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Seven Hills Foundation & Affiliates

Learning and Development Specialist

🇺🇸 Worcester, MA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $62K - $66K 💻 Learning & Development 🗓️ March 20th, 2026
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Seven Hills Foundation is hiring a Learning and Development Specialist to design, deliver, and coordinate training programs that enhance staff skills and compliance across the organization. The specialist will lead new employee orientations, develop training materials, collaborate with teams on learning needs, and ensure adherence to state and federal training requirements.

Highlights
  • Lead bi-weekly new employee orientation sessions and deliver trainings including First Aid/CPR, Safety Care, and technology onboarding.
  • Design and develop creative training materials in various formats such as print, video, and multimedia.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts and align training content with state and federal requirements.
  • Coordinate training schedules, manage logistics, maintain training records, and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Evaluate training effectiveness using assessments and feedback and implement best practices in adult learning and instructional design.
  • Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and preferred experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
  • Must have 3-5 years of related experience, including training or facilitation and experience in healthcare or human services.
  • Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Valid driver's license (Class C or D) required.
  • Annual salary range of $62,000-$66,000 with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plan, student loan assistance, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Learning and Development Specialist Full Description

Overview: 

Learning and Development Specialist
Seven Hills Foundation
 
Are you passionate about helping others learn, grow, and succeed? Seven Hills Foundation is looking for a dynamic Learning & Development Specialist to design and deliver impactful training programs that empower staff across the organization.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping the employee experience—from New Employee Orientation to specialized safety and clinical trainings—ensuring staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to provide exceptional care.
 
Pay: $62,000-$66,000 Annually

Benefits for Full-time employees: 
  • Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
  • Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure. 
  • Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
  • Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
  • Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
  • Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!
Work-Life Balance:
  • Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!
  • Vacation Cash-Out Option
  • 3 Paid Personal Days
  • 11 Paid Holidays 
  • Accrued Paid Sick Time

Why Join Seven Hills Foundation?
At Seven Hills Foundation, you’ll help build a stronger workforce by equipping staff with the tools they need to succeed. You’ll work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment where innovation, professional growth, and meaningful impact are at the forefront.
If you’re ready to inspire learning and drive development across a diverse organization, apply today and help shape the future of our workforce. 

Responsibilities: 
Training Delivery & Facilitation
  • Lead bi-weekly New Employee Orientation sessions for new hires.
  • Deliver trainings including First Aid/CPR, Safety Care, and technology onboarding.
  • Create an engaging, inclusive learning environment that supports diverse learning styles.
  • Maintain required certifications to teach mandated courses.
Curriculum Design & Development
  • Develop creative, high-quality training materials across formats (print, video, multimedia, and more).
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content is accurate, relevant, and impactful.
  • Align training programs with state and federal requirements.
Program Coordination & Collaboration
  • Partner with internal teams and affiliate programs to identify training needs and deliver tailored solutions.
  • Coordinate and manage training schedules, logistics, and participant tracking.
  • Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.
Continuous Improvement
  • Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments and feedback.
  • Research and implement best practices in adult learning and instructional design.
  • Recommend innovative tools and strategies to enhance learning outcomes.

What You Bring
    • Experience delivering engaging and effective training sessions
    • Strong understanding of instructional design and adult learning principles
    • Ability to conduct training needs assessments and evaluate program success
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
    • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Qualifications: 
  • Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 3–5 years of related experience, including:
    • Training, teaching, or facilitation experience
    • Experience in healthcare, human services, or a related field
    • Developing and delivering learning content
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) preferred
  • Valid driver’s license (Class C or D)