Learning and Development Specialist (Instructional Design)

BayFirst National Bank is a full-service community bank as well as a national SBA Lender dedicated to providing a wide range of high-quality banking services delivered in a personalized, friendly manner. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, we are a true community bank with the goal of becoming a one-stop shop and trusted financial resource for the communities we serve.

Understanding that our employees are our most valuable resource, we are committed to providing career development opportunities, competitive compensation, and generous benefits to our entire workforce. As an organization, we encourage open communication in an environment of mutual respect, where hard work is rewarded, and a professional but informal atmosphere is valued within the workplace.

The Learning and Development Specialist will primarily work with the Learning and Development Manager (L&D) to facilitate corporate initiatives related to training and talent development. The position will support design and delivery efforts, as well as facilitate communications between the L&D team and the organization.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create and develop training content for the L&D department, including but not limited to presentations, videos, e-learnings, and facilitator guides.
• Facilitate instructor-led courses at various BayFirst locations.
• Assist in the management of BayFirst’s LMS system, BayFirst Academy.
• Manage the bank’s annual compliance training assignments, tracking & reporting, and employee support.
• Work with other departments to learn, guide, and suggest training material based on their needs and projected roadmaps.
• Provide administrative support including scheduling, employee support, reporting, and other duties as assigned.
• Participate in other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• NOTE: This is an on-site role, and may require occasional travel to other BayFirst locations in the Tampa Bay area. Candidate will need to be in the office as determined by management.
• Prefer those with proficiency in instructional design systems including MS Office Suite, Articulate 360, Camtasia, LMS, and others.
• Experience with in-person facilitation in education or a corporate training environment.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and reliably produce high quality work.
• Eagerness to work both autonomously and as a team player.
• Strong skills in organization, writing, and communication.
• Bachelor’s degree Human Resources or Education preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Prefer 2 years in a Learning & Development capacity with a focus on instructional design.
• Banking experience strongly preferred.

BayFirst National Bank believes that diversity and inclusivity are essential to positive long-term success and achieving our strategic business goals. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage diverse and talented applicants to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.