Learning and Development Specialist

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Contractor

💰 TBD

💻 Learning & Development

🗓️ May 31st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

JerseySTEM is hiring a Learning and Development Specialist. The role involves planning, organizing, and managing training activities for volunteers under the guidance of the Head of Human Capital. Responsibilities include assessing and implementing training for new and existing volunteers and developing recruitment workflow and tools training in collaboration with operational leaders.

Highlights

Plan and manage training and development activities for volunteers
Prepare and improve training guides and manuals
Evaluate training results and collaborate with Human Capital Director
4-6 hours a week commitment for a minimum of 3 months
Knowledge of virtual learning approaches
Excellent communication skills
2+ years experience in HR, focusing on training, learning, and development
Pro bono, unpaid volunteer position

Learning and Development Specialist Full Description

HUCA501: Learning and Development Specialist

Job Locations

ID 2024-2055

Category HUCA: Human Capital

Type PBC:Pro Bono Contributor (6 months+)

Work Study Eligible False

Overview

This is a pro-bono Unpaid volunteer position.

JerseySTEM is looking for talented professionals across our departments to commit time and energy as long-term engagement for our mission to provide STEM education to underrepresented middle school girls. Under the direction of the Head of Human Capital, the Learning & Development Specialist will plan, organize and manage training and development activities for all volunteers. This includes assessing training needs & implementing training for existing volunteers as well as conducting training for all new volunteers joining JerseySTEM team. Examples of projects include Recruitment workflow training, Recruitment tools training and partnering with operational leaders for their specific training needs.

Responsibilities

Prepare/Improve training guides and manuals for variety of disciplines throughout JerseySTEM
Assess training and development needs of the team and recommend new opportunities for organization improvement
Create and implement a methodology to evaluate training results and share with Human Capital Director and team
Flexible hours 4-6 hours a week commitment for a minimum of 3 months

Qualifications

Knowledge and experience with virtual learning approaches, including training program design, development, and execution
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Experience overseeing HR learning and development projects from needs assessment through to design and implementation
Well organized, with strong attention to detail
Resourceful and creative
Reliable and accountable for achieving results
2+ years experience in Human Resources, with a specialty in training, learning and development, or talent development

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