Kitsap Regional Library · 8 hours ago
Training and Development Specialist
Kitsap Regional Library is looking for a Training & Development Specialist to play a key role in shaping our team's growth by designing and delivering a curriculum of impactful training programs. This role involves developing and delivering learning opportunities that support the Library's mission and goals, ensuring staff have the necessary skills for effective performance.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deliver high-quality, customer-focused training, presentations, and training materials in a variety of formats and delivery methods
Develop and administer the Library's annual training plan
Facilitate, invite, and incorporate perspectives from management into the Library's training plan, to enhance and improve learning opportunities for the workforce
Provide consultation on training/learning and organizational development activities to staff and management
Recommend solutions on topics such as the availability of learning opportunities, supporting development goals and performance, contracting for training, the use and configuration of a Learning Management System (LMS), communications and reporting of learning and development goals
With input from the Director of DEI and other key staff, develop, facilitate and administer DEI learning activities
Explain and apply training policies, procedure, and practices to staff and management
Maintain and support the development of training practices, curriculum, required class materials, evaluation processes, and follow-up
Oversee or assist in the development of the Library's Staff Day events
Actively fosters a work environment where team members feel respected and valued
May facilitate committee meetings and perform related administrative functions
Serve as a SharePoint site owner, developing and maintaining SharePoint pages and job aids to support DEI learning and other focus areas
Maintain accurate training, evaluation, statistical records, and competencies necessary for each position; conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps and learning objectives
Prepare statistical training program
Participate in special projects, committees, and conferences as assigned
Monitor and ensure fiscal responsibility for the training budget
Build and maintain relationships with subject matter experts, vendors, and both internal and external partners to ensure training accuracy and relevance
Aligns all work with the Library's strategic direction, DEI recommended priorities, and other related efforts such as the work of the Equity Team
Perform other related duties as
Qualification
Required
Candidates must have an Associates of Arts Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or other related field plus three years' relevant experience OR the equivalent combination of five years' education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skills that allows for successful performance of the job
Demonstrated in their application materials, candidates must have experience coordinating and facilitating training programs, meetings, and presentations for adult audiences
Candidates must be able to travel to Library branches throughout Kitsap County and off-site locations
Preferred
Working directly with staff from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Developing and maintaining a comprehensive curriculum
Using and administering learning management systems
Providing advice or consultation to employees, supervisors and senior leaders on employee training and development; employee orientation and onboarding; diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging; career planning; employee relations and workforce planning
Benefits
Employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week are eligible to participate in our medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, long term disability insurance plans, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), as well as our employee assistance program.
Additionally, all employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Employees in this position earn 15 days per year of vacation leave over the course of their first year, 13 days of sick leave, and 1 personal day each year.
Kitsap Regional Library participates in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).