Training Development Specialist

Training Development Specialist

• CEE - Minneapolis
  212 N 3rd Ave STE 560
  Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
  
  
• Hybrid
• Training and WFD
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: TRAIN001355

• Insurance Coverage Options: To ensure you and your family are well protected, we have got you covered with Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Saving Account, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Please see our 2026 Benefit Summary. 
• Impact: We want to make the world a better and more energy efficient place. Our work and the decisions we make are rooted in this foundational desire.  
• Future Planning: To help you secure your financial future, benefit from our retirement saving program. Reach your goal sooner with our immediate vesting and company contribution.  
• Work/Life Balance: We recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our team members in various aspects of their lives. Our benefits include generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, and salary continuation for major medical events, ensuring that you have the support you need during significant life moments and personal challenges.  
• Holidays: Our company provides nine paid holidays each year, offering you ample time to observe important occasions and enjoy personal time.  
• Growth: We want everyone to grow and learn within their roles. We offer professional development opportunities and education assistance.  
• Championing DEI: Our committed DEI Committee promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment by establishing clear goals and assessing progress throughout the organization.  
   

• Design and build interactive eLearning and blended learning  
• Create clear, visually coherent representations of complex technical information 
• Plan, record, and edit scripts and instructional videos 
• Deliver training to internal and external audiences using a variety of modalities (in person, webinar, recorded video, voiceover slide decks, podcasts, and other media). 
• Coach internal staff and partners on learning design methods, helping them plan and develop effective training for external audiences and market actors. 

• Apply brand and style guidelines 
• Prepare and optimize images, graphics, and video for different delivery formats 

• Design engaging, learner-centered experiences 
• Conduct basic needs analysis to identify performance gaps and learning objectives. 
• Develop scripts, storyboards, facilitator guides, participant guides, handouts, slide decks, e-learning, job aids, and other support materials 

• Manage multiple training development projects  
• Collaborate with program staff, SMEs, marketing, and external vendors to define learning assets and integrate into programs 
• Training support: LMS management, certification tracking, CEU applications/renewals 

• Define success metrics and evaluation approaches in collaboration with key partners 
• Collect and organize training evaluation data and Market Progress Indicators (MPIs) 
• Gather learner usability feedback and engagement data 
• Contribute to internal knowledge bases, templates, and standards  

• At least 2 years of experience designing and developing learning materials for adult learners, with preference for experience in technical or trades contexts (e.g., HVAC, building science, contractors). A combination of education and work experience will be considered. 
• Applied knowledge of instructional design, adult learning theory, and training delivery best practices 
• Ability to structure content, write clear learning objectives, and design activities/assessments that support performance outcomes 
• Strong written, visual, and oral communication skills 
• Strong project management skills 
• Ability to translate complex or abstract concepts into clean, scannable, and engaging visual assets, infographics, illustrations, and job aids 
• Strong visual design and storytelling skills, including working knowledge of layout, typography, color, and visual hierarchy, and the ability to apply brand/style guidelines 
• Skilled in rapid prototyping: sketching screen layouts, wireframes, and interactive storyboards  
• Knowledge of Section 508 / WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines 
• AI literacy: experience using AI tools to support learning content development, including human oversight, transparency, protection of confidential data, accuracy and quality review, and bias awareness 
• Proficiency with visual design, video, and media tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Camtasia 
• Experience with eLearning authoring tools: Articulate 360 Storyline/Rise, Genially, AI tools (Claude, CoPilot) 
• Experience with Learning management systems: TalentLMS, or similar 
• Experience with Productivity tools: Microsoft Office, Asana, and/or similar 

• Degree or advanced training in Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design, Instructional Technology, Graphic Design, Psychology, or a highly related field 
• Experience facilitating training (in person and virtual) and coaching SMEs/stakeholders through the process of designing and delivering effective learning experiences 
• Experience creating visual representations for complex technical topics 
• Experience applying user experience or visual design methods to digital products or learning experiences