The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) Central Office, located at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO, is currently conducting a recruitment search for the position of Training Specialist within our Human Resources Division. This role is instrumental in designing and delivering instructional and training services to employees across the organization. The Training Specialist will independently manage all aspects of the training process.
- Training & Development Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in training, instructional design, or a related field. - Instructional Design & Assessment: Experienced in using ADDIE and/or SAM methodology and training assessments to identify needs and build practical, impactful learning solutions. - Digital Learning & Accessibility: Skilled in administering LMS platforms like Moodle, Blackboard and webinars to deliver engaging online courses, including multimedia content integration and 508 compliances. - Communication & Presentation: Strong verbal and written communication skills; excels in delivering clear, engaging in-person and virtual presentations to diverse audiences. - Employee Recognition Programs: Experienced in designing and managing awards and recognition initiatives to enhance engagement. - Organization & Multi-tasking: Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple training projects and priorities effectively. - Technology Adaptability: Quick to learn and apply new tools and software for training development and delivery
Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: - Training Strategy: Collaborates with the Employee Development Manager to assess training needs and recommends learning solutions. - Program Design & Delivery: Plans and delivers diverse training formats-including classroom, online, webinars, and microlearning-tailored to VCS roles and aligned with organizational goals. - Curriculum & Content Development: Creates engaging, adult-learning-based content such as lesson plans, guides, videos, and testing materials for both virtual and in-person training. - System & Session Preparation: Develops training modules, sets up sessions with preloaded materials, and establishes SOPs to support seamless learning experiences. - Instruction & Administrative Support: Leads training sessions and manages administrative tasks like course enrollment, account creation, and participant communications. - Additional Responsibilities & Flexibility: Perform and adapt to additional responsibilities as needed. - Travel: Occasional travel may be required.