Organizational Development Specialist

There you are! We've been waiting for you…

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority is seeking one (1) experienced Organizational Development Specialist to join our team.

Who are you?

You are someone who appreciates wearing many different hats. While your passion is learning and development, you are also a “culture junkie” and get a rush out of creating and implementing game-changing projects and initiatives that help our organization to grow and thrive. You are an ace at helping an organization to achieve strategic business and operational objectives as it relates to leadership development, talent and career management, cultural initiatives, and training.

You are quick to raise your hand to volunteer to assist pretty much anyone who asks. You appreciate the magic that happens when a broad spectrum of people and ideas converge to solve a problem or create something great. You've got lots of energy, a “can-do!” attitude, and are looking to plant roots in a place that appreciates all you have to offer. You are a great individual contributor as well as a team player.

Who are we?

We are the owners/operators of the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. We are a small but mighty team of 280-ish employees who take tremendous pride in the work we do and the important role we play in our community and the Reno-Tahoe region. We are Accounting professionals and Maintenance staff. We are Architects and Engineers, Police Officers and Operations Managers (and much more). And, we are undertaking the largest capital improvement project in the history of our Airport: MoreRNO.

What's it like working on the People Operations Team?

There's constantly something interesting happening at the RTAA, and as a member of “People Ops,” you are always close to the heart of the action. For this role, we are looking for ambition and expertise in equal measure as we guide our organization into an exciting era which will see the opening of a new RTAA Headquarters building (HQ) and new terminals. We are extremely culture-focused and work hard every day to keep our department and our organization moving forward in a positive direction. In short, it's busy, it's important, and it makes a difference to people in many ways.

In this role you will be immediately immersed in a wide variety of projects, so you'll need to hit the ground running. We are building a new professional learning program, researching how a Learning Management System (LMS) can support our efforts, providing ongoing strategic support for onboarding programs, and working on a framework for leadership development. It's busy, but it's also fun and important.

Responsibilities: In This Role You Will

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of talent, leadership, and organizational development programs to improve employee performance, engagement and retention.
• Serve as part of the HR team in the development of policy, strategic planning and resource allocation and coordination to support the RTAA's mission, vision and goals; and provide reports, recommendations, and advice, as necessary, to support and help achieve department and RTAA objectives.
• Serve as a partner to leadership within the organization to assess organizational and leadership development, talent and career management, and training needs, and identify priorities and appropriate sequence.
• Lead, develop, design, and implement plans, programs, and solutions targeted to achieve the identified needs and priorities. Instruct and deliver a variety of classes or courses to RTAA employees.
• Support organizational culture through the development and management of employee recognition programs and recognition program administration, employee-run committees such as the Culture Club, and programs such as Leadership Reno-Sparks, and Women of Achievement.
• Collaborate with leadership within the organization and internal and external subject matter experts to align talent and leadership development programs with best practices and organizational needs.
• Collaborate with others in the development and implementation of comprehensive human resources programs and systems including: New Employee onboarding job shadow, and internship programs.; assist in the development and implementation of related policies and procedures.
• Lead the RTAA's Succession Planning initiatives, helping to evaluate options and pathways that align programs and support tools with preparing internal talent to assume progressively more responsible roles and for the job task of the future. 
• Support Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Career Planning and Management, and Employee Engagement initiatives.
• Design, develop, review, evaluate, and support the development of written communication & training materials, visual aids, and reference materials, including course curriculums.
• Meet with managers, supervisors and staff; using individual and group interviews and survey instruments, conduct needs analyses and identify performance and training gaps; identify other organizational and work group barriers to performance; evaluate participant feedback and modify programs and instructional material.
• Coordinate registration and enrollment for assigned workshops and programs.
• Perform documentation, record keeping, assessment measures and reporting duties for activities; prepare reports, process documentation, correspondence and other written materials.

This position is essential personnel as part of RTAA's Emergency Response Team and is required to respond to airport incidents as requested/required.

Entry Salary: 

$94,915 - $116,787 per year, with opportunity for additional merit-based increases to a range maximum of $138,580. Initial salary placement will be based upon experience and qualifications. This position is salaried and exempt from overtime.

Benefits: 

The RTAA offers a competitive wage and benefit package and provides a high-quality work-life balance. Employee benefits include employer paid contributions to the Nevada PERS retirement program; 100% employer-paid health insurance for the employee; paid vacation and sick leave; and 14 paid holidays per year - just to name a few.

Minimum Requirements: Education | Experience

•      Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in adult education, psychology, public administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent combination of experience and training.

•         Five (5) to seven (7) years of serving as a strategic partner to management in the creating and implementing training and development initiatives. Must have experience in leading others and “managing up and down” the organization.

Required Licensing and/or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Driver's License; ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.
• SPHR/PHR or SHRM certification is highly preferred. 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

How to apply:

Click on the ‘Apply' button to fill out the short Work History Questionnaire and/or upload your detailed resume and cover letter on or before Sunday, November 8, 2026. Resumes are supplemental and selection to move forward is based on the online application information.  Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment may close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made. To find out more about the RTAA, visit the reno airport public website.  Make sure your work history and/or resume clearly speaks to whether you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are the right person for this position.

Review of Application: 

After submission, the application and/or resume will be reviewed to determine if it is complete and if minimum qualifications are met. 

Pre-Employment Requirements:

The RTAA requires each candidate to successfully complete employment history verification prior to being considered for employment. All employment offers are subject to completing and passing a drug-screening test, a fingerprint criminal history records check, and security badging test. 

Good luck! Please know we are here to help, so don't hesitate to call our People Operations Office if you have any questions about the application, recruitment, and/or selection process, the physical demands of the position, or requests for a reasonable accommodation. We're happy to help.

The RTAA is an organization that thrives by living our core values and by honoring the dignity of all individuals. With teamwork, respect, versatility and a focus on excellence, we serve our employees and our community with pride and passion. We are a drug-free workplace, and an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a healthy work environment.