Training and Development Specialist

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund; Ignacio (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

401K with match

Incentive Pay

Flexible Spending Plans

Hybrid options available

Job summary

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund seeks a Learning & Development professional to design, coordinate, deliver, and continuously improve employee training and leadership development initiatives. The role partners with leaders to identify needs, develop solutions, and manage the LMS while advancing onboarding, professional growth, and organizational effectiveness.

The successful candidate will foster a culture of continuous learning aligned with organizational goals and values, working in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with nine years of training and development experience.
• Associate’s degree with eleven years of training and development experience.
• Three years of experience designing and implementing employee development programs.
• Must obtain Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) within two years of hire.
• Experience with a learning management system or training database.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, coordination, delivery, and continuous improvement of training initiatives.
• Identify learning needs and develop training solutions for onboarding and development.
• Coordinate learning activities and resources and manage the Growth Fund LMS.
• Partner with leaders and business partners on organizational development initiatives.

Skills

LMS experience

Employee development design

APTD within 2 years

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Associate’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

This position is responsible for assisting with the design, coordination, delivery, and continuous improvement of training and development initiatives that promote employee growth, leadership development, compliance, operational excellence, and organizational effectiveness. Working collaboratively with company and department leaders, and business partners, this position identifies learning needs, develops and delivers training solutions, coordinates learning activities and resources, and manages the Growth Fund Learning Management System (LMS). The role serves as a key partner in onboarding, professional development, and organizational development efforts while fostering a culture of continuous learning aligned with organizational goals and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resource Development, Business Communications, or other relevant field and nine years relevant experience in a training and development role in a business environment;

OR

• an Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resource Development, Business Communications or other relevant field and eleven years relevant experience in a training and development role in a business environment is required.
• Must have three years of experience designing and implementing or assisting with design and implementation of employee development programs.
• Must have or be able to obtain within two years of hire an Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD).
• Must have experience working with a learning management system or database to track and administer training and development.

Closing Date

This position closes at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on October 16th, 2026.

The Southern Ute Growth Fund offers a competitive package of compensation and benefits, including:

• Annual and Sick Leave
• 401K with match
• Incentive Pay
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Flexible Schedules and hybrid options are available if the position allows

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