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TITLE: LEARNING PROFESSIONAL I
STATUS: EXEMPT
REPORTS TO: MANAGER - ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT: LEADERSHIP AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
JOB CODE: 11552

PAY RANGE: $69,400.00 - $75,000.00 ANNUALLY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Learning Professional I plays a crucial role in designing and delivering various learning and development programs and initiatives. This includes but is not limited to New Hire Orientation, Role-Specific Enablement, Strategic Program Support, Career Coaching, and Career Pathing. They assume foundational responsibilities related to the design, development, and delivery of learning and development programs. 

TASKS, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS:

1. Design, implement, facilitate, analyze, and update training courses and workshops to build capabilities, advance talent, and transform the organization. 

2. Deliver training sessions, workshops, and presentations to employees, ensuring effective communication and engagement. 

3. Conduct basic needs assessments to identify skill gaps and learning requirements within the organization. 

4. Assist in the administration of the Learning Management System, including user management, course assignments, and tracking employee progress. 

5. Coordinate logistics for training sessions, such as scheduling, room setup, and participant communication. 

6. Coordinate, evaluate, and maintain training programs, including associated completion data and reports. 

7. Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to gather information and ensure alignment of learning initiatives with organizational objectives. 

8. Utilize basic technologies and tools to enhance learning delivery, such as multimedia presentations and simple e-learning modules. 

9. Assist in maintaining and updating learning-related content on the organization's intranet or internal platforms. 

10. Provide basic support for career development initiatives, including resources and information for employees seeking career advancement. 

11. Contribute to the development and delivery of onboarding programs for new hires. 

12. Support the maintenance of the Leadership & Enterprise Development calendar, ensuring timely execution of training programs. 

13. Collect feedback from participants and assist in basic evaluations of training effectiveness. 

14. Engage in professional development opportunities to stay informed about learning and development trends and best practices. 

15. Curate content from reliable sources to enhance learning materials and programs. 

16. Make recommendations to the Sr. Learning Professionals and Leadership regarding opportunities for improvement in the training programs. 

17. Manage the general inbox and intranet to provide accessible information and resources. 

PHYSICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXERTION UTILIZED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THESE TASK:

1. Strong written and verbal skills and the ability to present information positively, professionally, logically, and concisely.
2. The ability to facilitate effective training sessions and create job aids and complementary documents to engage, educate, coach, and motivate participants by example in all training activities.
3. Foundational instructional design skills to assist with designing programs and classes, both instructor-led and on-demand.
4. The ability to multi-task effectively and to work productively with short timelines.
5. Strong team skills and the ability to work constructively and collaboratively with management, peers, and other departments.
6. Ability to communicate with a wide variety of technical and non-technical audiences, internally and externally, through both written and verbal communication in technical and business terms as needed.
7. Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to skillfully operate a personal computer and other standard office equipment, such as multi-purpose copier and telephone.
8. Ability to work closely with peers and build strong partnerships with key stakeholders.
9. Make sound decisions in the absence of detailed instructions.
10. Must have the ability to work on own initiative.
11. Must be able to work under tight deadlines.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTACTS & RELATIONSHIPS:

1. INTERNAL: All Employees
2. EXTERNAL: Training Associations, community organizations and vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. EDUCATION: Minimum of a two-year college degree or completion of specialized certification or licensing. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Education, Training and Development, or a related discipline is preferred. Additional experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
2. EXPERIENCE: One to three years of similar or related experience in a learning function including facilitation, delivery, curriculum development, analyzing course and program feedback for improvement. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. 1. Combined sitting, standing, and moving throughout the day performing work-related functions.
   2. Vision in the normal range to accomplish tasks.
   3. Hearing within the normal range required. A device to enhance hearing will be provided if needed.
   4. Frequent travel may be required.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

• A valid California Driver’s License is required.
• Association for Talent Development (ATD) certification, SHRM, or other relevant certifications are preferred. 

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THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY STATES OR IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THIS EMPLOYEE. HE OR SHE WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES REQUESTED BY HIS OR HER SUPERVISOR THAT ARE WITHIN HIS / HER KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY AS WELL AS HIS / HER MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES.

REV. 4/4/2025

We appreciate your interest in joining the Golden 1 team! If you are selected to participate in the interview process we will contact you.