Training Specialist

Join HomeTown Credit Union as a Full-Time Training Specialist and ignite your passion for teaching and mentoring in a dynamic, employee and member-focused environment. This role offers you the opportunity to shape and enhance the professional development of our dedicated team at all four of our Southern Minnesota locations, primarily based out of our Owatonna facility. With a competitive starting salary ranging from $60,000 to $70,000, you will be rewarded for your expertise and commitment to excellence.

As a Training Specialist, you'll design impactful training programs that empower individuals, making a real difference in their careers while promoting integrity and empathy. The collaborative atmosphere encourages creativity and innovation in teaching credit union methodologies. You will be offered great benefits such as Health, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, and Employee Discounts, as well as company-paid benefits including Long-term and Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a company 401(k) match up to 4%. If you're ready to elevate your career and contribute to a community-oriented organization, we invite you to apply today!

A little about us

Celebrating over 50 years of providing financial wellness to our surrounding communities! At HomeTown Credit Union, we make a difference for our staff, members, and the community by living out our Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Member Advocacy, Education and Community.

Are you excited about this Training Specialist job?

The Training Specialist at HomeTown Credit Union plays a pivotal role in fostering employee development and enhancing organizational performance. This position is responsible for designing, coordinating, and implementing diverse training initiatives for our Compliance, Credit, Management, Member Experience, and Operations staff members. The Training Specialist will either conduct engaging training sessions directly or collaborate with subject matter experts to create and deliver impactful content. By cultivating the professional growth of employees, this role ensures that training programs align with the credit union's strategic priorities, ultimately improving overall effectiveness and performance. Join us in shaping a knowledgeable and skilled workforce dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Are you a good fit for this Training Specialist job?

To thrive as a Training Specialist at HomeTown Credit Union, a blend of essential skills and competencies is crucial. Candidates must possess strong design and development abilities to create engaging training materials tailored to various employee needs. Effective facilitation skills are necessary to lead training sessions, ensuring participants are actively engaged and grasp the content. Proficiency with training software and tools is vital to streamline the development and delivery of programs. Additionally, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are imperative for building rapport with employees and collaborating with subject matter experts.

A member-centric mindset and a commitment to problem-solving will further enhance the effectiveness of training initiatives, driving continuous employee growth and contributing to the overall success of the credit union.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• Teaching or training experience or a history of creating training material
• Proven leadership skills: ability to evaluate individual strengths and weaknesses and utilize coaching and counseling skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Expert knowledge of banking and/or credit union regulations.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment managing a wide variety of tasks.
• Professional and effective communication skills, including listening, writing and presentation.
• Ability to work independently utilizing analytical and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and use of effective time management.

Join our team today!

We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Don't wait - apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with endless possibilities. Let's work together to make great things happen!

Home Town Federal Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Home Town Federal Credit Union will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)