Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?

Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

Hiring Salary Range: $89,000 - $133,500

Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level

PURPOSE: The Leadership and Professional Development Specialist  designs, develops, facilitates and evaluates leadership and professional development programs for Dairyland Power Cooperative employees and leaders. This individual contributor role combines corporate training with instructional design to help participants build skills they can apply in their work. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitate leadership and professional development courses for employees and leaders in in-person, virtual and blended settings. 

• Design and develop instructor-led, virtual and self-paced leadership and professional development learning materials, including facilitator guides, participant materials, presentations, activities, job aids and assessments. 

• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methods to create engaging, practical learning experiences that support workplace application. 

• Partner with leaders and subject matter experts to identify leadership and professional development needs, establish learning objectives and develop appropriate learning solutions. 

• Deliver established leadership and professional development programs in accordance with program requirements while adapting examples and facilitation techniques to the audience. 

• Lead discussions, practice activities, and skill-building exercises; provide constructive feedback that supports learning and workplace application. 

• Evaluate learning effectiveness through participant feedback, assessments and other appropriate measures; use findings to improve programs. 

• Maintain and update course content to reflect organizational priorities, participant needs and current practices. 

• Stay current on leadership development, professional development, facilitation, instructional design and adult learning practices. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in learning and development, instructional design, education, human resources, organizational development, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. 
• At least five (5) years of experience facilitating leadership, professional development, or related training in a corporate or organizational setting, with demonstrated success engaging adult learners and supporting skill application. 
• At least two (2) years of experience designing or developing instructor-led, virtual, or blended learning. This experience may overlap with the facilitation experience above. 
• Experience partnering with business leaders and subject matter experts to identify learning needs and develop training solutions. 
• Familiarity with Crucial Learning courses and their application to workplace leadership and communication, preferred
• Current certification from Blanchard to facilitate SLII® (Situational Leadership® II), preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong corporate facilitation and presentation skills, including the ability to guide discussion, manage group dynamics and adapt to different audiences. 
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methods and approaches to evaluating training effectiveness. 
• Ability to translate leadership and professional development needs into clear learning objectives and practical learning experiences. 
• Skill in developing accurate, professional training materials and using presentation, authoring, and collaboration tools. 
• Ability to build productive relationships with leaders, employees, HR partners and subject matter experts. 
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, project management, and follow-through skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple development and delivery priorities independently while meeting deadlines. 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand/sit; walk; use hands/fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS:

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

• Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
• Life insurance
• Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Robust Wellness Program
• New Flexible Work Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.