Learning and Development Specialist

Job overview

The Learning and Development Specialist position is listed in Washington, DC, and the posting gives a wage of $60 per hour for 15 hours per week, with funding for up to 780 total hours. The work supports the National Park Service’s RTCA Community Assistance Academy through NEW Solutions’ Experienced Services Program; the opportunity is for applicants legally eligible to work in the United States and has a minimum age of 55. The specialist coordinates, designs, delivers, and improves Academy learning experiences to meet practitioner needs and program priorities. The role develops accessible curriculum, coordinates trainers and participants, evaluates course effectiveness, supports strategic planning, and fosters peer learning through Communities of Practice.

What you'll do

• Develop and manage curriculum and training delivery plans, including scheduling, tracking, reporting, and troubleshooting
• coordinate Academy courses with the NPS Training Specialist and subject matter experts
• develop practical learning content using case studies and real-world applications
• coordinate trainers and facilitators
• promote training and participant engagement
• assess training needs and course effectiveness
• analyze feedback and recommend improvements
• support strategic planning and prepare leadership briefings and memos
• coordinate Communities of Practice and peer learning.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

learning and development specialist

instructional design

adult learning

curriculum development

training coordination

national park service

rtca community assistance academy

washington dc

new solutions

$60 per hour

15 hours per week

up to 780 hours

minimum age 55

travel may be required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an MA/MS in instructional design, adult learning, or a related field, formal training or certification in adult learning or instructional design, and at least five years of additional experience. One to three overnight and air trips may be required. The posting states enrollees are not federal employees or NEW Solutions employees.

About the employer

National Experienced Workforce Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Educational Support Services. Sector: 61.