Learning and Organizational Development Specialist

NFPA

Learning and Organizational Development Specialist for NFPA leading training strategies and executing organizational development initiatives. Focused on employee competencies for success in a remote environment.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $69,850 - $115,279 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the VP, Human Resources to develop and execute NFPA’s learning and organizational development strategy.
Create an annual learning and organizational development strategy that supports talent development, engagement, and retention.
Stay informed on industry trends and best practices in workplace learning and organizational development.
Conduct organizational needs assessments to identify skill gaps and develop recommendations for learning priorities aligned with NFPA strategy.
Design and deliver high-impact learning programs that span the employee lifecycle — including onboarding, management training, leader development and upskilling initiatives.
Own the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring effective content management and reporting.
Collaborate with internal subject matter experts and external vendors to deliver high-quality learning content.
Reinforce NFPA’s organizational values (Get Connected, Be Curious, Be Bold, Own It) and desired behaviors through programs, tools, and leadership practices.
Translate culture and engagement insights into actionable interventions.
Develop and deliver engaging solutions using instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced training.
Create engaging training materials, job aids, and performance support tools grounded in adult learning principles.
Facilitate live and virtual workshops, lunch-and-learns, and team development sessions.
Develop tools and resources to strengthen and continuously improve performance development processes.
Coach and support managers in conducting effective performance and career development conversations.
Support initiatives and change management resources related to organizational change, career pathing and succession planning.
Contribute to internal communication and champion a culture of learning by promoting available resources and encouraging continuous skill development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Psychology or equivalent
5 + years of experience in learning and development, instructional design, or organizational effectiveness.
Professional certification ( SHRM-CP, PHR, ATD CPLP, or CPTD) is ideal.
Experience providing coaching and mentoring for performance development and career pathing is essential.
Predictive Index certification preferred or equivalent experience with motivation and engagement assessments and practices.
Possess high Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and outstanding collaboration skills.
Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Highly organized, with flexibility and creativity to be able to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
Demonstrated success designing and facilitating learning programs, particularly with a remote workforce.
Proficient with Learning Management Systems and digital learning tools (Articulate, Rise, LinkedIn Learning, etc.).
Possess deep understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and behavior change strategies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

learning and developmentinstructional designorganizational effectivenesscoachingmentoringperformance developmentcareer pathingadult learning principlesbehavior change strategies

Soft Skills

emotional intelligencecollaborationcommunicationfacilitationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsflexibilitycreativity

Certifications

SHRM-CPPHRATD CPLPCPTDPredictive Index certification