Learning & Development Specialist

World Relief

Learning & Development Specialist at World Relief developing training programs for staff in Chicagoland. Collaborating on employee strengths, managing trainings, and facilitating staff events.

Posted 5/18/2026part-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $28 - $33 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and coordinate an annual all-staff learning plan for Chicagoland staff and managers
Collaborate with managers to assess individual strengths and skill gaps
Support work groups that are designing or providing input on training needs and learning initiatives
Implement all-staff training opportunities and program-specific training opportunities
Track and communicate training delivery and participation
Support the rollout of mandatory training sessions (e.g., PSEAH, Non-Harassment)
Create and evolve "how-to" guides for common workplace tasks
Manage relationships with external learning platforms and external leadership coaches
Plan and facilitate monthly staff meetings
Lead the planning and implementation of annual staff events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Mature and personal Christian faith
Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Relief's Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
2+ years of experience in training coordination or Adult Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Strong organizational and project management skills
Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and accountability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with online learning platforms and HR compliance training
Ability to collaborate across departments and with external vendors and partners
Familiarity with SharePoint page design and/or demonstrated ability to learn new systems quickly
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, demonstrating cultural competence, inclusivity, and a commitment to ongoing learning

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package
Employee discount program for part-time employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

training coordinationadult educationproject managementonline learning platformsHR compliance trainingSharePoint page design

Soft Skills

organizational skillsdetail-orientedaccountabilitywritten communicationverbal communicationcollaborationcultural competenceinclusivitycommitment to ongoing learning

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree