Position Overview
The Training & Development Coordinator is responsible for designing, managing, and continuously improving learning and development programs that strengthen employee capability, support organizational growth, and build leadership and technical talent across the organization.
This role combines instructional design, program management, and facilitation to deliver scalable learning solutions that align with business objectives. In addition to leading instructor-led and virtual training, the Training & Development Coordinator develops and manages enterprise learning initiatives, including onboarding, leadership development, career pathing, early-career development programs, and talent pipeline strategies.
The Training & Development Coordinator partners closely with leaders across the organization to identify development opportunities, implement innovative learning solutions, leverage AI and automation technologies to improve efficiency, and measure the effectiveness of learning initiatives. Success in this role requires exceptional organization, communication, project management, and relationship-building skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain the Learning Management System (LMS), training records, compliance reporting, and learning documentation.
- Utilize AI tools, workflow automation, and digital learning technologies to improve content development, streamline administrative processes, and increase training effectiveness.
- Lead the design, coordination, and management of early-career development programs, apprenticeship programs, leadership development initiatives, and other talent pipeline programs.
- Design, develop, implement, and continuously improve enterprise learning and development programs that support organizational goals and employee growth.
- Develop instructor-led, virtual, blended, and self-paced learning experiences, including training materials, job aids, e-learning content, videos, guides, and supporting documentation.
- Facilitate onboarding, leadership, professional development, systems, compliance, and skills-based training for employees at all levels of the organization.
- Partner with leaders to assess organizational capability gaps and develop learning solutions that improve employee performance and business results.
- Manage multiple learning and development projects simultaneously, ensuring programs are delivered on time and aligned with organizational priorities.
- Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, participant feedback, performance metrics, and business outcomes, using data to drive continuous improvement.
- Research emerging learning technologies, instructional methodologies, and industry best practices to enhance employee development programs.
- Support organizational change initiatives through training strategy, communication, and end-user readiness activities.
- Coach managers and employees on development planning, career growth, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Build strong partnerships across departments to ensure learning programs support operational excellence, leadership development, and long-term organizational capability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
- Experience designing and managing learning and development programs from concept through implementation.
- Experience developing training materials using instructional design principles for both instructor-led and digital learning environments.
- Experience supporting early-career development, leadership development, internship, apprenticeship, or rotational programs preferred.
- Strong facilitation, presentation, coaching, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Requirements
- Satisfactory criminal history check.
- Signed confidentiality agreement (completed during onboarding).
Benefits:
Our employee owners enjoy many benefits, such as:
- Company performance bonuses
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Up to 112 Hours of PTO in first year
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- Employee discounts on wide range of home building materials
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life & disability Insurance
- Parental leave
- Wellness program
- Safety bonus for applicable positions
- Ongoing training and development
- And much more!
Skills Required
- Experience designing and managing learning and development programs from concept through implementation
- Experience developing training materials using instructional design principles for instructor-led and digital learning environments
- Strong facilitation, presentation, coaching, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Human Resources, or a related field
- Experience supporting early-career development, leadership development, internship, apprenticeship, or rotational programs
- Satisfactory criminal history check
- Signed confidentiality agreement completed during onboarding
What We Do
Palmer-Donavin Manufacturing Company is a privately-held construction material distribution company that engages in the wholesale distribution of residential building supplies and door fabrication. They are a leader in building material distribution, emphasizing exceptional customer service and employee ownership.
