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Energy Trust of Oregon · 3 days ago

Learning and Development Partner

Portland, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$89K/yr - $113K/yr

5+ years exp

Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. The Learning & Development Partner is responsible for designing and implementing training programs that enable employees to thrive and meet the organization's ambitious goals while fostering a positive employee experience.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Design, deliver, and coordinate employee learning framework and programs in alignment with organizational goals and competencies

In partnership with the rest of the People Strategies team, develop and implement approaches to meet learning and development needs of the organization as identified in our 2026-2030 Multiyear Plan and aspirational values, rooted in relevant metrics, innovative practices, and diversity, equity, and inclusion principles

Revise and manage the career development lattice (CDL) and program, including re-envisioning the lattice to include clear competencies, aligning the program to performance management and compensation systems as appropriate, offering training to staff on how to use the program, and coaching managers and employees on career development strategies

Assess and determine where to develop and deliver trainings internally and where to contract with external providers; vet, select, and manage relationships with those providers

Conduct program evaluations to understand the effectiveness of training solutions

Design, develop, communicate, and assess learning pathways, programs, and resources for employees based on our CDL in our Learning Management System (LMS) that foster opportunities for growth in line with our organizational, strategic, and cultural goals

Manage Energy Trust's relationship with LinkedIn Learning to maximize use of the platform

Manage the back-end administration of learning and development programs such as scheduling, enrollment, materials creation, document conversion

In partnership with the Director of People Services and the People Strategies Lead, develop and implement a succession planning program for the organization, including identifying critical roles, supporting leaders in succession mapping, and managing development of a leadership bench

In partnership with other members of the People Services team, support the Employee Engagement partner in onboarding and orientation programs that ensure employees are welcomed, understand the organization's purpose and partner with managers to ensure a positive and productive onboarding process for all staff

Work with hiring managers across the organization to support a consistent onboarding experience aligned with inclusive learning approaches

Where appropriate, deliver internal trainings using best practices for adult learning and an engaging, dynamic facilitation approach

Serve as an internal facilitation resource for team meetings, retreats, all-staff events, and other facilitation needs

Help develop a consistent, efficient, inclusive approach to team retreats that can be used across the organization; support with implementation of that approach

Provide individual or small-group coaching, follow-up, and engagement to support ongoing implementation of concepts delivered through training

Serve as an internal resource on training and development options for staff

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Perform all functions of the job in a safe manner

Qualification

Learning Management System (LMS)Curriculum DevelopmentProgram EvaluationCompetency FrameworksAdult Learning PrinciplesDynamic CommunicationProject ManagementCultural CompetencyChange ManagementEmotional IntelligenceFacilitation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in education, human resources, organizational development, social sciences, or other related fields, or equivalent professional experience

5-8 years of relevant experience in learning and development; experience must be within an organization that highly values a diverse workforce

Experience and comfort developing curricula on a range of topics and in a range of formats (in-person, virtual, asynchronous, etc.)

Experience developing competency frameworks and/or career development frameworks

Experience conducting program evaluation and implementing findings

Experience with LMS administration and LMS course design

Dynamic communicator able to connect to a variety of audiences, including senior leaders and frontline staff

Strong facilitator with experience engaging and guiding participants through learning and meeting experiences in both virtual and in-person environments

Understanding of change management principles - uses tools like readiness assessments, communication plans and reinforcement strategies to sustain outcomes from trainings

Understanding of adult learning principles

Outstanding independent project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring of programs with minimal supervision. Able to work effectively with minimal supervision

Strong administrative skills and ability to manage time efficiently through multiple projects and competing deadlines

High level of emotional intelligence, positive communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with all staff of different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences

Comfort with ambiguity, uncertainty, and organizational change

Strong verbal and written communication skills