Learning and Development Specialist job

As the Learning and Development Specialist you will be a key member of the HR Learning and Development team tasked with developing and delivering training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of employees. Working under the supervision of the Learning & Development Lead, this role will be responsible for designing instructional materials, coordinating training sessions, and assessing the effectiveness of training programs. 

In this role you will:

• Identifying training needs of employees and the lab
• Designing and developing training materials, courses and programs
• Developing learning objectives and assessment to measure knowledge transfer and skill acquisition
• Creating training schedules, select qualified facilitators/trainers, arranging training venues, equipment and materials for lab employees
• Maintaining accurate records of training activities, enrollment, attendance, of employee training programs
• Making continuous improvements to enhance training quality and relevance
• Providing expertise and guidance on eLearning best practices
• Ensuring eLearning content meets quality and accessibility standards

Qualifications we require:

• High school diploma
• 6 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong visual design and multimedia skills
• Direct experience in adult learning principles
• Familiarity with instructional design principles
• Awareness of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Excellent communication, project management, and time management skills
• Ability to work well independently and within a team
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Proficiency with eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe, Captivate
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook)

About Jefferson Lab

Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community.

A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of “big science” and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by Jefferson Science Associates, LLC; Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.

Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab

At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• 401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
• Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA) manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age,
disability, or veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by
federal, state, or local law. As part of the JSA’s equal employment
opportunity policy, we also take affirmative action as called for by
applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group
individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans,
other protected veterans, Armed Forces, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional
opportunities.

Employment with JSA is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process,please send an e-mail to recruiting@ jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8:00 am -5:00 pm EST to provide the nature of your request. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.