Works with Human Resources and Management to identify training requirements and institutes plans for training new and existing employees.

Position Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Salary: $23.71/hour to Commensurate 

Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, physical examination (if applicable) and drug screen are required prior to employment with the City of Cedar Rapids.

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Lead the planning, creation, and implementation of annual training plans
• Create training schedules for all City departments, track and create reports on outcomes of all training and maintain training records 
• Prepare and maintain training materials across a variety of platforms 
• Markets training sessions to employees 
• Coordinate logistics and facilitate classroom & online training sessions for new and existing employees
• Recruit and train new trainers, delegate training tasks to the new trainers and evaluate performance
• Observes and evaluates the results of courses to improve the effectiveness of the programs.
• Actively seek current training methods and best practices to facilitate training employees; remain up-to-date on developments within the public sector
• Coordinate new hire orientation
• Support other areas of Human Resources, as needed
• Performs related work as required

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in learning and development, human resources, education or related field and
• One to three years of experience coordinating training or related work or 
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population

Required Licenses or Certifications

• None 

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in learning and development, human resources, education or related field
• Experience working in a union environment
• Experience working with training materials

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• State, local, and federal employment laws, City policies, and union contracts
• Best practices in creating instructional materials 

Skill in:

• Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Customer service

Ability to:

• Work cooperatively and develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Collect and analyze information, problem solve, and make decisions
• Maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports