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Learning & Development Specialist II – Project Site
- Administer learning experiences for project site team members, including scheduling classes in the Learning Management System (LMS), inviting and registering participants, monitoring prerequisites and pre-work, coordinating instructors and facilitators, reserving training space, arranging catering, and preparing instructor and participant materials.
- Coordinate communications and follow-up to prepare team members and managers for learning and development experiences, including pre-work, program expectations, post-session activities, and other program requirements.
- Monitor training needs, compliance, and completion rates for project site team members. Identify outstanding or past-due assignments and instructor-led training needs, and coordinate follow-up with team members, managers, training coordinators, instructors, and facilitators as necessary.
- Provide LMS and learning program support to project teams, including system navigation and functionality support, resolving or escalating user issues, maintaining program information, and supporting data accuracy. Serve as a primary learning contact for project site team members, managers, instructors, facilitators, and other stakeholders, responding to questions and requests and coordinating or escalating issues as needed.
- Lead the instructional design process for prioritized project-site learning needs in partnership with Learning & Development, from needs analysis and learning objectives through content development, piloting, launch, and refinement, ensuring solutions are practical and relevant for PMs, Superintendents, craft professionals, and new team members.
- Lead the adaptation of enterprise and vendor learning offerings for project-based audiences, partnering with Learning & Development to ensure content, examples, scenarios, and delivery approaches reflect jobsite realities, project roles, and project milestones. Apply instructional design and adult learning principles in partnership with Learning & Development to develop and refine blended learning materials, such as facilitator guides, participant resources, job aids, and digital content, that meet the needs of project-site learners and can be effectively delivered in project environments.
- Partner with project leadership, HR Business Partners, business leaders, managers, and other internal stakeholders to identify and prioritize project site learning needs, and partner with Learning & Development to develop and implement programming that addresses those needs.
- Support enterprise learning, onboarding, and skills initiatives by coordinating and reinforcing programming at the project level and helping ensure project teams understand and complete learning requirements.
- Compile and review data related to learning, onboarding, compliance, skills, and leadership development programs to identify project-level trends, gaps, and action items, and partner with project leaders and business partners on appropriate follow-up. Build strong relationships with project teams and cross-functional partners to support learning needs, strengthen adoption, and deliver a consistent learning experience across project sites.
- Leverage data and feedback across learning, onboarding, compliance, skills, and leadership development programs to identify project-level trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement, and partner with project leaders, business partners, and Learning & Development on actions that strengthen learning outcomes and project-site performance. Stay current on best practices in project management, construction leadership, onboarding, and professional development, and apply relevant insights to continuously improve learning solutions for project teams.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Communications, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
7+ years of experience in learning & development, training, or meeting facilitation.
Proven instructional design, communication, and facilitation skills with experience engaging audiences at multiple leadership levels.
Strong consulting skills and the ability to build trust and influence across a complex organization.
Ability to coordinate with external training vendors, project leaders, and internal business leader facilitators, coaches, and SMEs to deliver learning at project sites.
Ability to balance planning with flexibility and manage multiple projects with positivity and professionalism.
Resourceful and creative, comfortable with new technology, and always looking for ways to improve design, delivery, and experience.
Ability to work on-site at active project locations, adapt to jobsite environments and schedules, and travel as needed to support project teams.
Stay current on L&D trends and best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Experience in a construction or project-based environment preferred.
- Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
- Dental plan
- 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
- Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
- Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance Gym Membership Discount Program
- Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
- Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
- Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Learning & Development Specialist II – Project Site
- Administer learning experiences for project site team members, including scheduling classes in the Learning Management System (LMS), inviting and registering participants, monitoring prerequisites and pre-work, coordinating instructors and facilitators, reserving training space, arranging catering, and preparing instructor and participant materials.
- Coordinate communications and follow-up to prepare team members and managers for learning and development experiences, including pre-work, program expectations, post-session activities, and other program requirements.
- Monitor training needs, compliance, and completion rates for project site team members. Identify outstanding or past-due assignments and instructor-led training needs, and coordinate follow-up with team members, managers, training coordinators, instructors, and facilitators as necessary.
- Provide LMS and learning program support to project teams, including system navigation and functionality support, resolving or escalating user issues, maintaining program information, and supporting data accuracy. Serve as a primary learning contact for project site team members, managers, instructors, facilitators, and other stakeholders, responding to questions and requests and coordinating or escalating issues as needed.
- Lead the instructional design process for prioritized project-site learning needs in partnership with Learning & Development, from needs analysis and learning objectives through content development, piloting, launch, and refinement, ensuring solutions are practical and relevant for PMs, Superintendents, craft professionals, and new team members.
- Lead the adaptation of enterprise and vendor learning offerings for project-based audiences, partnering with Learning & Development to ensure content, examples, scenarios, and delivery approaches reflect jobsite realities, project roles, and project milestones. Apply instructional design and adult learning principles in partnership with Learning & Development to develop and refine blended learning materials, such as facilitator guides, participant resources, job aids, and digital content, that meet the needs of project-site learners and can be effectively delivered in project environments.
