Learning and Development Specialist (Foster City)

About MidPen

At MidPen we build communities that change lives. Since 1970 we have been committed to our mission: to provide safe affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic social and economic backgrounds to live in dignity harmony and mutual respect.

We develop affordable housing provide professional property management for all our communities and coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive. We are active in 12 Northern California counties and have earned recognition as one of the nations leading non-profit developers and stewards of affordable housing. Our current portfolio of more than 142 properties is home to 22800 working families seniors and people with special needs. We take pride in delivering affordable housing solutions and we invite you to join us on a journey toward social economic and racial equity.

Location:Foster City

Learning and Development Specialist

Reporting to theDirector of Talent Development theLearning Specialistis primarily responsible for delivering engaging high-quality training across the organizationfacilitatinginstructor-led and virtual sessions up to five days per week. This role partners closely with the SeniorLearning Specialistand the Directorof Talent Developmentto bring designed curricula to life for employees at all levels and across MidPens distributed workforce.

This is a hybrid position based on current MidPen policy of working Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays in the Foster City Office. Monday and Friday option to work from home or the office. When working from home requires a reliable internet connection.

Responsibilities:

Training Delivery & Facilitation:

• Facilitate instructor-led and virtual training sessions on a regular recurring schedule up to five days per week including onboarding professional skills leadership technical and compliance topics.
• Deliver consistent engaging learning experiences using adult learning principles and active learning techniques across in-person and virtual environments (Zoom Microsoft Teams).
• Manage classroom and virtual sessionlogisticsin partnership with theLearning Administrator including materials technology setup and participant engagement.
• Adapt delivery style pacing and examples to a diverse distributed workforce including onsite and remote employees.

Supporting Instructional Design & Content:

• Support the design and updating of training materials participant guides and job aids in partnership with the SeniorLearningSpecialist.
• Provide input on course content based on direct facilitation experience and learner feedback.
• Assistwith piloting new training modules andprovidestructured feedback to inform revisions.

Program & Learner Support:

• Support onboarding and New Employee Orientation delivery.
• Monitor learner engagement and participation during sessions document attendance and communicate follow-up needs to theLearning Administrator.
• Respond to learner questions and provide follow-up coaching or support after sessions as needed.
• Evaluate session-level outcomes and gather feedback to inform continuous improvement.

Collaboration & Administration:

• Collaborate with subject matter experts People Team partners and business leaders to ensure contentremainsrelevant andaccurate.
• Maintainaccuratedelivery records andcompletiondata in the Learning Management System in partnership with theLearning Administrator.
• Stay current on facilitation best practices adult learning trends and new delivery technologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Education Human Resources Communication Organizational Development or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of experience in training facilitation or delivery or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong facilitation and presentation skills; comfortable leading groups of varying sizes in person and virtually.
• Working knowledge of adult learning principles and active instructional techniques.
• Ability to manage a high-volume recurring facilitation schedule with consistency energy and professionalism.
• Comfortable using virtual meeting and training technology (Zoom Microsoft Teamspollingand breakout tools).
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences and learning styles.
• Familiaritywith instructional design principles and Learning Management Systems.
• Highly organized and reliable with the ability to manage multiple session schedules and locations.
• Ability to receive and apply feedback quickly to continuously improve delivery quality.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks
• Frequently sitting
• Frequently stand/walk
• Occasionally reach/work above shoulders grasp lightly/fine manipulation grasp forcefully use a telephone sort/file paperwork or parts lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 15pounds
• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat kneel/crawl

This description reflects managements assignment of essentialfunctionsit does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Pay Range

$77600 - $87300Annual Salary - Pay based on applicable experience and qualifications

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Benefits and Compensation (see here for full details)

• Health Insurance
• Dental Vision Life & Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Investment
• Employee Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• FSA for Childcare Medical and Commuter Benefits
• EAP Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• Wellness Days

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MidPen Housing Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you needa reasonableaccommodation for any part of the application or interview process pleasenotify your recruiter. Consistent with its obligations under the law MidPen Housing Corp. will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.