What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning & Development Associate position at IEDC?
Details
Posted : 21-Feb-25
Location : D.C.
Type : Full Time
Salary : $65,-$80,
Categories :
Education and Training Marketing Membership
Preferred Education :
Masters
Learning and Development Associate
Reports to : Sr. Director, Professional Development
Classification : Exempt
Salary Range : $65, - $80,
Position Summary
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the largest association for economic development practitioners, is seeking a Learning and Development Associate to join its Professional Development team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Professional Development, this role will lead the implementation of a new Learning Management System (LMS), manage training courses, research best practices, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality educational experiences. Additionally, the Learning and Development Associate will support the development of new courses and explore diverse learning formats. The ideal candidate will have experience in corporate or non-profit learning environments, with a focus on creating engaging programs that drive innovation in professional development. Experience within a membership association is preferred. This position plays a vital role in shaping the future of economic development and supporting IEDC members’ professional growth through a portfolio that includes certification programs, specialized training, continuing education, and online learning initiatives.
Areas of Responsibility
Training Course Portfolio
- Manage the annual calendar to ensure effective, well-timed delivery of courses, certificate programs, and other learning opportunities.
- Manage the recruitment, support, and evaluation of course instructors.
- Determine ways to improve engagement and content delivery in existing courses.
- Manage in-person and / or virtual training course logistics.
- Establish and train IEDC staff on in-person and / or virtual course duties.
- Prioritize customer service and clear communications with registrants to ensure retention.
- Identify and implement new offerings to expand portfolio, and in turn, add value to the economic development field and to IEDC.
- Analyze course data and metrics to identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, and develop data-driven recommendations for optimizing our educational portfolio and generating additional value.
Learning Management System
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Job Location
This position is eligible for remote work within the United States. Candidates will be required to travel, as required, for meetings, conferences, or team events. Candidates within commuting distance of Washington, DC are considered local and have the option to work from IEDC’s offices. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Benefits
IEDC has a generous benefits program that includes health, dental, vision, term life, and disability insurance, plus sick and annual leave, federally recognized holidays, a cell phone benefit, a (k) plan, and an annual professional development stipend.
About IEDC
IEDC is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization that, for nearly years, has been helping economic developers around the world facilitate economic well-being in their communities. It is the largest organization of its kind supporting this profession.
About IEDC The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. With more than 5, members, IEDC is the largest organization of its kind. Economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life for their communities, by creating, retaining and expanding jobs that facilitate growth, enhance wealth and provide a stable tax base. From public to private, rural to urban and local to international, IEDC’s members are engaged in the full range of economic development experience. Given the breadth of economic development work, our members are employed in a wide variety of settings including local, state, provincial and federal governments, public-private partnerships, chambers of commerce, universities and a variety of other institutions. When we succeed, our members create high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities, and improve the quality of life in their regions.
Salary : $65 - $80