Learning & Development Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: Learning & Development Specialist

Location: Columbus, OH or Merrillville, IN (also open to candidates in KY, PA, VA, MD)

Work Schedule: Remote Mondays & Fridays; Onsite Tuesdays–Thursdays (flexibility for frequent travel in lieu of hybrid model)

Rate: $60–$70/hr

Contract Length: 6 Months (strong possibility of extension)

Contract Type: W-2 Only (U.S. Citizens – No visa sponsorships)

Position Summary

We are seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to support enterprise-wide training initiatives for a leading utilities provider. This position will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering engaging training programs for a wide range of stakeholders — from frontline field employees to managers and senior leadership.

The ideal candidate brings strong facilitation skills, instructional design capabilities, and experience managing “train-the-trainer” programs. This is a dynamic role requiring a mix of in-person and virtual training delivery. Experience in the utilities, energy, or field services industries is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver in-person and remote training sessions across business units, including operations, management, and executive levels.

Facilitate Train-the-Trainer sessions to enable internal trainers and champions.

Collaborate with internal teams and subject matter experts to design and refine learning content.

Customize training materials to align with business goals, system updates, and stakeholder needs.

Evaluate training effectiveness and apply feedback to continuously improve delivery.

Manage logistics and scheduling for multi-location training rollouts.

Support change adoption through engaging learning experiences that promote buy-in and behavioral change.

Maintain accurate training documentation, tracking, and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of experience in learning & development, training, or instructional design roles.

Proven experience designing and delivering Train-the-Trainer programs.

Strong facilitation skills across diverse stakeholder groups, including field operations staff.

Instructional design experience, including e-learning, instructor-led, and blended learning models.

Proficient in tools such as PowerPoint, Articulate 360, Adobe, MS Teams, and LMS platforms.

Experience working in utilities, energy, construction, or other field-based environments is highly preferred.

Comfortable traveling regularly or working in a hybrid onsite/remote environment.

Ability to quickly learn technical and operational systems and translate them into effective training programs.

Full-time

Hybrid remote