L&D Specialist: Build World-Class Learning Programs

ARCO Companies; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5 

$5,000 travel allowance

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

100% paid 12-week maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO Companies is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to coordinate enterprise learning programs, manage event logistics, and partner with facilitators and stakeholders to deliver high-quality learner experiences. You will prepare facilitators, develop materials, and contribute to instructional design while leveraging LMS data for continuous improvement in a fast-growing environment.

The role emphasizes cross-team collaboration, organization, and a proactive approach to optimizing

Qualifications

• Proactive team member with excellent attention to detail and follow-through
• Experience with sourcing, vetting, and managing vendors for events
• Ability to balance competing priorities and push back on stakeholders when necessary
• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills
• Experience with event management or project management
• Experience with Learning Management Systems preferred
• Experience with public speaking or facilitation preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate established enterprise learning programs from planning through completion, managing timelines, logistics, communications, and documentation
• Support training events by coordinating vendors and internal partners, managing rosters and materials, and resolving day-of issues
• Prepare facilitators with agendas, materials, technology, talking points, and other delivery resources
• Create and refine learning materials, including slides, handouts, communications, worksheets, and job aids
• Facilitate selected content and activities in a clear, engaging, and practical way
• Build strong relationships across teams to coordinate priorities and support a consistent learner experience
• Use the LMS and related tools to manage enrollments, learner records, reporting, and program administration
• Analyze learner and program data to evaluate effectiveness, identify trends, and inform recommendations
• Improve program processes, tools, content, and communications while documenting repeatable practices
• Use AI tools, Articulate, and other learning technologies to support engaging and efficient learning experiences

Skills

Vendor management

Project management

LMS

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Event management

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

ARCO Companies is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to coordinate enterprise learning programs, manage event logistics, and partner with facilitators and stakeholders to deliver high-quality learner experiences. You will prepare facilitators, develop materials, and contribute to instructional design while leveraging LMS data for continuous improvement in a fast-growing environment.

The role emphasizes cross-team collaboration, organization, and a proactive approach to optimizing