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Learning and Development Specialist

Trader Joe's

Boston, MAFull-time$75–120K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$75–120K/yr
Location
Boston, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Trader Joe’s is seeking an experienced Learning and Development Specialist to develop and facilitate learning content for Crew Members. The role is based in the Boston office, with an expectation of working in the office five days a week and travel up to 33% of the year. The posting requires a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development or Education and describes experience in training, educational content, and leadership.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Training FacilitationPublic SpeakingAdult LearningLearning DesignContent Management SystemsMicrosoft Office SuiteDesign ToolsLearning Management SystemsTime ManagementOrganizationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationRelationship BuildingAnalytical ThinkingProblem Solving

Qualifications

5+ Years Training or Educational Experience3+ Years Leadership ExperienceBachelor's in Organizational Development or EducationBachelor's or Equivalent in Organizational Development, Education, or Related Fields

Full job description

Learning and Development Specialist

Location:

#1 - 160 Federal St. 12th Floor

Job Location City

Boston

Job Location State

Massachusetts

Job Location Zip Code

02110

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 almost 600 stores nationwide (andgrowing), 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?

Like shopping at Trader Joe's? Then, maybe you'll love working with us. We are looking for an experienced Learning and Development Specialist who is searching to do what they'll love - developing and facilitating content for our Crew Members. Do you have experience in learning and organizational development? Do you love food? If so, read on! We may have the role of a lifetime for you!

Trader Joe's is unlike any place you've ever worked. Trust us on that. The qualified Learning and Development Specialist has at least 5 years of training and content development or educational experience with at least 3 years of leadership experience and is a raving fan of the Trader Joe's concept. A Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Development or Education is required. This role is based in our office in Boston, MA and we have an in office expectation of 5 days a week with travel required up to 33% of the year.

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 and writing and designing engaging content.

  • Demonstrating strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to find solutions that impact a large and varied crew member population.

  • Collaborating with the development team and other departments to conceptualize and create learning experiences that support Crew development and company growth using a variety of communication vehicles (Zoom, Teams, Email, Phone, LMS, etc).

  • Familiarity of a Learning Management System preferred.

  • Researching adult learning concepts and leadership development trends.

  • Identifying methodologies and training delivery systems to support our store operations.

  • Evaluating training to gauge successful outcomes and update curriculum as needed.

The Learning and Development Specialist has:

  • A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Organizational Development, Education, or related fields is strongly preferred.

  • At least 5 years of training or educational experience and three years of leadership experience.

  • Experience facilitating trainings and is confident in public speaking.

  • Experience in adult learning principles and designing learnings.

  • Strong working knowledge of content management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and design tools (e.g. Adobe, Canva, etc)

  • Experience building and managing a Learning Management System

  • Effective time management, organization, communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Success in working collaboratively and building and maintaining strong relationships and thrives in a dynamic work environment that includes travel to training locations and stores across the country.

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 favorite Trader Joe's product and why?

  • What makes you uniquely qualified for this position?

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

How this job compares

Set against the 1,378 open Learning and Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$75–120K/yr
  • Massachusetts median$98–179K/yr28 salary ranges
  • US median$98–166K/yr923 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $98K, is 33% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($146K) — in the lowest quarter of Learning and Development salary ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 36 open Learning and Development jobs in Massachusetts and 1,378 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Learning and Development postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (1,154 postings).
Education
403 of the 1,378 open Learning and Development jobs (29%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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