Learning and Development Specialist

ABOUT US

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens offers world-class horticulture, art & nature-based exhibitions and educational programs. The 13-acre indoor and outdoor facility—situated two miles from downtown Columbus—features glasshouses including the historic John F. Wolfe Palm House; botanical gardens including the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden and Scotts Miracle Gro-Foundation Community Garden Campus; and event venues. The Conservatory is home to the largest collection of Chihuly glass in a botanical garden and Light Raiment II by internationally renowned artist James Turrell. Committed to the community, the Conservatory strives to provide an accessible and welcoming experience to all.

MISSION

As a premier botanical garden destination, we connect people to nature and create life enhancing experiences.

VISION

Envision a world that celebrates nature as essential to the human experience.

JOB SUMMARY

The Learning and Development Specialist is responsible for managing the Conservatory’s training and development initiatives for our workforce based on the Conservatory’s learning & development strategy. This includes researching, developing, and implementing training programs that offer employees continuous growth and advancement. The Learning and Development Specialist facilitates the administration of the company’s Learning Management System (LMS), professional development policies, and talent development strategies.

The Learning and Development Specialist is a grant-funded position. Funding has been secured through December 31, 2028.

This job is based on site in Columbus, Ohio.

Additional Information: This is a full-time, exempt position. This position is eligible for the Conservatory's benefit package offered to full-time employees, which includes medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid Life/AD&D/Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance, participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Program (OPERS), optional 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), and complimentary membership to the Conservatory.

Compensation: $55,000 - $61,000 annual salary.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal Learning & Development Program Administration

• Assess training needs throughout the organization, review and deliver content, maintain existing content, and provide customer service to Learning Management System (LMS) users.

• Facilitate the development of custom, organization-specific training modules to educate employees about mission, vision, values, history, business practices, and strategic plans.

• Curate training curricula including ready-made LMS trainings, external resources, and internal resources to enhance widely used skills and align staff to strategic skill priorities.

• Partner with leaders to develop custom department-focused training programs on topics most relevant to their field/function.

External Professional Development Administration

• Assess and promote external professional development opportunities relevant to organization’s strategic priorities.

• Facilitate administration of external professional development policies, recommending improvements as needed.

• Compile external resources available throughout the organization into a central information repository accessible via LMS or other internal tools.

Functional Excellence

• Support and enhance the Conservatory’s Learning & Development strategy

• Stay current on emerging learning technologies and trends to enhance training offerings.

• Establish systems of receiving and reviewing feedback on L&D initiatives, conduct participant evaluations and focus groups, ensures organization is staying up-to-date on more current technology and business practices.

• Provide data analytics and reporting as needed on all Learning and Development initiatives.

• Serve as a collaborative member of the Human Resources team, supporting colleagues and assisting with departmental responsibilities, projects, and initiatives as needed; other duties as assigned.

CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 2-5 years’ experience in a Human Resources role responsible for organizational Learning & Development.

• 2 or more years’ experience managing projects with a high level of detail.

• Previous experience administering a Learning Management System; familiarity with Absorb LMS is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.

• Human Resources certification (SHRM-CP/PHR) is a plus.

• Learning & Development certification is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Learning & Development best practices

• Ability to assess training needs and design effective learning solutions

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and job levels

• Strong presentation, teaching, and coaching skills

• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills

• Strong project-management: detail-oriented and deadline driven

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

EEO Statement: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Conservatory does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, lactation status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other protected status. The Conservatory values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.