Learning & Development Specialist

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Specialist responsible for designing, delivering, and continuously improving learning and development initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, productivity, and organizational capability. This position requires strong instructional design and facilitation expertise, the ability to coordinate complex programs, and to continuously improve the quality and impact of VEDP’s internal learning portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement training and education programs, informed by needs assessment and organizational priorities
• Build and refine existing learning content to improve relevance, engagement, and effectiveness over time using multiple delivery methods, including instructor-led and e-learning
• Identify and implement opportunities to leverage technology, visual design, and innovative approaches when designing and delivering learning experiences
• Design and implement clear, compelling talent-related communications that promote learning opportunities and reinforce key messages
• Facilitate engaging, high-quality learning sessions aligned with VEDP’s culture, values, performance standards, and leadership expectations
• Design and deliver group learning activities that reinforce learning objectives and promote application on the job
• Adapt facilitation approaches in real time to meet the needs of diverse learners and optimize engagement
• Design and support program evaluation approaches that measure participation, satisfaction, and learning effectiveness

Skills

• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with confidence engaging groups of employees
• Demonstrated visual and conceptual design capability applied to learning materials (e.g., PowerPoint or similar tools) and communications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling learning experiences
• Strong program evaluation and development capability with a systems-oriented mindset
• Highly collaborative, service-oriented, and stakeholder-focused with a passion for talent development and organizational effectiveness
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives autonomously
• Resourceful and comfortable working with evolving or incomplete information

Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in talent development, instructional design, or facilitation
• Experience supporting organization-wide learning and leadership development programs with change management principles
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering learning programs using multiple delivery methods (instructor-led, e-learning, blended)

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. VEDP uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship.

All candidates must apply through our website A valid driver’s license is required. Salary minimum: $70,000. Application deadline: April 24, 2026.

VEDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VEDP’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VEDP Human Resources at 1-804-545-5634 or ***email_hidden***. TDD 1-800-828-1120.