Training & Development Specialist

Overview

On Site
$35 - $37
Contract - W2
Contract - 2 Year(s)
75% Travel

Skills

training
instructional design

Job Details

Training & Development Specialist

Job Type: W2, 2-year Contract

Job Location: Milan, IL ( Candidates must be local to Quad City Area)

Shift Information:

  • Schedule will include both in-person and virtual training, with travel up to 50% mainly across Illinois and Iowa (with additional travel to North Dakota, North Carolina, Kansas, Texas, and California).
  • Must be willing and able to drive own vehicle within 5 hours of base location (mileage, gas, and travel expenses reimbursed).

Job Description:

Deliver both in-person and virtual training to the client employees ranging from production staff to director level. You will provide pre-existing content with energy and adaptability, helping to develop and inspire tomorrow s leaders. Success in this role requires an ability to connect with a diverse audience, manage varying personalities, field questions, and adapt to unexpected events during instruction and travel.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver inclusive, interactive workshops, adapting material to audience responses in the moment.
  • Collaborate and provide constructive feedback to enhance programs using best practices and participant input.
  • Manage program materials, training tools, and attendance records.
  • Liaise with departments to assess development needs and make recommendations.
  • Plan and coordinate venues, schedules, delivery methods, and travel arrangements.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 2 4 years of experience facilitating team conversations.
  • 2 4 years of experience using virtual training software such as Teams or Zoom.
  • 1 3 years of experience using AI and automation tools to develop content, streamline processes, and improve systems.
  • Experience with planning and coordinating training and event schedules.
  • Experience facilitating strategic conversations, difficult conversations, reframing questions, and course correcting as needed.

What Makes You Stand Out:

  • Certifications and/or experience facilitating:
  • DDI Targeted Selection
  • Arbinger Outward Mindset
  • Everything DiSC Workplace, Agile EQ, Management, Productive Conflict
  • CliftonStrengths (Gallup)
  • Instructional Design Experience
  • Professional Mentoring Experience
  • ICF Coaching Certification

Travel Requirements:

Up to 50% travel, mainly to Illinois and Iowa, with additional locations as needed. Personal vehicle use for travel within five hours of base location; mileage and other travel expenses will be reimbursed.

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