Job Title: Training and Development Manager
Status: Full Time - Exempt
Location: East Alton, IL
Salary: $75,000 - $ 80,000
Benefit Information: https://www.1stmidamerica.org/docs/default-source/pdfs/1st-midamerica-cu-employee-benefits-at-a-glance-2025.pdf
About Us:
1st MidAmerica is a trusted financial institution dedicated to providing exceptional service to our members. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the communities we serve and our focus on delivering an array of financial products for each step in their financial journey. We are currently seeking motivated and member-oriented individuals to join our team as a Training and Development Manager.
Job Summary:
Responsible for leading the design, implementation, and evaluation of employee training programs that support the credit union's strategic objectives and help promote a culture of learning. This role will oversee organizational development initiatives and collaborate with leadership to ensure staff are equipped with knowledge and skills to succeed in a member-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute a comprehensive training and development strategy
- Leads the planning and delivery of training initiatives, including onboarding, leadership and soft skills enhancements.
- Participates in development of department goals, objectives, systems and cost controls.
- Develops and maintains the Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure training requirements are documented and monitored for all employees.
- Managing training budgets, vendor relationships, and external learning resources.
- Oversees development and distribution of internal monthly employee newsletter
- Supervise and mentor training specialist, providing guidance and support to maximize impact.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in training and development, including leadership experience.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
- Experience with LMS platforms, e-learning tools, and blended learning models.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills.
- Financial services or credit union experience is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Education, or related field.
- Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Power point, Teams, Word, Excel and Outlook).
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Opportunities for career growth.
- Supportive team environment.
Schedule:
- Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Disclaimer: Must be able to work and travel to different credit union locations as determined by management.
1st MidAmerica is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of experience in training and development, including leadership experience
- Understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
- Experience with LMS platforms, e-learning tools, and blended learning models
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Project management skills
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, education, or a related field
- Excellent computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Financial services or credit union experience
What We Do
Since 1934, 1st MidAmerica Credit Union has been helping families achieve their financial goals. 1st MidAmerica is a not-for-profit financial cooperative dedicated to the financial success of its members. 1st MidAmerica is a full service financial institution offering mortgages, auto loans, checking accounts, money markets, certificates, kids club programs, commercial services, investment options, and mobile banking. With a mission of exceeding member expectations, 1st MidAmerica focuses on building relationships with members on a foundation of trust and outstanding service.
