Workforce Development Specialist (Corporate Trainer)

$82,654 - $97,239/Yr

Colorado Springs Utilities - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Colorado Springs, CO

10,001+ employees

Utilities

About the position

The Workforce Development Specialist (Corporate Trainer) at Colorado Springs Utilities is responsible for coordinating and delivering enterprise-wide learning curricula to employees. This role involves managing learning projects from inception to completion, including communication, instructional design collaboration, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of training programs. The specialist will utilize various training methods and tools to enhance adult learning and assess the effectiveness of training initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver enterprise-wide learning curricula to employees.
• Manage learning projects from beginning to end, including communication and coordination with instructional design.
• Deliver training using various methods such as classroom, e-learning, virtual, and blended learning.
• Facilitate team-building courses and active training techniques like role-playing and simulations.
• Assess the needs of internal customers and differentiate performance issues from learning needs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning through assessments and performance metrics.
• Provide feedback to learners and internal stakeholders.
• Recommend and implement changes to learning programs as necessary.

Requirements

• Relevant training/facilitation experience in a corporate learning environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, Leadership/Management, Human Resources, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) or Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) certification is valued.
• Knowledge of learning design, improving human performance, delivering training, and performance consultation.
• Experience applying adult learning theories and conducting needs analysis.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with project management and talent management.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to engage in difficult conversations.

Benefits

• 13 days of paid time off for new employees, increasing to 24 days for tenured employees.
• 3 days of personal leave per year.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• 12 days of sick leave annually.
• Vacation buy option to purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time.
• Pension plan through the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA).
• Comprehensive medical plans starting at $0 per month, with HSA and FSA options.
• Voluntary wellness program with incentives for healthcare expenses.
• Dental and vision insurance plans available.
• Voluntary retirement programs including PERAPlus 401(k) and Roth IRA.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available for purchase.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and work-life balance support.
• Life insurance coverage and supplemental options available.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually.