Learning and Development Event Specialist (Contractor)

Job Description

The Part-Time Learning and Development Specialist supports the design and delivery of high-impact professional development experiences, including virtual conferences, educator events, and training programs. This role focuses on creating engaging, interactive learning environments that drive participation, deepen understanding of products and services, and support implementation for educators, leaders, and partners.

Learning & Development focuses on the organization's employee education and organizational development programs includingESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.  

• Support the planning and execution of large-scale virtual events; 

• Design and develop engaging presentation materials for conferences, events, and trainings;  

• Offer specialized expertise to guide the development, review, and refinement of training, event, and conference materials, ensuring they meet organizational standards and effectively engage target audiences; 

• Conduct virtual training sessions for various audiences, including teachers, administrators, existing employees, customers, and presenters; 

• Support operational duties and tasks for Talent Development conferences and events; 

• Collaborate with subject matter experts, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather information and insights needed to create effective training content and assist with presentation materials; 

• Continuously assess organizational and team needs and evaluate the effectiveness of the programs and learning experiences delivered through surveys, feedback, assessments, and performance metrics; 

• Provide ongoing support and guidance to all stakeholders by answering questions, troubleshooting issues, and addressing training-related inquiries; 

• Supports initiatives to increase engagement with Talent Development conferences, events, and trainings; 

• Attends all meetings pertaining to product and platform functionality and/or enhancements; 

• Assist with in coordinating event/conference/training logistics, including scheduling sessions, managing communications with presenters, and ensuring all materials and resources are prepared and accessible for seamless delivery; 

• Provide post-event support and analysis, including organizing session recordings, summarizing key insights, and identifying opportunities to improve future training experiences and conference effectiveness 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:    

• Two (2) to five (5) years of related experience in talent development, educational training or related position  

• Understanding of effective training methodologies and a true passion for working with adult learners 

• Microsoft Office 365; Web proficiency.  

• Ability to clear required background check 

Certificates and Licenses: List OR None required. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor's degree in education or similar field of study 

• Professional Training Certification 

• Instructional Design Certification 

• Design tools, such as Canva 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C. 

OR 

• This is an office-based position.  The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).    

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.  All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.   : developing and establishing programs for employee and management training and organizational effectiveness programs to meet the needs of the organization; continually monitors the success of the programs and makes changes as needed. Bachelor's degree, 0-1 year of related professional experience

Job Type

EOR Contractor_CW (Fixed Term)

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.