Training Development Specialist

Training Development SpecialistThe Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is seeking a Training Development Specialist to join our growing Training & Workforce Development team. This role reports to the Curriculum Development Manager. The team is responsible for training Minnesotans about building science and emerging energy-efficient technologies to transform homes and commercial buildings. We deliver learning experiences and resources that improve energy conservation in Minnesota homes and support energy efficiency careers across the state.

As a Training Development Specialist, you will develop, design, and deliver learning experiences that support the transition to a clean energy future by helping market actors build practical skills and adopt new behaviors. You are an organized and project-driven practitioner of learning experience design who enjoys turning complex technical information into clear, engaging training. You will manage learning projects, create digital and instructor led training content, coach internal teams on learning design, support our learning management systems, and help track training outcomes. This role is a key member of the Curriculum Development Manager's team and will have enough autonomy to lead projects while actively collaborating and learning our organizational standards for learning experience design.

Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is a clean energy nonprofit with offices in North Loop of Minneapolis and Roseville, MN. We provide practical energy solutions for homes, businesses, and communities to cut energy waste and harmful emissions. We collaborate regularly with field peers and partners, and we employ curious people who enjoy learning and contributing to the Midwest's quality of life and economy. Recognized as one of Minnesota's top 200 workplaces by the Star Tribune, CEE is known for its open communication, respect for diverse perspectives, and commitment to work-life balance.

What We Offer

Insurance Coverage Options: To ensure you and your family are well protected, we have got you covered with Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Saving Account, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Impact: We want to make the world a better and more energy efficient place. Our work and the decisions we make are rooted in this foundational desire. Future Planning: To help you secure your financial future, benefit from our retirement saving program.

Reach your goal sooner with our immediate vesting and company contribution. Work/Life Balance: We recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our team members in various aspects of their lives. Our benefits include generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, and salary continuation for major medical events, ensuring that you have the support you need during significant life moments and personal challenges. Holidays: Our company provides nine paid holidays each year, offering you ample time to observe important occasions and enjoy personal time.

Growth: We want everyone to grow and learn within their roles. We offer professional development opportunities and education assistance. Championing DEI: Our committed DEI Committee promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment by establishing clear goals and assessing progress throughout the organization.

What You'll Do

Training Development, Media Production, and DeliveryDesign and build interactive eLearning and blended learning using authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Camtasia (or similar video editing tools), PowerPoint, and Canva. Create clear, visually coherent representations of complex technical information (e.g., diagrams, flows, step by step procedures, data visuals) that support learner understanding. Deliver training to internal staff and occasionally external audiences using a variety of modalities (in person, webinar, recorded video, voiceover slide decks, podcasts, and other media). Coach internal staff and partners on learning design methods, helping them plan and develop effective training for external audiences and market actors.

Content Creation and Learning DesignPartner with the Curriculum Development Manager to design engaging, learner-centered experiences that reduce cognitive load and align with each initiative's training goals. Translate highly technical building science and energy efficiency concepts into clear, accessible content for practitioners, contractors, and other market actors. Apply instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE) and learning experience design principles, including adult learning theory, to shape courses, workshops, and resources. Conduct basic needs analysis using market reports, surveys, interviews, evaluation data, and SME (Subject Matter Expert) consultations to identify performance gaps and learning objectives.

Develop scripts, storyboards, facilitator guides, participant guides, handouts, slide decks, e-learning, job aids, and other support materials to clearly communicate complex information with plain language. Stay current with trends in eLearning, learning technologies, and best practices in instructional and visual design. Project Management and CollaborationManage multiple training development projects using project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, Microsoft Teams), from scoping and timelines to delivery and evaluation. Collaborate with program staff, SMEs, marketing, and external vendors to define learning assets (e.g., video, motion graphics, e-learning, slide decks, infographics, data visualizations) and integrate them into programs.

Administer and update learning management systems (primarily TalentLMS, with some Canvas), ensuring courses and learning paths are well-organized, current, and easy to navigate. Support coordination of trainings, help set up LMS workflows and email automations, manage learning technology, coordinate materials (digital/print), track certifications, and support CEU applications. Evaluation and Continuous ImprovementCollaborate with the Curriculum Development Manager, Director of Training & Workforce Development, Market Transformation Evaluation team, and initiative leads to define success metrics and evaluation approaches. Help collect and organize training evaluation data and Market Progress Indicators (MPIs) to inform improvements to content, delivery methods, and learner experience.

Contribute to internal knowledge bases, templates, and standards that advance CEE's learning design culture. Other DutiesOther duties as assigned or apparentSkills & Knowledge We're Looking For:The ideal candidate brings intermediate level instructional design and learning experience design skills, combined with strong project management and communication abilities. Applied knowledge of learning experience design, adult learning theory, and training delivery best practices (especially for adult and technical learners)Demonstrated ability to structure content, write clear learning objectives, and design activities/assessments that support performance outcomesStrong written, visual, and oral communication skills, including the ability to tailor content and facilitation style to diverse audiences (e.g., internal staff, contractors, market actors)Strong project management skills: able to plan, prioritize, and organize multiple concurrent projects, communicate timelines, and meet deadlinesHands on experience with:eLearning authoring tools: Articulate Storyline 360 and Articulate Rise, or similarVideo and media tools: Camtasia and/or Adobe Premiere Pro, plus basic audio/video recording workflowsLearning management systems: TalentLMS (primary) and familiarity with systems such as CanvasProductivity and design tools: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Canva, and similar tools for visual design. Comfort working with technical content and collaborating closely with subject matter experts.

Preferred Qualifications:Degree or advanced training in Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design, Educational Technology, UX or UX Writing, Graphic Design, STEM, Psychology, or a related field.25 years of experience designing and developing learning materials for adult learners, with preference for experience in technical or trades contexts (e.g., HVAC, building science, contractors).

Experience

facilitating training (in person and virtual) and coaching SMEs/stakeholders through the process of designing and delivering effective learning experiences. Demonstrated experience creating visual representations (diagrams, process flows, infographics, data visualizations) for complex technical topics.

Compensation

Dependent on qualifications and experience, we expect the pay range upon hire for this position will be $32-$34 per hour.