Learning and Development Specialist

Ventura, CA
Full Time
Business Operations
Mid Level

About Us 

We are an award-winning California-based environmental consulting firm with 600+ professionals and more than 30 years of diverse experience serving clients in transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government sectors. Our mission is to deliver practical, science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities, infrastructure, and natural systems. 

As a people-centric organization, we value collaboration, fairness, and transparency, and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth while offering robust career opportunities. We are especially proud of our recent Great Place To Work® certification, which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and our team-member experiences.  
 

About The Role  

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to design and develop company-wide blended learning programs using objectives-based instructional strategies. We are seeking an experienced instructional designer with a strong background developing professional skills curricula for highly technical audiences, particularly in project management, coaching, consulting, and supervisory and leadership development. The successful candidate will be able to design integrated learning experiences that combine virtual instructor-led training, self-directed learning, and practical application. This individual must be adaptable, collaborative, innovative, and comfortable independently leading curriculum-development projects from analysis through implementation. 


How We Collaborate 
 

This role may offer a hybrid work setup, blending time in the office with remote work as business needs evolve. We enjoy coming together in person to collaborate, connect with teammates, and partner with clients, and may prioritize candidates who live within 50 miles of a Rincon office. Eligible office locations for this role include Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.   (Please note: While this role's location is listed as a single location, we encourage you to apply if you reside in or near any of the CA locations listed above.) 


What You'll Do 

  • Act as an instructional designer, working closely with the Learning and Development Manager, HR team, and Rincon Consultant subject matter experts to develop high-priority curricula. 

  • Own the instructional design process with occasional LMS support.  

  • Design and develop high priority curricula: Project Management, Coaching, Consulting, Supervisory/Leadership 

  • Assess, plan, and design content, using the ADDIE or similar methodology, including learning objectives, participant guides, job aids, PowerPoint decks, interactive activities, and more for synchronous, asynchronous, and blended delivery. 

  • Create eLearning content using a variety of authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Rise, Vyond, and Camtasia. 

  • Evaluate and transform existing presentations, reference materials, SME knowledge, and other source content into cohesive, learner-centered curricula aligned with defined business and performance outcomes. 

  • Design, conduct, and evaluate post instruction outcomes using various levels of current learning evaluation methods, in adherence with Kirkpatrick’s levels of evaluation.  

  • Work in close coordination with internal departments to review, validate, and create training materials that is in line with Rincon Consultants best practices for the identified curricula.  

  • Support the team in maintaining accurate information in our Learning Management System (LMS), (minimal, role would be back up to primary). 

  • Additional assignments as needed to support training-related initiatives. 


​​​​​​​What You'll Bring 

  • Experience creating learning pathways or curriculum programs that span multiple learning modalities and support skill development over time. 

  • Bachelor’s degree in adult learning, communications, organizational development, human resources, or a similar field. 

  • 3+ years of experience designing and developing live in-person, live virtual, and blended learning solutions. 

  • Demonstrated experience designing and developing professional skills curricula, including areas such as project management, leadership development, coaching, consulting skills, communication, customer service, or similar business-focused training programs. 

  • Advanced knowledge and detailed understanding of training theories, methodologies, and techniques. 

  • Proficient in Learning & Development industry trends, using market analysis to gain additional insights to “innovation” within our learning strategies. 

  • Strong project-management skills, including the ability to scope work, establish development plans, manage reviews and dependencies, negotiate priorities, and deliver multiple curriculum-development projects within established deadlines. 

  • Experience implementing training programs and knowledge of successful measurement result reports. 

  • Strong interpersonal skills and high comfort level working in collaborative environments with diverse backgrounds as well as presenting to senior leaders in the firm. 

  • Outstanding communication and relationship skills with abilities to facilitate conversations and consultations with leaders and SMEs. 

  • Organized, an eye for detail, and can put ideas into a tangible form with minimal supervision. 

  • Able to take command of project management tasks (inclusive of but not limited to prioritization, negotiation, multi-tasking) to drive projects to completion within deadlines. 

  • Working knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS). 

  • Highly computer literate and proficient in using Microsoft Suite and other technologies. 

  • Creative thinkers with a positive attitude who enjoy cultivating results and empowering people. 

  • Ability to produce recent work samples upon request. 

 
Preferred Experience 

  • Experience providing training within the AEC or consulting industry. 

  • Experience communicating and training through Microsoft Teams. 

  • Experience in SCORM compliant eLearning solutions including development, design, graphic design, audio/visual production, and using eLearning applications such as Storyline, Rise, Vyond, Camtasia, and other eLearning design tools. 

  • Strong experience with Microsoft 360 apps including Forms, Teams, SharePoint, etc. 

  • Learning & Development certifications through ATD such as CPTD, APTD, or certifications through SHRM. 



Investing in You 

The base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000 - $95,000, plus a generous benefits program. Salary ranges are based on the market median of similar jobs, according to third-party salary benchmark surveys. Base pay is determined based on internal equity and a candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support employee well-being, growth, and financial security. Our benefits are designed to offer flexibility and choice, including health coverage options, employer-sponsored insurance, retirement benefits, generous time off, and programs that support learning, growth, and community engagement. 

Explore more about our culture, benefits, and life at Rincon on our Culture and Benefits page. 


Additional Employment Information 

Individuals offered employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment. Additionally, those hired who may be assigned to federal projects will be subject to further drug testing, including screening for cannabinoids (THC/marijuana), in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and other applicable federal regulations, which take precedence over California state and local laws. 


 

Rincon Consultants does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further, such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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