Learning & Development Manager

A purpose-driven career path awaits you at Food Bank of the Rockies! We're looking for dedicated ambassadors who are passionate about helping us further our mission to #EndHunger. Enjoy a great company culture that values YOU and the work that you do. Make an impact and be a part of a collaborative team environment that values new ideas, promotes a work-life balance, and provides competitive benefits. 

 The Learning & Development Manager's role is to foster employee growth and development by creating a culture of learning. They are responsible for leading, designing, implementing, and overseeing the organization’s learning & development initiatives for employees across all distribution centers. 

 We value diversity and inclusivity and are thus always looking to diversify our staff with an eye toward race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and age, among other areas. Candidates who bring such diversity are encouraged to apply.

 Mission: We ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger

Values: Service; Integrity; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Collaboration; Innovation

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assess training and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and communication with managers and employees
• Develop training programs to fulfill employees’ specific needs to maintain or improve job skills.  
• Center equity and inclusion in every aspect of learning & development 
• Present in-person and virtual training and development programs using various forms and formats including group discussions, lectures, simulations, and videos.  
• Plan, organize, and facilitate, employee development and training events, including new hire orientation and onboarding activities. 
• Support department managers in the creation of equitable and inclusive onboarding plans for their departments. 
• Maintain all aspects of the learning management system to include content, calendar, updates, and users
• Partner with Chief People Officer, Leadership, and Department Managers to support organizational learning and development needs 
• Develop training procedure manuals, guides, and course materials.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback.
• Monitor training programs and manuals to ensure that they are effective and up-to-date 
• Work with managers to address learning issues, instruction problems, or new educational needs regarding specific employees or departments.
• Partner with managers and directors to create a mentoring relationship for employees, ensuring equal access to critical development and training opportunities and integrating diversity into succession planning
• Research, suggest, and manage any external training support or vendors 

 Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Commitment to fulfilling the Food Bank of the Rockies mission and positively representing the brand both internally and externally
• Ability to translate organizational values of diversity, inclusivity, and equity into HR and other administrative practices
• Ability to manage relationships with employees and other leaders of the organization; serve as a trusted partner and subject matter expert
• Confident public speaker with excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
• Strong instructional skills to deliver training programs to employees using a variety of teaching techniques and adapt to methods to meet the needs of individual departments 
• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives
• Ability to design and implement effective staff training and development  
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally, respecting employee privacy while maintaining company confidentiality 
• Self-directed, accountable for results, and proactive; independent problem solver
• Ability to use logic and reasoning when investigating issues and determining a solution 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Shared office environment
• Sitting for long periods, standing, and walking intermittently
• Using office equipment such as a computer, mouse, keyboard, printer 

Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 4 years experience in organizational learning and development
• Supervisory experience preferred 
• Bilingual is a plus   

Expected Hours of Work: 

This is a full-time, exempt position. A flexible work schedule is available including working remotely some days out of the week. Overnight travel may be required to visit branch locations (about 5%).

Classification:                    Exempt

Reports To:                        Chief People Officer 

Location:                             Denver 45th Avenue

Compensation:                 $68,800 - $72,000 (with additional consideration for highly qualified candidates)

Benefits:

Food Bank of the Rockies offers a fulfilling workplace and comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• Paid time off, 10 paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, paid volunteer time, paid utility days
• A 401(k) retirement plan with up to 8.5% percent employer-paid match
• Competitive employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff  

To be considered: apply online through www.foodbankrockies.org/careers. 

Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2024.

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True passion and excitement for making an impact are just as important as work experience. 

We encourage you to apply even if you feel you don't check every box in this posting.

Food Bank of the Rockies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/D/V/SO.