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About the elca
The evangelical lutheran church in america (elca) is one of the largest christian denominations in the united states, with nearly 3.3 million members in more than 8,900 worshiping communities across the 50 states, caribbean and u.sVirgin islandsWith a vision to live in a world experiencing the difference god’s grace and love in christ makes for all people and creation, the elca strives to be a welcoming, thriving and connected church that introduces people to jesus so they can discover community, justice and love.
The lutheran center (national office) is located in chicago, illinoisA staff of 400, under the leadership of the presiding bishop, serve as administrators, advisors, conveners, partners, and resource people for the elca and its ministriesStaff lead the work of national, domestic, and global ministries and programs including lutheran disaster response, elca world hunger, service & justice, christian community and leadership, and innovationWe are also home to five of our separately incorporated ministries: the mission investment fund of the elca, women of the elca, lutheran men in mission, the elca foundation and the elca federal credit union.
About this position
Working toward a vision of `a world experiencing the difference god’s grace and life in christ makes for all people and creation,` the evangelical lutheran church in america (elca) seeks to `activate each of us so more people know the way of jesus and discover community, justice and love.`
This position is located with the innovation home area of the elca churchwide organizationThe innovation home area seeks to be a space for the church to generate ideas, unleash creativity and create positive change in the world god so lovesIt champions and drives 1) organizational change and innovation culture; 2) the development of new and useful things and 3) the co-creators to get the work done.
With guidance from and in collaboration with the director, organizational development and learning, this position contributes to and powers the lab’s learning implementationThis position will support the development of the organization through the delivery of collaborative, innovation-forward learning, and blended training initiatives for employees and leaders across the elcaThis position also collaborates and liaises with the people solutions function of the organization.
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the research, development and some delivery of collaborative, innovation-forward blended training content, including the ability to apply instructional design concepts to develop relevant content; ensures training relevancy by staying current on learning trends and best practices.
Identifies skills or knowledge gaps to be addressed through training and engagement opportunities, and develops, writes, and delivers training objectives and strategies; assess training and engagement effectiveness, including employee and stakeholder use and application of skills and tools in the work environment.
Trains and supports other learning leaders to deploy and utilize content and employs continuous learning by collection and analyzing feedback from relevant trainings and engagements.
Maintains records of training and development activities, attendance, results of tests and assessments, and training requirements; responsible for client registration for workshops and training sessions; confirms attendance, manages communication of all trainings.
Other projects, collaborations and duties as assigned.
Requirements:
13+ years of experience creating, implementing, administering, and facilitating learning and development programs, utilizing skills in instructional design and training technologies.
Ba/bs in training and development, communications, or related field preferred
Course design and development - proven experience designing blended learning events, instructional curriculum, and content (including virtual and self-guided) in a large organizational settingAbility to apply instructional design concepts to develop relevant content.
Training delivery - ability and experience conducting effective training sessionsKnowledge of learner types, blended training, and adult learning theories.
Online collaboration tools - able to set up and run online training sessions, transfer hosting, record sessions, track, and report session attendance, and leverage interactive capabilitiesExperience with microsoft office applications; experience with microsoft teams and zoom delivery platforms preferredWorking knowledge of a learning management system a plus.
Knowledge and experience in innovation and design-thinking (including equity-centered design) theory and practice, event and volunteer/people management and leadership development models, a plus.
Self-directed, self-motivated, focused on closing the gap between ideas and implementation.
Physical effort
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephoneThis position requires sitting for long periods of timeEmployee will occasionally need to lift boxes or materials up to 15 poundsReasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel
Some travel; up to 10% for some overnight, domestic travelValid driver’s license required.
Benefits
The elca offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including employer paid health premiums for employees, health and dependent care fsa’s, a health savings account (hsa) with an employer contribution, life insurance, and a substantial employer contribution to 403b retirement plan (no match required)We also offer a generous paid time-off policy including 11 paid holidaysAll benefits commence on your start date.
