Learning and Development Specialist

ABOUT YOU

Are you a self-motivated team player with a strong sense of ownership and a "get things done" attitude? Are you someone who effectively manages multiple initiatives at once, pays close attention to detail, stays organized, thrives on being busy and productive, learns quickly, and has a track record of adapting well in a fluid, high-growth environment? If the answer is, “Yes!” then you may be just who we’re looking for!

The Learning & Development Specialist coordinates and delivers established enterprise learning programs across ARCO. This role manages logistics and event execution, partners with facilitators and internal stakeholders, and supports consistent, high-quality learner experiences. The Specialist prepares facilitators and materials, contributes to instructional design and content development, and may facilitate selected content.

They build relationships across teams, use learner and program data to inform decisions, and identify improvements to processes, tools, and outcomes. This role suits someone who enjoys learning, sharing knowledge, and bringing structure, curiosity, and follow-through to learning initiatives.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Coordinate established enterprise learning programs from planning through completion, managing timelines, logistics, communications, and documentation.
• Support training events by coordinating vendors and internal partners, managing rosters and materials, and resolving day-of issues.
• Prepare facilitators with agendas, materials, technology, talking points, and other delivery resources.
• Create and refine learning materials, including slides, handouts, communications, worksheets, and job aids.
• Facilitate selected content and activities in a clear, engaging, and practical way.
• Build strong relationships across teams to coordinate priorities and support a consistent learner experience.
• Use the LMS and related tools to manage enrollments, learner records, reporting, and program administration.
• Analyze learner and program data to evaluate effectiveness, identify trends, and inform recommendations.
• Improve program processes, tools, content, and communications while documenting repeatable practices.
• Use AI tools, Articulate, and other learning technologies to support engaging and efficient learning experiences. 

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Proactive team member, with excellent attention to detail and follow-through, strong sense of urgency to drive results 
• Experience with sourcing, vetting, and managing vendors for events
• Ability to balance competing priorities and push back on stakeholders when necessary
• Strong analytical skills: strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills is a must.
• Familiarity with tools and practices for project management, stakeholder management, and results tracking
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and solutions-oriented in the face of problems
• Experience with event management or project management
• Experience with Learning Management Systems preferred
• Experience with public speaking or facilitation preferred.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that the diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.