Training and Development Manager

1st MidAmerica; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

1 st MidAmerica is seeking a Training and Development Manager to lead the design, implementation and evaluation of employee training programs aligned with the credit union’s objectives. You will oversee organizational development initiatives and partner with leadership to cultivate a learning culture for a member-focused organization.

The role involves managing a training strategy, LMS administration, budget oversight, vendor relations, and mentoring a training team to maximize impact across

Qualifications

• 5+ years in training and development with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a comprehensive training and development strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

LMS platforms

E-learning tools

Blended learning

Communication

Facilitation

Project management

Financial services experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Organizational Development / Education or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Teams

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Training and Development Manager

1 st MidAmerica is a trusted financial institution dedicated to providing exceptional service to our members. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the communities we serve and our focus on delivering an array of financial products for each step in their financial journey. We are currently seeking motivated and member-oriented individuals to join our team as a Training and Development Manager.

Job Summary:

Responsible for leading the design, implementation, and evaluation of employee training programs that support the credit union's strategic objectives and help promote a culture of learning. This role will oversee organizational development initiatives and collaborate with leadership to ensure staff are equipped with knowledge and skills to succeed in a member-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute a comprehensive training and development strategy
• Leads the planning and delivery of training initiatives, including onboarding, leadership and soft skills enhancements.
• Participates in development of department goals, objectives, systems and cost controls.
• Develops and maintains the Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure training requirements are documented and monitored for all employees.
• Managing training budgets, vendor relationships, and external learning resources.
• Oversees development and distribution of internal monthly employee newsletter
• Supervise and mentor training specialist, providing guidance and support to maximize impact.

Qualifications:

• - 5+ years of experience in training and development, including leadership experience.
• - Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• - Experience with LMS platforms, e-learning tools, and blended learning models.
• - Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills.
• - Financial services or credit union experience is a plus.
• - Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Education, or related field.
• - Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Power point, Teams, Word, Excel and Outlook).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• Supportive team environment.

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Disclaimer:

Must be able to work and travel to different credit union locations as determined by management.

1 st MidAmerica is an Equal Opportunity Employer.