Training Specialist

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Irwindale (CA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking a Training Specialist to design and deliver leadership development experiences in Irwindale, CA. This contract role emphasizes visual storytelling and multimedia solutions to boost engagement and learning adoption.

You will craft scalable curricula, facilitate virtual and in-person sessions, and partner with stakeholders to align programs with business goals. Strong instructional design, AI awareness, and e-learning tooling are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in instructional design and facilitation of leadership programs.
• Ability to apply AI concepts to learning design and content creation.
• Experience with at least one major e-learning authoring tool.

Responsibilities

• Design leadership development experiences and curricula.
• Facilitate virtual, in-person, and hybrid sessions.
• Leverage multimedia and storytelling to drive engagement and adoption.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align learning with business goals.
• Provide coaching and feedback to learners.

Skills

Leadership development design

Instructional design

Facilitation

Storytelling

Business acumen

Collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Data-driven

E-learning tools

AI awareness

Technical proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Articulate Rise

Camtasia

Adobe Captivate

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Training Specialist

Location: Irwindale, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Remote

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $16.00–$39.39 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This role is for a highly strategic and creative learning professional who designs and facilitates leadership development experiences, leverages visual storytelling and multimedia solutions to drive engagement, applies marketing principles to increase learning adoption, and partners across the business to build workforce capability.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership Instructional Design Expertise

• Strategic learning and leadership development design
• Adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM, Agile)
• Curriculum architecture and learning journey mapping
• Leadership competency development
• Performance consulting and business alignment

Facilitation & Leadership Development

• Expert facilitator for virtual, in-person, and hybrid learning experiences
• Executive presentation skills
• Group dynamics and learner engagement expertise
• Workshop design and delivery
• Coaching and feedback facilitation

Required Skills

• Psychological safety and inclusive facilitation practices
• Ability to lead difficult conversations and peer learning sessions
• Strong storytelling and audience connection skills
• Strategic thinker with business acumen
• Innovative and future-focused mindset
• Strong collaboration and influence skills
• Customer-centric approach
• High adaptability and resilience
• Results-oriented and data-driven
• Continuous learner and technology advocate
• Strong instructional design and experiential facilitation skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Ability to translate complex concepts into engaging learning experiences
• E-learning authoring (Articulate Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, Adobe Captivate)

Preferred Skills

Graphic Design Capabilities:

• Visual communication and information design
• Branding and design consistency
• Infographic development
• User-centered design principles
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Figma, or similar tools
• Visual learning asset creation
• Data visualization and executive-ready presentations
• Creative direction and design thinking

Marketing & Communications Skills:

• Learning campaign development and promotion
• Internal communications strategy
• Audience segmentation and learner engagement tactics
• Content marketing and adoption strategies
• Brand messaging and storytelling
• Employee engagement communications
• Strategic messaging for leadership initiatives

Multimedia Development:

• Video production and editing
• Motion graphics and animation
• Podcast and audio content creation
• Interactive media development
• Digital content production
• Learning experience (LX) design
• AI-enhanced content creation and multimedia tools

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Strong background in instructional design and facilitation
• Understanding and practical application of AI
• Experience facilitating leadership development programs
• Experience with at least one e-learning authoring tool: Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Camtasia, or Adobe Captivate

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Remote position; candidate should be based in Southern California. If not based locally, must be willing to pick up required equipment.

Important Notes

• One virtual interview round; candidates will be asked to deliver a sample presentation.
• Candidates should provide a link to their portfolio work (e.g., GitHub, Google Slides, or a comparable online portfolio). Do not submit portfolio attachments.

About the Client

This client is a major investor-owned electric utility that has been delivering power to one of the most dynamic regions in the world for nearly 140 years, serving approximately 15 million people across a 50,000 square-mile service territory in Central, Coastal, and Southern California — making it one of the largest electric utilities in the United States. The organization is actively leading California's transformation to a net-zero economy, investing in grid modernization, energy storage, transportation electrification, and distributed energy resources, with professionals including engineers, project managers, data scientists, and operations specialists building the infrastructure that will define energy generation and distribution for the next half-century. Employees consistently praise a culture of safety, mentorship, and genuine commitment to professional development, and the average employee tenure of approximately 20 years reflects a workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusion are organizational priorities backed by real programs.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.