Learning and Development Specialist

Location: #0 – 800 South Shamrock Ave.

Job Location City Monrovia

Job Location State California

Job Location Zip Code 91016

Job Type: Office Exempt

Starting Pay Rate: $75,000 – $120,000 / year

Who are we? 

Trader Joe’s is your favorite neighborhood grocery store!  With over 580 stores nationwide (and growing), we are the place to be.  Looking for something delicious and a friendly conversation?  At Trader Joe’s, you can find both.  We love being your first and favorite place to shop.

What do we do?

Trader Joe’s is unlike any place you’ve ever worked. Trust us on that. We are looking for a Learning and Development Specialist who is searching to do what they love: developing and facilitating learning content for our Crew Members. Do you have experience in the facilitation of leadership materials? If so, read on! We may have the role of a lifetime for you!

The qualified Learning and Development Specialist has experience in learning and organizational development. This role is not remote and is based in our office in Monrovia, CA, Chicago, IL, or Boston, MA.

The Learning and Development Specialist is responsible for:

• Facilitating effective training programs, workshops, and learning experiences using a blended learning model to increase engagement and retention
• Creating a learning environment that is inclusive, thought-provoking, and fun. 
• Writing and designing content materials
• Collaborating with the development team and other departments to conceptualize and create learning experiences that support Crew development and company growth
• Continually developing knowledge in adult learning and leadership development trends
• Strategically identifying methodologies and training delivery systems to support our store operations
• Evaluating training to gauge successful outcomes and update curriculum as needed
• Cultivates and maintains successful working relationships with Crew Members with a service mindset across the organization
• Uses sound judgment and discretion in a decentralized leadership model
• Other projects and assignments, as needed

The qualified candidate has:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in organizational development, education, or related fields is strongly preferred
• At least five years of training or educational experience, and three years of leadership experience
• Highly skilled in public speaking and training facilitation
• Effective time management, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Success in working collaboratively, and building and maintaining strong relationships
• Experience in adult learning principles and designing learning
• Strong working knowledge of learning management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and design tools (e.g. Adobe, Canva, etc.)
• Ability to travel to multiple training centers

We want to hear from you!

We get a lot of resumes; so to help us get to know you better, please submit your resume and cover letter.  When creating your cover letter, please answer these questions:

• What is your work experience in designing and delivering training content?
• What makes you uniquely qualified for this position?

Trader Joe’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse Crew.

About Organization

Trader Joe’s is a national chain of neighborhood grocery stores. We are committed to providing our customers outstanding value in the form of the best quality products at the best everyday prices. Through our rewarding products and knowledgeable, friendly Crew Members, we have been transforming grocery shopping into a welcoming journey full of discovery and fun since 1967.

At Trader Joe's, you won’t find a lot of branded items. Instead, you’ll discover a store full of unique and interesting products, along with everyday basics, in the Trader Joe's label.

Our buyers travel the world searching for products we think are exceptional and will find a following among our customers. To earn a spot on our shelves, each product is submitted to a rigorous tasting panel process, in which every aspect of quality is investigated in context of the price we can offer. If a product is assessed as an outstanding value, it becomes an essential part of the Trader Joe's shopping adventure.

We know that maintaining our everyday focus on value is vital, which is why we don’t have sales, we don’t offer coupons, and there are no loyalty programs or membership cards to swipe at our stores. Trader Joe’s believes every customer should have access to the best prices on the best products every day.