Learning Specialist - Learning and Development

Pay or shift range: $56,000 USD to $68,000 USD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Summary:

Safe Horizon's mission is to provide support, prevent violence and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities. Safe Horizon is seeking an experienced trainer to join its Learning & Development team. We are a thought leader in providing human service professionals with the skills for high-quality client-centered, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed services.

As a department, we are a small but highly committed team that values collaboration and mutual support. This position will require curriculum development and delivery of a variety of training courses and tailored learning experiences for Safe Horizon employees, as well as the performance of miscellaneous duties related to training and development.

This is a highly visible training and facilitation role within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with colleagues. Coach and guide staff in their practice of these approaches.

• Deliver innovative training and professional development to staff with current focus on trauma-informed practice, leadership development, social justice, and talent management.

• Plan and facilitate instructor-led training, including in-person and virtual workshops.

• Assist in the design of online learning experiences and multimedia curriculum.

• Conduct presentations and webinars.

• Utilize and/or maintain the Safe Horizon learning management system for registration/attendance, course evaluation, generation of training certificates and database reports.

• Research, evaluate, and assist with management of external training providers.

• Stay current on Learning & Staff Development trends, technology, and best practices to inspire a culture of learning.

• Develop relationships and provide capacity-building for staff who serve as subject matter experts and community educators.

• Performs other training related duties/projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience with training and coaching employees to enhance performance and to excel professionally.

• Minimum of 5 years training delivery with strong training platform skills including ability to create a learning environment in the classroom, manage the class and time, facilitate interactive learning, and understand the basic principles of adult learning theory.

• Experience with Learning Management Systems and virtual learning technology (e.g., Zoom, Teams).

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in training and development, human resources, psychology, or a related discipline.

• Strong professional presentation skills and an ability to interact appropriately with all levels of the organization.

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written skills.

• Extremely organized, detail oriented, and able to manage projects and competing demands.

• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.

• Technical skills including Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Power Point), and the Internet.

• Demonstrated commitment to social justice.

• A creativity and growth mindset for delivering transformational learning experiences.

• Strong information search and research skills, analytical and creative problem-solving skills

If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Technology Statement: Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.

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Hiring Range: $56, 000 to $68,000 Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week Full-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center

Safe Horizon was named one of City & State New York Top Workplaces of 2025 and 2026 Top Workplaces (https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2026/07/2026-top-workplaces/414799/?oref=csny\_powerlist\_nl#safe-horizon)

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