LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 90028
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Corporate Operations - Human Resources and Office Support
Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
Think Cosmopolitan, founded by Romain Dubus, is a rapidly expanding company that integrates innovative ventures in hospitality, real estate, e-commerce, and beyond to inspire individuals from all backgrounds to enhance their surroundings and create lasting value. All our operations are strategically aligned to fund the Mars Project, our ambitious initiative to develop sustainable human habitats on Mars by the late 2020s.
As a Development Specialist, you will assist in the development, launch, and facilitation of learning experiences that improve the knowledge and abilities of our people managers and individual contributors. When you aren’t facilitating, you’ll be creating materials and planning/opening programs that support the transfer of knowledge between Think Cosmopolitan employees.
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the HR team and leadership to design development initiatives and programs aligned with overall corporate objectives and priorities while balancing available resources
Facilitate multiple instructor-led development workshops for employees and people managers across the organization
Create content for instructor-led workshops and trainings, e-learning, or web content, including: job aids, training guides, and participant materials
Conduct formal and informal needs assessments to inform program design
Coordinate with third party vendors to source specialized resources and instruction which are outside of Think Cosmopolitan’s expertise
Develop metrics to evaluate effectiveness of development programs and facilitate ongoing discussions to improve content and approach for future endeavors
Manage internal SharePoint sites and blogs for people managers
Assist in the facilitation of New Hire Orientation
Perform other duties assigned
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
At least 2 years of work experience in training, development, education, publications, or other content development-related roles
Preferred Skills and Experience
Excellent presentation/facilitation skills with capability to support several training classes while interacting with learning participants
Unfazed by ambiguity and comfortable in environments with shifting priorities
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate in both written and oral formats with all levels of management
Open collaborative style; ability to work in a team environment and autonomously with minimal supervision or direction
Proficiency with MS Office products
Ability to quickly understand new software and/or technical tools
Experience managing multi-demand and multi-priority projects simultaneously while making effective and timely decisions
Ability to work extended hours or weekends when required. Some travel may be needed across Think Cosmopolitan locations
Certifications in assessments (DiSC, StrengthsFinder, Hogan, etc.)
Master’s degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology
Curiosity to understand the strategic priorities for Think Cosmopolitan how learning and development can best address skill and knowledge gaps in the workforce
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Think Cosmopolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Think Cosmopolitan is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Think Cosmopolitan’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department via email at hr@thinkcosmopolitan.com.
Please send all applications to info@thinkcosmopolitan.com with the subject "Employment Application".