Training and Development Specialist

At a Glance 

Role: Training and Development Specialist

Reports to: Sr. Director, Learning and Organizational Development

Location: Remote within the U.S.; Federal Way, WA considered for hybrid 

Number of Direct Reports: 0

Required Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development (OD) or related field. Requires 8 years of work experience with 3-5 years in leadership development.  Must have experience with curriculum design, proven track record of delivering engaging training and facilitating groups in online, hybrid and in person contexts. 

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. for any employer.

Travel: Up to 10% of time in the U.S.

Estimated Salary Range: $75,220 - $90,900.

World Vision USA

When you work at World Vision, your passions and talents come together to meet the greatest needs in the world today. We're a global Christian humanitarian organization, and we partner with children, families, and their communities to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. We empower people out of poverty. We're Christian and follow Jesus' example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed through serving every child we can regardless of faith. Are you feeling called to explore joining us? We hope so.

The Job

World Vision is looking for a Training & Development Specialist to join the People and Culture Division of World Vision USA. As an independent professional, you will serve on the Leadership and Organizational Development Team as the L&D point of contact for all leadership training at World Vision US.  This individual will work with internal leaders and external vendors to customize and contextualize materials, deliver training, and lead groups/cohorts to apply learning.  

You will:

• Identify and help implement vendor partnerships to support sustainable leadership development at scale and speed. 
• Ensure Christ-centered leadership development programs and experience for staff in alignment with our mission and vision.
• Facilitate and deliver innovative and engaging training programs using a variety of training methods including webinars, and e-learning modules, and some in-person experiences.  You will facilitate groups or cohorts to apply learning.
• Customize and contextualize training programs based on needs assessment and World Vision goals.
• Manage compliance training, scheduling, logistics, materials, and LMS requirements.  You will monitor feedback and adapt programs based on training impact.
• Help carry out our Christian organization’s mission, vision, and strategies. 
• Personify the ministry of World Vision by witnessing to Christ and ministering to others through life, deed, word, and sign.
• Keep Christ central in individual and corporate life. Actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, chapel, prayer, worship, devotions, and leadership of devotions); incorporate WV Core Values into decisions within scope of role.

Your Ideal Candidate Profile: 

• Passionate about the World Vision mission and your role in guiding leaders and staff to reach their full potential.
• Proven track record and past performance in facilitation, training delivery and instructional design of managers/leaders in a medium to larger-sized complex organization.
• Past experience/certifications to deliver training such as Crucial Conversations and proficiency using Articulate 360 or similar software. 
• Self-starter, independent, and results focused professional.  You know that the call to save lives is urgent.

Your Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development (OD) or related field.
• Requires 8 years of work experience with 3-5 years in leadership development. 
• Must have experience with curriculum design, proven track record of delivering engaging training and facilitating groups in online, hybrid and in person contexts. 

Salary Range & Benefits: 

• WVUS Pay Grade Level: 224
• Typical hiring range is $75,220 - $90,900.
• The full salary range for this role is $71,300 - $110,500
• This range applies to locations with a market similar to our Federal Way and Washington D.C. offices. A different range may apply based on your work location.
• Job offers are based on relevant qualifications and pay equity.
• Please indicate your salary expectations in the application.
• In addition, we have a robust and comprehensive benefits package to round our total compensation package. Click here to learn more.

Where This Job Could Take Your Career: 

As a L&D professional in People and Culture, this role will be seen as a critical to achieving the P&C vision. You will be part of World Vision USA as well as part of the larger World Vision International Partnership. Globally, we have over 40,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries (~1,000 staff with World Vision US). 

About World Vision: 

We're a global Christian humanitarian organization. We partner with children, families, and their communities to empower them as they reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For nearly 75 years, World Vision has followed Jesus' example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. We serve every child regardless of faith.

What Happens Next? 

Applications are reviewed weekly. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an initial phone conversation with a recruiter. If questions arise on our end about your application, we will message you to learn more. Finalists will then participate in delivering a mock classroom training presentation to members of the panel interview and close out the interview with Q&A from the panel. We encourage you to submit a PDF resume and a cover letter! Our goal is to fill this vacancy with the right person in the shortest amount of time.