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Vital Farms · 1 day ago

Learning and Development Specialist

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Vital Farms is an industry-leading brand committed to Conscious Capitalism and fostering an inclusive environment. The Learning & Development Specialist will design and deliver impactful learning experiences, manage the L&D tech stack, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure effective training solutions that meet business needs.

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Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end creation of technical and functional learning experiences that accelerate proficiency in key business systems, tools, and skills

Build structured, role-based learning paths that support performance in critical functions (e.g., Sales, IT, Operations, Compliance) and future-focused competencies

Serve as the primary owner of our learning technology ecosystem, including platform administration, configuration, user support, and reporting

Manage relationships with learning tech vendors, evaluate new tools, and recommend opportunities to optimize our tech stack to anticipate future learning needs

Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, IT, and People Team to design and deliver training related to regulatory or risk-based requirements

Ensure training is engaging, relevant, and effective while meeting documentation, tracking, and compliance standards

Support ongoing updates to content as regulations, policies, and risks evolve

Collaborate with functional stakeholders to identify skill gaps and strategic priorities

Conduct needs assessments using data, stakeholder input, and learner feedback to design targeted, high-impact learning solutions aligned with business priorities

Serve as a trusted thought partner to functional leaders building training for their teams

Facilitate engaging learning experiences for diverse audiences, from individual contributors to senior leaders, using in-person, virtual, and hybrid delivery methods as appropriate

Support subject matter experts by helping translate complex or technical content into clear, learner-centered training materials

Manage the end-to-end execution of learning initiatives, including project planning, timelines, content development, vendor coordination (as needed), communications, and logistics

Partner with L&D leadership to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining a thoughtful, prioritized learning calendar

Support general L&D initiatives as needed, while maintaining primary ownership of functional and technical upskilling

Track program outcomes, adoption metrics, and tech utilization to gauge impact and inform iterative improvement

Continuously refine content, delivery methods, and tech tools to stay ahead of changing business needs

Contribute to the smooth execution of L&D programs by supporting calendar management, learner communications, and training logistics

Partner on learning event execution (virtual and in-person), including scheduling, materials preparation, and post-event follow-up

Administer learning surveys and assessments, compile results, and contribute to light reporting and insights on participation, completion, and learner feedback

Flex to support essential administrative and operational tasks that enable high-impact learning strategy and delivery

Qualification

Learning & DevelopmentInstructional DesignLearning TechnologiesLMS PlatformsData AnalysisDesign ThinkingCommunicationTeamwork

Required

Bachelors degree preferred

3+ years in Learning & Development, training design, instructional design, or related fields, with demonstrable experience driving functional and technical upskilling

Ability to travel 30-40% for trainings, company events, and Onboarding experiences, including commutable distance to a major airport

Demonstrated success with learning technologies, LMS platforms (360 Learning experience a plus), course authoring tools, and measurement/reporting frameworks

Skilled at translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable learning experiences

Exceptional communicator who builds strong partnerships across business units

A design thinker who champions learner-centric solutions and isn't afraid to experiment with new tools, technologies, and approaches

Strategic yet practical: able to balance big-picture impact with high-quality execution

Comfortable using data to understand learning impact, iterate quickly, and report meaningful insights to senior stakeholders

You're no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own

You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of

You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day

You can walk in someone else's boots – You seek to understand other's viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table

You don't walk on eggshells – You're not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations