Job Title: Learning & Development Specialist Location: Columbus, OH or Merrillville, IN (also open to candidates in KY, PA, VA, MD) Work Schedule: Remote Mondays & Fridays; Onsite Tuesdays–Thursdays (flexibility for frequent travel in lieu of hybrid model) Rate: $60–$70/hr Contract Length: 6 Months (strong possibility of extension) Contract Type: W-2 Only (U.S. Citizens – No visa sponsorships) Position Summary We are seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to support enterprise-wide training initiatives for a leading utilities provider. This position will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering engaging training programs for a wide range of stakeholders — from frontline field employees to managers and senior leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong facilitation skills, instructional design capabilities, and experience managing “train-the-trainer” programs. This is a dynamic role requiring a mix of in-person and virtual training delivery. Experience in the utilities, energy, or field services industries is highly preferred. Key Responsibilities • Deliver in-person and remote training sessions across business units, including operations, management, and executive levels. • Facilitate Train-the-Trainer sessions to enable internal trainers and champions. • Collaborate with internal teams and subject matter experts to design and refine learning content. • Customize training materials to align with business goals, system updates, and stakeholder needs. • Evaluate training effectiveness and apply feedback to continuously improve delivery. • Manage logistics and scheduling for multi-location training rollouts. • Support change adoption through engaging learning experiences that promote buy-in and behavioral change. • Maintain accurate training documentation, tracking, and reporting. Preferred Qualifications • 5+ years of experience in learning & development, training, or instructional design roles. • Proven experience designing and delivering Train-the-Trainer programs. • Strong facilitation skills across diverse stakeholder groups, including field operations staff. • Instructional design experience, including e-learning, instructor-led, and blended learning models. • Proficient in tools such as PowerPoint, Articulate 360, Adobe, MS Teams, and LMS platforms. • Experience working in utilities, energy, construction, or other field-based environments is highly preferred. • Comfortable traveling regularly or working in a hybrid onsite/remote environment. • Ability to quickly learn technical and operational systems and translate them into effective training programs.