Learning & Development Specialist II

LCRA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lower Colorado River Authority in Austin, TX is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist for the Safety department. You will create engaging safety training content, partner with subject matter experts, and manage the LMS to deliver effective programs.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of training and development experience, a degree in HR or related field, and a valid driver's license. The role emphasizes storytelling, motion graphics, and hands-on content creation using tools like

Qualifications

• Six or more years of experience in companywide and/or operational training and development programs or other relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in human resource management, business administration, or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license

Responsibilities

• Develop and build engaging safety-related training programs alongside subject matter experts and other learning & development specialists.
• Implement dynamic visuals, animated content, and video production to improve training materials.
• Assist in the management and optimization of our learning management system.
• Handle various projects at once while formulating approaches for process improvements.
• Assist our safety training initiatives to guarantee seamless implementation.

Skills

Storytelling

Content development

Motion graphics

Videography

Articulate 360

Adobe Creative Cloud

Instructional design

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

Articulate 360

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Here's the Role:

Do you have a strong creative flair and enthusiasm for storytelling and content development? Become a Learning & Development Specialist for the Safety department with Lower Colorado River Authority in Austin, TX. In this role, you will help make safety training programs both engaging and effective. You will partner with subject matter experts to craft innovative training content and manage the LMS system. This opportunity offers a chance to support safety learning and development projects within a supportive team environment!

How You’ll Contribute:

• Develop and build engaging safety-related training programs alongside subject matter experts and other learning & development specialists.
• Implement dynamic visuals, animated content, and video production to improve training materials.
• Assist in the management and optimization of our learning management system.
• Handle various projects at once while formulating approaches for process improvements.
• Assist our safety training initiatives to guarantee seamless implementation.

How You’re Qualified:

• Six or more years of experience in companywide and/or operational training and development programs or other relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in human resource management, business administration, or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license

How You’ll Stand Out:

• Background in narrative-focused learning and idea-driven writing.
• Experience in motion graphics, animations, and videography.
• Experience in Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Cloud, or other content creation tools.
• Ability to successfully implement innovative training strategies.
• Ability to take compliance driven concepts and turn it into compelling, relatable stories and materials that employees can connect with.
• Proven ability to collaborate closely and engage productively with colleagues.

How We’ll Support You:

Benefits that don't just check boxes, they make life better. From healthcare to wellness to time off, we've got you covered, so you can focus on what matters.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.