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Learning and Development Specialist

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

Saint Paul, MNFull-time$63–71K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$63–71K/yr
Location
Saint Paul, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Learning and Development Specialist supports enterprise learning programs and systems, serving as the primary administrator for the Pathways learning management system and owning New Hire Orientation. The role designs learning solutions, administers employee surveys, and partners with subject-matter experts, HR colleagues, and organizational stakeholders. The posting seeks 2–3 years of corporate learning and development experience, with emphasis on instructional design and LMS administration and governance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Instructional DesignLMS AdministrationLearning Management SystemsDigital Learning DevelopmentInstructor-Led Learning DevelopmentPowerPointArticulate 360Stakeholder PartnershipProject ManagementCommunicationFacilitationData AnalysisDigital FluencyOrganizationTime ManagementFollow-Through

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Instructional Design or RelatedCPTD or APTD Certification2+ Years Relevant Experience4+ Years L&D Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Duties

Description

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of corporate learning and development experience, with an emphasis on instructional design and LMS administration and governance. This position will serve as the primary enterprise administrator for Pathways, design digital and instructor-led learning solutions, own New Hire Orientation from end to end, and support other organization-wide L&D programs and systems.

We are looking for someone who is driven, self-motivated, technically confident, and able to work independently while managing multiple projects and competing priorities in an extremely fast-paced environment. Strong organization, communication, stakeholder partnership, and follow-through are essential. If you're ready for meaningful ownership and a role that combines learning design, technology, program administration, and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you!

The Learning & Development Specialist supports the design, administration, and delivery of enterprise learning and development programs and systems. This position serves as the primary enterprise administrator for Pathways, LSS's learning management system; owns New Hire Orientation from end to end; designs and develops assigned learning solutions; and administers designated employee surveys. The role partners with subject matter experts, HR colleagues, and organizational stakeholders to deliver effective learning solutions and maintain reliable learning systems, processes, and data.

Compensation for this role will be between $63,450-$70,500.

What we offer you:

All employees have access to childcare assistance, discounts on events and services, an employee assistance program, financial counselling, a wellness program, and UKG Wallet which allows you to access your payroll dollars before payday!

Employees working 30+ hours a week have access to medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with a match, and other ancillary plans.

Generous PTO plan that includes paid holidays and float days.

Paid training during your orientation and throughout your employment.

Opportunities to grow your career at LSS within our 24+ different services.

A diverse workplace with an outstanding reputation for putting the people served and employees first.

An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy and Fun!

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design, Educational Technology, Adult Learning, Training and Development, or a closely related field and 2+ years of relevant professional experience; or a recognized professional certification such as CPTD or APTD with 4+ years of progressively responsible learning and development experience.

Demonstrated experience designing and developing effective digital and instructor-led learning materials using tools such as PowerPoint, Articulate 360, or comparable development platforms.

Hands-on experience administering a learning management system, including course or program setup, assignments, learner support, reporting, and learning records.

Experience partnering with subject-matter experts and organizational stakeholders to develop or improve learning solutions.

Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects, recurring responsibilities, timelines, and stakeholder commitments.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate learning and lead stakeholder meetings.

Demonstrated ability to analyze, organize, and communicate learning, survey, or program data.

Strong digital fluency and ability to learn, administer, troubleshoot, and improve enterprise technology platforms.

Strong organizational and time-management skills with demonstrated follow-through in managing competing priorities and deadlines.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an Alive Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

2 - 3 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$66,975.00 - $66,975.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55130

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

LEARN010047

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 1,354 open Learning and Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$63–71K/yr
  • Minnesota median$97–166K/yr21 salary ranges
  • US median$98–166K/yr910 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $67K, is 48% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($128K) — in the lowest quarter of Learning and Development salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 28 open Learning and Development jobs in Minnesota and 1,354 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Learning and Development postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 1,134 postings).
Education
400 of the 1,354 open Learning and Development jobs (30%) 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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