- Partner with project leadership, HR Business Partners, business leaders, managers, and other internal stakeholders to identify and prioritize project site learning needs, and partner with Learning & Development to develop and implement programming that addresses those needs.
- Support enterprise learning, onboarding, and skills initiatives by coordinating and reinforcing programming at the project level and helping ensure project teams understand and complete learning requirements.
- Compile and review data related to learning, onboarding, compliance, skills, and leadership development programs to identify project-level trends, gaps, and action items, and partner with project leaders and business partners on appropriate follow-up. Build strong relationships with project teams and cross-functional partners to support learning needs, strengthen adoption, and deliver a consistent learning experience across project sites.
- Leverage data and feedback across learning, onboarding, compliance, skills, and leadership development programs to identify project-level trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement, and partner with project leaders, business partners, and Learning & Development on actions that strengthen learning outcomes and project-site performance. Stay current on best practices in project management, construction leadership, onboarding, and professional development, and apply relevant insights to continuously improve learning solutions for project teams.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Communications, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
7+ years of experience in learning & development, training, or meeting facilitation.
Proven instructional design, communication, and facilitation skills with experience engaging audiences at multiple leadership levels.
Strong consulting skills and the ability to build trust and influence across a complex organization.
Ability to coordinate with external training vendors, project leaders, and internal business leader facilitators, coaches, and SMEs to deliver learning at project sites.
Ability to balance planning with flexibility and manage multiple projects with positivity and professionalism.
Resourceful and creative, comfortable with new technology, and always looking for ways to improve design, delivery, and experience.
Ability to work on-site at active project locations, adapt to jobsite environments and schedules, and travel as needed to support project teams.
Stay current on L&D trends and best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Experience in a construction or project-based environment preferred.
- Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
- Dental plan
- 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
- Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
- Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance Gym Membership Discount Program
- Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
- Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
- Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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Who's Hiring
- Brown Edwards10
- Wider Circle6
- Chewy5
- Walmart4
- CVS Health4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Education
- Energy
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in learning and development associate jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in education, human resources, organizational development, or a related field
- Experience with e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate
- Ability to conduct training needs assessments and translate findings into program design
- Familiarity with learning management systems for content delivery and tracking completions
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills for in-person and virtual training sessions
- CPTD or ATD certification preferred for mid-level and senior associate positions
Tips for Your Learning and Development Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to each job
Learning and development associate postings vary widely between instructional design, facilitation, and program coordination. Mirror the exact language in each job description, swapping generic terms like 'training materials' for the specific deliverables the employer names, such as microlearning modules or new-hire curricula.
Build a sample learning artifact portfolio
Many hiring managers screen out candidates who list tools without showing output. Include two or three sample materials you've built, such as a storyboard, a facilitator guide, or a needs-assessment template, even if they come from volunteer or academic projects.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists learning and development associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies with active L&D functions
Organizations with dedicated talent development teams, such as large hospitals, insurance firms, or fast-growing tech companies, hire learning and development associates far more consistently than small businesses. Search by industry and filter for mid-to-large employers to find openings with real growth paths.
Prepare a data-driven facilitation story
Interviewers for learning and development roles ask how you measured training effectiveness. Prepare a concise story describing a program you supported, what metrics you tracked, like completion rates or post-training assessments, and what you adjusted based on results.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Learning and development associate roles differ sharply in whether you own content creation, administration, or both. Before accepting, confirm which authoring tools you'll use daily, whether you'll facilitate sessions yourself, and how performance is measured so the role matches your actual strengths.
Learning and Development Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most learning and development associates?
The most active employers for learning and development associates right now are Brown Edwards, Wider Circle, and Chewy, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, financial services firms, and enterprise technology companies tend to hire most consistently throughout the year.
How many learning and development associate jobs are remote?
About 72% of learning and development associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the shift toward virtual facilitation and digital content delivery. Roles focused on e-learning design and LMS administration are more likely to be fully remote, while positions with significant in-person facilitation or onboarding responsibilities tend to require on-site presence at least part of the week.
How do you become a learning and development associate?
Start with a bachelor's degree in education, human resources, instructional design, or organizational development, then build hands-on experience through internships, volunteer training coordination, or academic projects that produce real learning materials. Earning a foundational certification from ATD strengthens your candidacy. Proficiency in at least one authoring tool and one learning management system is expected before most employers will interview you for an associate-level role.
Can you get a learning and development associate job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level learning and development associate roles are attainable without formal corporate experience if you can show relevant output. Volunteer facilitation, curriculum work from graduate programs, or freelance instructional design projects all count. Focus on roles at companies with established L&D teams, where associates learn on structured programs, rather than lean startups where the function is still being built from scratch.
What does the learning and development associate interview process look like?
The process typically moves through a recruiter phone screen, a hiring manager conversation about your design and facilitation background, and a practical exercise where you create or present a short training sample. Some employers add a panel interview with HR business partners or department managers who use training services. The take-home design exercise is the stage most candidates underestimate, so treat it as a portfolio piece.
Where can I find and apply to learning and development associate jobs?
You can find and apply to learning and development associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without being redirected to multiple external sites.
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