Learning & Development Specialist

At Coborn's, Inc. we go all out to "Be Remarkable". Our culture celebrates employee ideas and encourages creative innovations. We're growing, learning, and overflowing with energy. In a dynamic atmosphere that welcomes diversity, we are investing in our employees, along with the growth of our company. Join our grocery teams and connect with guests in a fast-paced retail position with advancement opportunities where you are encouraged to shine as you use your guest service skills. If you're friendly and dependable and you like to work with terrific guests, we'd love to talk about an opportunity on our team.

About the Learning and Development Specialist:

As a Learning and Development Specialist, you will support the growth and development of employees and the organization by designing, developing, delivering and implementing training programs and resources by collaborating with stakeholders to determine the needs and content of courses/programs and appropriate methods of delivery. Areas of concentration include (but are not limited to) retail specific content, retail systems applications, and leadership and talent development.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the ability to collaborate with and coach SMEs to specific training results that align with larger organizational goals, project manage and sustain program management for new and existing programs and have knowledge in instructional design and adult learning theories. This position will coordinate training activities and workshops and seminars, while meeting Coborn's vision to "Be Remarkable!"

* Instructional Design: Create learning through the Instructional Design process by partnering with Subject Matter Experts to design and develop learning resources using a wide variety of print, graphics, audio, and video (media) technology as well as e-learning authoring tools; utilize multiple types of learning activities, including lectures, demonstrations, practice scenarios, and interactive exercises; work with content delivery platforms including the learning management system and webinar platform.
* Deliver training through a variety of methods: Use a variety of instructional techniques and formats to facilitate a wide range of training programs and train-the-trainer workshops (virtually and in person) that focus on industry/company specific concepts, practices and procedures, as well as managerial and leadership development, along with talent development concepts; communicate and provide professional and technical support to location-level trainers and employees for created trainings.
* Project Management/Change Management: Partner with SMEs and Stakeholders to review and revise existing programs by partnering with areas of the business and evaluating concepts, strategies, and instructional materials to continuously advance the training program.
* Data Driven Decision Making: Develop and maintain training metrics to evaluate effectiveness of training; recommend changes to curricula or delivery methods based on instructional effectiveness data, current or future performance requirements, feasibility, and costs.
* Manage logistics for specific Learning & Development initiatives and programs. Which could include printing, mailing, ordering and other administrative duties.

We are looking for someone who:

* Has the knowledge of (or the ability to quickly learn how to use) eLearning authoring tools like Articulate 360
* Has experience with filming and editing videos
* Experience in multiple training deliveries including in person facilitation and virtual facilitation through webinar platforms, evaluating learning impact and an understanding of methodologies for evaluating training.
* Possesses a current state driver's license and valid insurance with the ability to travel to business locations as needed.
* Bachelor's Degree in Training & Development, Education, Instructional Design, Communication and/or related field preferred.

Here is a taste of what we offer our team:

* Vacation Pay, Holidays and Sunday Premium Pay
* Employee Discount & Company-Sponsored Stock (ESOP) (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
* Employee Growth & Development Opportunities
* 401(k) plans with Company Match
* Voluntary Benefits - Including Vision Insurance
* Full-Time Employees are eligible for: Medical & Dental Insurance and Tuition Reimbursement

Coborn's, Inc. is a fast-growing employee-owned grocery retailer located in the Midwest. Our grocery store formats include Coborn's, Cash Wise, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher's, and we offer unique online grocery home delivery services through our CobornsDelivers and Cash Wise Delivers locations. Coborn's, Inc. also owns and operates liquor stores under the Coborn's Liquor, Cash Wise Liquor, Andy's Liquor and Captain Jack's brands. Additionally, our fuel and convenience division, pharmacy, in-house grocery warehouse and distribution center, in-house Central Bakery, and Tops Cleaners are significant assets to our operations. We also have a handful of other retail entities in the markets where the fit is right: Little Dukes, Holiday Stationstores, Ace Hardware, Country Floral Gifts & Greenhouse, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Bros Coffee, Subway and Erbert and Gerbert's.

Our remarkable employees strive to inspire happiness, healthy living and simplicity one guest at a time. With a vibrant and fun work environment, ongoing opportunities for career growth, and generous benefit packages, Coborn's offers a bright future for all employee owners.

In addition to the perks mentioned above:

We know everyone needs a coffee break to recharge from time to time, employees who work in a store with a coffee shop receive a discount on their purchase!

We also offer flexible scheduling. We understand that many of our employees are trying to juggle school, practice, family time, errands and personal hobbies, all with only about 16 hours of awake time in a day.

We celebrate a culture of recognition, encouraging employees to recognize and thank one another for remarkable behavior. We even have an app for that!

We're always looking for motivated, high-potential employees who want to be part of our next generation of leaders! There are opportunities to grow within our company to positions you may not yet even know exist. Coborn's, Inc. offers a variety of development programs for employees who want to grow their careers with us.

Finally, we believe that building a team of people with different backgrounds, beliefs, experiences and perspectives inspires fresh thinking and opens us up to new possibilities. We are an EEO/AA Employer - All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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