Training and Development Specialist

Green Key Resources; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Key Resources seeks a Training & Development Specialist on a 12-month contract in the Maryland/DC area. The role blends in-person and remote delivery, partnering with HR to design, deliver, and evaluate programs.

You will manage multiple training initiatives, develop materials, and coordinate vendors to ensure timely outcomes. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in L&D, strong facilitation and communication skills, and experience with LMS and AI tools in a corporate setting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Training & Development, Learning & Development, or related fields.
• Experience facilitating trainings and sessions for groups.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple programs from start to finish.
• Strong organization and attention to detail in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions and workshops.
• Partner with HR and internal teams to identify training needs.
• Manage training projects from intake through delivery and evaluation.
• Create presenter materials, facilitator guides, and communications.
• Coordinate program logistics, invites, reminders, and analytics.
• Track attendance, feedback, and training completion.
• Analyze data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with vendors for day-to-day coordination.
• Support LMS administration and event planning as needed.
• Assist with employee listening surveys and related initiatives.

Skills

Facilitation

Presentation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organization

Vendor coordination

Attention to detail

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Collaboration tools

LMS

AI tools

Canva

Job description

Training & Development Specialist – Contract

Location: Maryland/DC Area

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 4 days onsite, Fridays remote

Contract: Approximately 12 months, with potential for extension

Schedule: Full-time

Start: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for a Training & Development Specialist to join a busy Talent Development team on a full-time contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced learning and development professional who enjoys facilitating training, managing programs, partnering with internal teams, and taking ownership of projects from start to finish.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working directly with internal teams to understand their needs, develop and coordinate learning solutions, facilitate sessions, and ensure programs are successfully executed and evaluated.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions, workshops, team effectiveness sessions, and other learning experiences
• Partner with internal teams and HR stakeholders to understand training needs and develop appropriate solutions
• Manage training and development projects from initial intake through planning, delivery, evaluation, and reporting
• Build and prepare presentation materials, facilitator guides, communications, and other training resources
• Coordinate existing training programs, vendors, schedules, participant communications, and logistics
• Send invitations, reminders, pre-work, follow-ups, and program updates to participants
• Track attendance, participation, survey responses, feedback, and training completion
• Collect and analyze training data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Work with vendors on day-to-day coordination and ensure programs stay on track
• Support learning and development programs and provide occasional backup support for LMS administration
• Coordinate surveys and employee listening initiatives, including distribution, tracking, reporting, and follow-up
• Own multiple projects and programs while managing competing priorities and deadlines
• Support organizational development and employee engagement initiatives as needed
• Assist with event planning, communications, and other Talent & Culture initiatives

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in Training & Development, Learning & Development, Organizational Effectiveness, HR, corporate training, communications, or program management
• Strong experience facilitating training, workshops, or team sessions
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage projects and take ownership of programs from beginning to end
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work closely with internal stakeholders and understand their business and training needs
• Experience coordinating with external vendors and tracking program participation and results
• Strong Microsoft Office and collaboration technology skills
• Comfortable using AI tools in a professional environment
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Business, Psychology, HR, Communications, Organizational Development, or a related field is a plus

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of ADDIE, SAM, or other instructional design frameworks
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS)
• Experience with employee listening or survey platforms
• Familiarity with assessment tools such as DiSC, Predictive Index, Hogan, or Korn Ferry
• Experience working in a corporate or matrixed environment
• Experience with Canva or internal communications platforms