Learning and Development Manager

Job Summary:

As the Learning and Development Manager, you will leverage theories of instructional design to create and deploy internal training initiatives and support the organization’s talent development and employee engagement efforts. In this role, you will collaborate with members of the Learning and Development team and subject matter experts (SMEs) across the organization to curate bespoke online training modules. Devise lesson plans and strategize curriculum development, informed by best practices in instructional design within a variety of instructional contexts, including e-learning, blended learning, virtual, and in-person instruction.

You will be part of a larger HR Team that supports a staff of over 1,700 worldwide. While based in the U.S., you will support staff globally. You will be reporting to the Global Lead of Learning and Development.

This position is remote due to Covid-19, but you will be based in Washington, DC once restrictions have been lifted.

Job Responsibilities:

Instructional Design and Development 70%

• Collaborate with teams and subject manager experts to drive the design, development, and implementation of learning initiatives
• Develop storyboards to create online training modules
• Use design principles to create robust graphics, audio-visual materials, and interactive content to support learning objectives
• Create and implement project plans to ensure timely delivery of training materials and support the implementation of learning initiatives
• Create and implement communication plans to provide regular and responsive support to managers and employees participating in training initiatives
• Partner across the Learning & Development team to ensure program alignment against the L&D roadmap

Talent Development and Employee Engagement 30%

• Support the ongoing implementation of the Institute’s global onboarding program and its flagship leadership and people management course
• Define, collect, analyze, and present data to support project goals and initiatives
• Assess current L&D options for early career professionals; based on the needs assessment, design and drive the development of initiatives to further develop staff
• Demonstrate interest and eagerness to mentor and assist in the professional development of junior staff members
• Design and lead (virtual and in-person) teambuilding workshops with global teams

Job Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in human resources, adult education, technology education, or another related field (or Bachelor’s degree with additional 2 years of experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of full-time work experience
• Strong background in learning theory, course, and curriculum development
• Excellent oral and written English skills and interpersonal communication skills; editing skills strongly preferred
• Team player and able to work independently and demonstrate initiative
• Strong MS Office skills Skills
• Systems: Willing to quickly learn/use Articulate Rise/Storyline, PowToon, MS Teams, Zoom, and Litmos (LMS)
• Creativity: Interest in designing and creating visually-rich materials, having solid facilitation skills
• Work Values: Highly committed and motivated, promotes a learning culture through curiosity and focus on ongoing learning, embraces a growth mindset
• Interpersonal Skills: Professional and respectful communication, asks questions to understand the context, enjoys collaborating with others
• US work authorization is required for this position

Potential Salary:

$59,000 – $77,000. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume with cover letter. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. 

Program Overview:

We commit to fostering a learning culture that prioritizes and supports ongoing professional growth that builds on each employee’s unique strengths. Our learning culture is responsive to organizational and employee learning needs. Through a learning culture, we strive to create an environment where employees can thrive and maximally contribute to achieving WRI’s vision.

WRI Overview:

World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean.

We are passionate. We value our diversity of interests, skills, and backgrounds. We have a flexible work environment. And we share a common goal to catalyze change that will improve the lives of people. Our shared ideals are at the core of our approach. They include: integrity, innovation, urgency, independence, and respect.

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

We have been growing rapidly: our staff has doubled in size over the past 5 years, and our operating budget is now $150 million. Founded in 1982, WRI has a global staff of 1,000+ people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.  

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices.