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Training Specialist roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in instructional design, human resources, education, or organizational development. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for OPT purposes. STEM OPT extensions are available when the role falls under CIP codes tied to education technology or data-driven learning design.
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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
The Training Specialist supports the design, development, and delivery of learning experiences that enable BISSELL Associates to successfully adopt new ways of working. This role plays a key part in organizational change efforts, partnering with subject matter experts to translate business initiatives and playbooks into clear, engaging, and actionable learning. This individual will balance facilitation, content creation, and change support while helping scale learning across the organization.
Responsibilities
Organizational Change Management Support:
- Support the development and execution of learning strategies tied to organizational change initiatives
- Partner with stakeholders to translate change impacts into clear training and communication plans
- Create tools and resources that reinforce adoption, including job aids, talking points, and reinforcement materials
- Help build awareness and capability around change management practices across BISSELL
Training Delivery and Facilitation:
- Facilitate engaging instructor-led and virtual training sessions for Associates at various levels
- Support the rollout of enterprise playbooks through structured and practical learning experiences
- Partner with leaders and teams to ensure training is relevant, interactive, and aligned to business needs
- Provide facilitation support for leadership programs and core learning experiences
Content Creation and Instructional Design:
- Partner with subject matter experts to design and develop learning materials that translate complex topics into simple, actionable content
- Create high-quality deliverables including presentations, facilitator guides, eLearning modules, videos, and job aids
- Apply adult learning principles to ensure content is engaging, practical, and scalable
- Continuously improve content based on feedback, participation, and business outcomes
Program and Project Support:
- Support planning and execution of talent development programs and key initiatives
- Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication across projects
- Assist in scaling learning solutions to reach global Associate populations
Learning Operations and Measurement:
- Support Learning Management System administration including course setup, tracking, and reporting
- Monitor participation and engagement data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Gather feedback and insights to strengthen learning effectiveness and adoption
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
- Instructional design and content development expertise
- Collaboration and stakeholder partnership
- Demonstrated understanding of how learning supports productivity, adoption, and behavior change
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Capability of executing programs that lead to Associates being prepared and confident in adopting new processes and playbooks
- Adept at supporting change initiatives with strong learning and reinforcement strategies
- Capability to execute programs smoothly with strong stakeholder alignment
- Applies adult learning principles to accommodate different learning styles, experience levels, and job contexts
- Designs learning experiences that prioritize practical application and on-the-job transfer
- Creates psychologically safe, inclusive learning environments
- Adjusts facilitation style in real time based on audience engagement and needs
- Demonstrates understanding of how people adopt change and how learning, communication, and reinforcement work together
- Demonstrates strong follow-through on commitments, timelines, and quality standards
- Manages multiple learning initiatives simultaneously with consistency
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Communications, or related field
- 2–4 years of experience in training, learning and development, or instructional design
- Experience leading/supporting organizational change initiatives
- Experience facilitating training sessions
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working with subject matter experts to build learning content
- Familiarity with LMS platforms and eLearning tools
- Familiarity with change management frameworks (e.g., ADKAR)
- Exposure to global or multi-site learning delivery
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills
- Project management and organization
- Ability to simplify complex information into clear learning experiences
- Proficiency to develop training sessions that are engaging, practical, and aligned to business priorities
- Capability to create learning content that is clear, scalable, and effectively developed in partnership with subject matter experts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
WHAT'S NEXT, APPLY NOW!
BISSELL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
The Training Specialist supports the design, development, and delivery of learning experiences that enable BISSELL Associates to successfully adopt new ways of working. This role plays a key part in organizational change efforts, partnering with subject matter experts to translate business initiatives and playbooks into clear, engaging, and actionable learning. This individual will balance facilitation, content creation, and change support while helping scale learning across the organization.
Responsibilities
Organizational Change Management Support:
- Support the development and execution of learning strategies tied to organizational change initiatives
- Partner with stakeholders to translate change impacts into clear training and communication plans
- Create tools and resources that reinforce adoption, including job aids, talking points, and reinforcement materials
- Help build awareness and capability around change management practices across BISSELL
Training Delivery and Facilitation:
- Facilitate engaging instructor-led and virtual training sessions for Associates at various levels
- Support the rollout of enterprise playbooks through structured and practical learning experiences
- Partner with leaders and teams to ensure training is relevant, interactive, and aligned to business needs
- Provide facilitation support for leadership programs and core learning experiences
Content Creation and Instructional Design:
- Partner with subject matter experts to design and develop learning materials that translate complex topics into simple, actionable content
- Create high-quality deliverables including presentations, facilitator guides, eLearning modules, videos, and job aids
- Apply adult learning principles to ensure content is engaging, practical, and scalable
- Continuously improve content based on feedback, participation, and business outcomes
Program and Project Support:
- Support planning and execution of talent development programs and key initiatives
- Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication across projects
- Assist in scaling learning solutions to reach global Associate populations
Learning Operations and Measurement:
- Support Learning Management System administration including course setup, tracking, and reporting
- Monitor participation and engagement data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Gather feedback and insights to strengthen learning effectiveness and adoption
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
- Instructional design and content development expertise
- Collaboration and stakeholder partnership
- Demonstrated understanding of how learning supports productivity, adoption, and behavior change
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Capability of executing programs that lead to Associates being prepared and confident in adopting new processes and playbooks
- Adept at supporting change initiatives with strong learning and reinforcement strategies
- Capability to execute programs smoothly with strong stakeholder alignment
- Applies adult learning principles to accommodate different learning styles, experience levels, and job contexts
- Designs learning experiences that prioritize practical application and on-the-job transfer
- Creates psychologically safe, inclusive learning environments
- Adjusts facilitation style in real time based on audience engagement and needs
- Demonstrates understanding of how people adopt change and how learning, communication, and reinforcement work together
- Demonstrates strong follow-through on commitments, timelines, and quality standards
- Manages multiple learning initiatives simultaneously with consistency
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Communications, or related field
- 2–4 years of experience in training, learning and development, or instructional design
- Experience leading/supporting organizational change initiatives
- Experience facilitating training sessions
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working with subject matter experts to build learning content
- Familiarity with LMS platforms and eLearning tools
- Familiarity with change management frameworks (e.g., ADKAR)
- Exposure to global or multi-site learning delivery
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills
- Project management and organization
- Ability to simplify complex information into clear learning experiences
- Proficiency to develop training sessions that are engaging, practical, and aligned to business priorities
- Capability to create learning content that is clear, scalable, and effectively developed in partnership with subject matter experts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
WHAT'S NEXT, APPLY NOW!
BISSELL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Training Specialist
Target employers with established L&D departments
Large organizations with dedicated Learning and Development teams are more likely to have sponsored international employees before. Corporate training departments at healthcare systems, financial institutions, and tech firms are worth prioritizing over small businesses with no HR infrastructure.
Clarify your OPT authorization upfront
Training Specialist roles sometimes attract confusion about work authorization. Be direct on applications: state your OPT end date, whether you qualify for STEM extension, and that no immediate H-1B visa sponsorship is needed. Removing ambiguity early keeps you in the running.
Align your degree field to the job description
OPT requires your job to relate to your degree field. If you studied instructional design, organizational psychology, or HR management, make that connection explicit in your resume and cover letter. Vague alignment raises red flags for employers unfamiliar with OPT requirements.
Build a portfolio of training materials
Hiring managers for Training Specialist roles respond to concrete evidence of instructional ability. Develop sample e-learning modules, facilitator guides, or needs analysis frameworks you can share. A portfolio demonstrates specialty occupation-level expertise and strengthens your case for sponsorship.
Pursue SHRM or ATD certification before your search
The SHRM-CP and ATD Certified Professional in Talent Development credentials signal professional-level competency to employers. Holding a recognized certification also reinforces that your Training Specialist role qualifies as a specialty occupation, which matters when employers evaluate sponsorship decisions.
Negotiate H-1B sponsorship before your OPT expires
Start the H-1B conversation with your employer at least six months before your OPT end date. H-1B registration opens each March for an October start, and employers who have never sponsored before need lead time to engage immigration counsel and prepare the petition.
Training Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Training Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT?
Yes, in most cases. A Training Specialist position qualifies as a specialty occupation when it requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as instructional design, human resources, organizational development, or education. If your employer's job description lists a generic degree requirement without specifying a field, that can weaken the case. Make sure the role description matches your actual degree discipline before accepting.
Can F-1 students on STEM OPT work as Training Specialists?
Yes, if your degree falls under an eligible STEM CIP code. Instructional design, educational technology, and certain HR analytics degrees qualify. Your role must also involve applying STEM knowledge in a practical setting, which data-driven learning design or performance analytics work typically satisfies. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming STEM OPT extension eligibility.
How do I find Training Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Browse Training Specialist listings on Migrate Mate, which is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations during interviews. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers who have a documented history of hiring international candidates.
What happens to my OPT if my Training Specialist contract ends early?
You enter the 60-day grace period immediately when authorized employment ends before your OPT expiration date. During those 60 days, you can search for a new qualifying position, but you cannot work. If you secure a new Training Specialist role within that window, report the new employer to your DSO promptly and update your SEVIS record to maintain lawful status.
Do Training Specialist roles typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at mid-size and large organizations with formal HR or Learning and Development functions. Employers who invest in building internal training programs tend to view Training Specialists as long-term hires rather than contractors, which makes them more willing to sponsor. Roles at consulting firms or staffing agencies are less predictable and worth evaluating individually.