Learning & Development Specialist – Special Projects & Training - FirstDay Foundation : Job Details

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!Position Summary:The Learning & Development Specialist – Special Projects & Training will play a key role in leading and supporting organization-wide learning initiatives and strategic special projects. This position focuses on designing, coordinating, and delivering training solutions, with an emphasis on projects such as implementing OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) for nonprofit partners.The Specialist will support external nonprofit organizations by helping them define long-term visions, set annual goals and quarterly objectives, and measure outcomes to ensure effectiveness. The role involves significant cross-functional collaboration, professional communication with internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to strategic planning efforts.This individual must be organized, detail-oriented, skilled in facilitation and training, and able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.\Key Responsibilities:Special Projects & Strategy Implementation

• Serve as project lead or contributor on special initiatives, starting with the implementation and training of OKRs for nonprofit organizations.
• Guide organizations through long-term visioning, goal-setting, and quarterly objective development.
• Support the creation of metrics and measurement strategies to assess goal success and outcomes.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings with stakeholders; take and summarize detailed meeting notes to document progress and action items.
• Maintain accurate project timelines, deliverables, and status reports.

Training & Facilitation

• Develop and deliver training sessions, workshops, and resources to nonprofit partners and internal teams.
• Tailor content to meet the needs of different audiences and ensure clarity and engagement.
• Collaborate with curriculum designers and LMS administrators to build structured learning pathways aligned to project goals.
• Provide support for internal and external learners in navigating and completing learning tracks.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Draft and send professional, well-crafted communications to nonprofit leaders, internal departments, and senior leadership.
• Act as a liaison between project stakeholders and the Learning & Development team.
• Ensure alignment and clarity of purpose across departments and partner organizations.

Project & Performance Management

• Manage multiple projects and timelines effectively, prioritizing high-impact tasks.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and project outcomes using surveys, feedback tools, and data analysis.
• Recommend process improvements and solutions based on data and insights.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Organizational Development, Nonprofit Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in training, project management, learning and development, or related field.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and clear tone.
• Experience facilitating meetings and trainings with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Comfort working across departments and with external partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with OKR frameworks or other strategic planning methodologies.
• Familiarity with nonprofit operations and capacity-building.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles and working with LMS platforms.
• Skills in measurement and evaluation of program outcomes.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Microsoft Planner).

Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and planning
• Initiative and follow-through
• Collaboration and relationship-building
• Facilitation and presentation skills
• Project and time management
• Outcome measurement and evaluation
• Adaptability and problem-solving

English (United States)If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!EEO StatementIn accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.