsp;</strong></div>\n\n<li>Implement all-staff training opportunities and program-specific training opportunities through curating a diverse list of providers, instructional design, coordinating logistics, and holding follow-up debriefs.  &nbsp;</li>\n<li>Track and communicate training delivery and participation and evaluate learning outcomes by partnering with managers and staff to ensure new skills are practiced, reinforced through feedback, and translated into meaningful workplace impact. &nbsp;</li>\n<li>Support the rollout of mandatory training sessions (e.g., PSEAH, Non-Harassment) led by HOHR. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>\n\n<div><strong>Learning Resources &amp; Platforms &nbsp; </strong></div>\n\n<li>Create and evolve “how‑to” guides for common workplace tasks, ensuring training is aligned with change management efforts by supporting staff learning needs during periods of transformation, system adoption, and strategic realignment. &nbsp;</li>\n<li>Support other specialists in developing effective guides for their teams. &nbsp;</li>\n<li>Modify and maintain the Chicagoland Employee Resources pages and all related training links, ensuring ease of access to key all-staff documents for Chicagoland SharePoint pages. &nbsp;</li>\n<li>Manage relationships with external learning platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Learning) and external leadership coaches, and track &amp; encourage staff engagement.  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li>\n\n<div><strong>Staff Meetings &amp; Events &nbsp; </strong></div>\n\n<li>Plan and facilitate monthly staff meetings to ensure they are an effective use of time, build culture, and strengthen unity as a Chicagoland region.  &nbsp;</li>\n<li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure events are inclusive, mission-aligned, and logistically sound.  &nbsp;</li>\n<li>Lead the planning and implementation of annual staff events (e.g. summer picnic and Christmas parties), working closely with a planning team. &nbsp;</li>\n"
    },
    {
      "text": "JOB REQUIREMENTS:",
      "content": "\n<li>Mature and personal Christian faith</li>\n<li>Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief</li>\n<li>Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities</li>\n<li>Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://worldrelief.org/values/\" class=\"postings-link\">Core Beliefs</a>, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://worldrelief.org/statement-of-faith-details/\" class=\"postings-link\">Statement of Faith</a>, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://worldrelief.org/content/uploads/2022/06/Towards-a-Fresh-Embrace-of-our-Christian-Identity-2.pdf\" class=\"postings-link\">Christian Identity</a> and <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.nae.org/for-the-health-of-the-nation-publication/\" class=\"postings-link\">National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document</a></li>\n<li>2+ years of experience in training coordination or Adult Education.  &nbsp;</li>\n<li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>\n<li>Strong organizational and project management skills.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>\n<li>Detail‑oriented with strong follow‑through and accountability.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>\n<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>\n<li>Familiarity with online learning platforms and HR compliance training.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>\n<li>Ability to collaborate across departments and with external vendors and partners.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>\n<li>Familiarity with SharePoint page design and/or demonstrated ability to learn new systems quickly.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, demonstrating cultural competence, inclusivity, and a commitment to ongoing learning.&nbsp;</li>\n"
    },
    {
      "text": "PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:",
      "content": "\n<li>Experience in nonprofit or mission‑driven organizations.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>\n<li>Knowledge of instructional design and adult learning principles.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>\n<li>Ability to evaluate training effectiveness and support learning transfer through feedback and practice.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>\n<li>Creative, resourceful, and adaptable in navigating evolving needs and constraints.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>\n<li>Energized by building community and supporting staff growth and development.&nbsp;</li>\n"
    }
  ],
  "country": "US",
  "createdAt": 1778179531398,
  "updatedAt": null,
  "categories": {
    "team": "Operations",
    "location": "Chicago, IL",
    "commitment": "Regular, Part-time",
    "department": "US Programs",
    "allLocations": [
      "Chicago, IL"
    ]
  },
  "salaryRange": {
    "max": 33.4,
    "min": 28.41,
    "currency": "USD",
    "interval": "per-hour-wage"
  },
  "workplaceType": "hybrid"
}