Training & Development Specialist

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Description

Dixon is looking for a Training & Development Specialist to join our team in Chestertown, MD! This position designs and develops training programs, curriculum, methods, and materials for various audiences, including employees, managers, customers, or other learners. Conducts skill assessments and collects input to identify training or development needs, goals, gaps, and requirements. Consults with subject matter experts to define learning objectives and to design appropriate course content and training curriculum. Develops curricula supporting defined competency models or skill frameworks. Writes and edits outlines, syllabi, lecture notes, and materials for in-person or online courses and self-study programs. Evaluates the software or collaboration tools to be selected for training. Establishes metrics to use to evaluate training effectiveness. Collaborates with vendors that provide training materials or conduct taining.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

This position has several core responsibilities & functions as a utility player for several parts of the organization : LMS Administrator for Dixon University which involves the high level coordination of all things Dixon University; Instructional Developer-taking everything from a simple concept to a completed presentation and making it either exist on Dixon U or anywhere the customer wants, including voice overs and narration, live or recorded; Live Training – must be able to develop, organize and present live training for in person or virtual presentations; Other duties as required by Leadership.

This position is full time on site at the headquarters in Chestertown MD.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your well-being and professional growth. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, competitive salary, bonus programs, and 401K retirement plan, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, vacation and PTO, paid holidays, gym reimbursements, and more! The targeted hourly range for this position is $24-$39 per hour based on experience. Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

COMPETENCIES :

• Proficient in the use of learning technology and authoring tools (such as, Powtoon, Vyond, Articulate)
• Proficient in the administration of a learning management system (such as the Brainier product)
• Satisfactory experience teaching live and virtually (college or adults, preferred)
• Ability to speak to large and small groups and individuals; to be articulate
• Confidence to learn any topic and convey it to others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to supervise and direct the work of others
• Proficient in presenting live in-person and virtually to individuals, small and large groups.
• Anticipation : Capable of observing a situation and determining the needs and solutions.
• Collaboration : Able to work with and direct subject matter experts to develop training solutions.
• Multi-tasking : Capable of creating, directing and maintaining multiple systems and projects.
• Educator : A desire to help people learn and reach their potential.

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Thought Provoking

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject :

Motivations

Preferred

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help :

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Preferred

Masters or better.

Experience

Required

5-10 years :

Office setting experience. Human Resources, Training, Marketing, preferred.

Preferred

Training / Teaching and Instructional / Curriculum Development experience at the college level and / or with adults. A knowledge / understanding of manufacturing, distribution / logistics, desired.

Licenses & Certifications

Salary : $24 - $39