Energy Trust of Oregon

Learning and Development Partner

Energy Trust of Oregon

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Portland • Oregon • United States

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Salary

💰 $88,800 - $112,800 per year

About the role

  • Design, deliver, and coordinate employee learning framework and programs in alignment with organizational goals and competencies
  • In partnership with the rest of the People Strategies team, develop and implement approaches to meet learning and development needs of the organization as identified in our 2026-2030 Multiyear Plan and aspirational values, rooted in relevant metrics, innovative practices, and diversity, equity, and inclusion principles
  • Revise and manage the career development lattice (CDL) and program, including re-envisioning the lattice to include clear competencies, aligning the program to performance management and compensation systems as appropriate, offering training to staff on how to use the program, and coaching managers and employees on career development strategies
  • Assess and determine where to develop and deliver trainings internally and where to contract with external providers; vet, select, and manage relationships with those providers
  • Conduct program evaluations to understand the effectiveness of training solutions
  • Design, develop, communicate, and assess learning pathways, programs, and resources for employees based on our CDL in our Learning Management System (LMS) that foster opportunities for growth in line with our organizational, strategic, and cultural goals
  • Manage Energy Trust’s relationship with LinkedIn Learning to maximize use of the platform
  • Manage the back-end administration of learning and development programs such as scheduling, enrollment, materials creation, document conversion
  • In partnership with the Director of People Services and the People Strategies Lead, develop and implement a succession planning program for the organization, including identifying critical roles, supporting leaders in succession mapping, and managing development of a leadership bench
  • In partnership with other members of the People Services team, support the Employee Engagement partner in onboarding and orientation programs that ensure employees are welcomed, understand the organization’s purpose and partner with managers to ensure a positive and productive onboarding process for all staff
  • Work with hiring managers across the organization to support a consistent onboarding experience aligned with inclusive learning approaches
  • Where appropriate, deliver internal trainings using best practices for adult learning and an engaging, dynamic facilitation approach
  • Serve as an internal facilitation resource for team meetings, retreats, all-staff events, and other facilitation needs
  • Help develop a consistent, efficient, inclusive approach to team retreats that can be used across the organization; support with implementation of that approach
  • Provide individual or small-group coaching, follow-up, and engagement to support ongoing implementation of concepts delivered through training
  • Serve as an internal resource on training and development options for staff
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  • Perform all functions of the job in a safe manner

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in education, human resources, organizational development, social sciences, or other related fields, or equivalent professional experience
  • 5-8 years of relevant experience in learning and development; experience must be within an organization that highly values a diverse workforce
  • Experience and comfort developing curricula on a range of topics and in a range of formats (in-person, virtual, asynchronous, etc.)
  • Experience developing competency frameworks and/or career development frameworks
  • Experience conducting program evaluation and implementing findings
  • Experience with LMS administration and LMS course design
  • Dynamic communicator able to connect to a variety of audiences, including senior leaders and frontline staff
  • Strong facilitator with experience engaging and guiding participants through learning and meeting experiences in both virtual and in-person environments
  • Understanding of change management principles - uses tools like readiness assessments, communication plans and reinforcement strategies to sustain outcomes from trainings
  • Understanding of adult learning principles
  • Outstanding independent project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring of programs with minimal supervision. Able to work effectively with minimal supervision
  • Strong administrative skills and ability to manage time efficiently through multiple projects and competing deadlines
  • High level of emotional intelligence, positive communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with all staff of different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences
  • Comfort with ambiguity, uncertainty, and organizational change
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Preferred training or certification in cultural competency and using a DEI lens
  • Ability to excel in a diverse, collaborative & innovative environment
Benefits
  • Health/dental/vision insurance
  • Employer sponsored and paid life/disability
  • 401(k) with a company contribution of 6% of your salary after 90 days of employment
  • TriMet pass
  • Access to health and dependent FSA/HSA accounts
  • Generous paid vacation, holidays and sick days
  • Paid volunteer hours
  • Employee assistance program
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Great colleagues and culture
  • Flexibility to work from home and/or an office space at the Portland, OR location
  • Work from home laptop provided

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
curriculum developmentcompetency frameworkscareer development frameworksprogram evaluationLMS administrationLMS course designadult learning principleschange management principlesproject managementtraining delivery
Soft skills
dynamic communicationfacilitationemotional intelligencerelationship buildingindependent project managementtime managementcomfort with ambiguitystrong verbal communicationstrong written communicationcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in educationBachelor's degree in human resourcesBachelor's degree in organizational developmentBachelor's degree in social sciencestraining in cultural competencyDEI certification