POSITION SUMMARY:
The Bass Pro Shops Learning & Development team focuses on developing team members (Outfitters) and front-line leaders to provide an environment of learning, growth, and opportunity needed for future success.
Learning & Development Specialists are responsible for defining learning objectives, designing, and developing training materials, curriculum, and resources, performing needs assessments, and analyzing training effectiveness. Develops the final delivery format of the curriculum; instructor-led, eLearning, event-based modules, and blended models. This role requires strong facilitation experience. Performs intermediate project management tasks. Creativity, initiation, and working autonomously required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Partners with L&D leadership and peers to develop an overall strategy for leadership development, including program content, communications, facilitation, coordination, participant identification, and partnership with stakeholders.End to End program management for leadership development programsConduct research to identify and implement best practices and industry trends related to leadership development.Applies knowledge of adult learning concepts and classroom learning techniques to ensure training achieves the desired outcome.Evaluates the effectiveness of existing training materials, programs, external training vendors, and "off the shelf" products. Continually develops and refines instructional design processes, tools, and templates.Design and develop engaging and impactful programs, workshops, and resources focused on relevant professional development topics.Source content, resources, methods, and partnerships to make recommendations for development solutions.Utilizes project management skills to effectively organize the development and design of training programs, curriculum, and communication.Communicates the progress of projects, processes, and tools with L&D leadership, learning/training team, and stakeholders.Facilitate interactive workshops and training sessions on leadership principles, coaching skills for managers, and various professional development topics.All other duties as assigned.EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Training/Learning & Development, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, or a related fieldMinimum of 3 years’ experience facilitating leadership development training in a professional workplace requiredMinimum of 2 years’ experience developing and administering leadership development programs, and supporting training design and delivery preferredExperience in retail or manufacturing preferredATD certification preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in learning and development.Have strong attention to detail, a self-starter with the ability to learn quickly.Demonstrated success facilitating leadership content to all levels of the organization.Strong eye for visual and professional appeal, imparts creativity to build engaging courseware.Able to manage projects, create effective plans and execute.Strong learning strategy development, curriculum, and instructional design (instructor-led and online), and facilitation skills.Demonstrated success presenting and communicating ideas to selected stakeholders and project management.Able to work with others, collaborate effectively, and build relationships.Strong interpersonal skills: listening and communication.Strong oral and written communication.Navigates ambiguity and changing priorities successfully.Strong Microsoft Office proficiency, experience in Articulate 360, Adobe products, and Workday preferred.TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: <40% within the US and Canada
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.