Learning & Development Specialist
3 days ago
Job Title: Learning & Development Specialist
Location: Columbus, OH or Merrillville, IN (also open to candidates in KY, PA, VA, MD)
Work Schedule: Remote Mondays & Fridays; Onsite Tuesdays–Thursdays (flexibility for frequent travel in lieu of hybrid model)
Rate: $60–$70/hr
Contract Length: 6 Months (strong possibility of extension)
Contract Type: W-2 Only (U.S. Citizens – No visa sponsorships)
Position Summary
We are seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to support enterprise-wide training initiatives for a leading utilities provider. This position will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering engaging training programs for a wide range of stakeholders — from frontline field employees to managers and senior leadership.
The ideal candidate brings strong facilitation skills, instructional design capabilities, and experience managing “train-the-trainer” programs. This is a dynamic role requiring a mix of in-person and virtual training delivery. Experience in the utilities, energy, or field services industries is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver in-person and remote training sessions across business units, including operations, management, and executive levels.
- Facilitate Train-the-Trainer sessions to enable internal trainers and champions.
- Collaborate with internal teams and subject matter experts to design and refine learning content.
- Customize training materials to align with business goals, system updates, and stakeholder needs.
- Evaluate training effectiveness and apply feedback to continuously improve delivery.
- Manage logistics and scheduling for multi-location training rollouts.
- Support change adoption through engaging learning experiences that promote buy-in and behavioral change.
- Maintain accurate training documentation, tracking, and reporting.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in learning & development, training, or instructional design roles.
- Proven experience designing and delivering Train-the-Trainer programs.
- Strong facilitation skills across diverse stakeholder groups, including field operations staff.
- Instructional design experience, including e-learning, instructor-led, and blended learning models.
- Proficient in tools such as PowerPoint, Articulate 360, Adobe, MS Teams, and LMS platforms.
- Experience working in utilities, energy, construction, or other field-based environments is highly preferred.
- Comfortable traveling regularly or working in a hybrid onsite/remote environment.
- Ability to quickly learn technical and operational systems and translate them into effective training programs.
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