Hybrid Training and Leadership Development Specialist

AAA Northeast; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement match

Paid time off

AAA membership

Insurance discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentives

Job summary

AAA Northeast is seeking a Training Specialist to design, develop, and deliver learning experiences that align with organizational goals. You will partner with business leaders to identify training needs and create engaging solutions across the organization.

The role emphasizes new hire orientation, leadership development, and blended delivery methods, with a hybrid in-office/remote schedule. A strong background in instructional design and corporate training is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Training & Development, Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of direct corporate training experience.
• Demonstrated experience in instructional design and curriculum development.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, both virtual and in-person.
• Demonstrated management experience in leading a team.
• Experience consulting with business partners to identify and address training needs.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and training best practices, such as Kirkpatrick’s model of evaluation.
• Excellent communication, project management, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and learning technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and continuously enhance New Hire Orientation programs and supporting learning materials.
• Facilitate engaging and effective New Hire Orientation sessions for employees across the organization.
• Design, develop, and maintain leadership development curriculum, with a primary focus on People Leader Programs.
• Facilitate leadership training sessions for new and existing People Leaders.
• Consult with business lines and department leaders to assess learning needs and recommend training solutions.
• Conduct training needs analyses and translate business requirements into effective learning strategies.
• Create instructor-led, virtual, and blended learning solutions using adult learning principles.
• Develop participant guides, facilitator guides, job aids, presentations, and other learning resources.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements based on participant feedback and business outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders to support organizational learning and development initiatives.
• Manage multiple learning projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

Instructional design

Facilitation

Leadership

Consulting with partners

Adult learning principles

Communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Learning technologies

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Training & Development, Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning technologies

Job description

AAA Northeast is seeking a Training Specialist to design, develop, and deliver learning experiences that align with organizational goals. You will partner with business leaders to identify training needs and create engaging solutions across the organization.

The role emphasizes new hire orientation, leadership development, and blended delivery methods, with a hybrid in-office/remote schedule. A strong background in instructional design and corporate training is required.