Learning and Development - Educator Consultant II

Summary

Job Duties

In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

As an Educator Consultant II, you will:

• Design and develop impactful in-person and online learning experiences and materials (includes e-learning, video, job aids, infographics, in-person activities, and webinars) to foster employee growth, supporting Metro’s training initiatives for a healthy workplace culture
• Implement and facilitate learning programs – both in-person and virtual settings (Zoom)
• Support the evaluation and assessment of trainings and learning programs, utilizing data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in curriculum to meet business goals
• Help move project plans and deliverables forward
• Demonstrate flexibility when projects change, collaborating with the L&D team to offer solutions, and project plan adjustments
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, building strong relationships with stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure alignment, engagement, and effective expectation management throughout the content design and development process.
• Understand learning barriers and provide strategic and effective learning solutions.
• Support the development and implementation of a series of train-the-trainer engagements supporting Metro’s learning and development priorities
• Contribute to integrating equity and social justice principles into learning and development
• Provide consultation and coaching to SMEs in other divisions on facilitation skills and best practices to develop and deliver information to adult learners
• Have a proven ability to assess and revise development materials, including but not limited to images, text, e-learning modules, and videos
• Provide design support and guidance to the other Organizational Health and Development initiatives and program leads as needed
• Evaluate new approaches and innovations in instructional design, and drive conversations with the team to share knowledge proactively
• Assist coordination of the logistics of all trainings including the scheduling, participant communications, and other logistics support for both virtual and in-person trainings
• Serve as a SME for e-learning course authoring (Articulate Storyline and Rise), including implementation support, content editing and creation, and adaption of trainings to digital formats
• Support other duties requested and prioritized by the section and division leadership, in support of Metro’s learning and development priorities

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Minimum of three years of experience designing curricula, coordinating programs, and facilitating intergroup training or education courses OR any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the work
• Ability to successfully engage and work with employees at all levels of understanding of different learning topics and at all levels of the organization
• Skill in analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, piloting, and evaluating to create dynamic and effective learning solutions and performance support tools
• Ability to present comfortably in front of large and small groups using creative presentation and facilitation techniques that engage the audience to create safe and accessible learning environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, collaboration, and presentation skills, including the effective use of visuals and graphics
• Extensive knowledge and experience in leading trainings on essential Equity and Social Justice principles, including topics such as race, social identities, and the critical role of leadership in fostering equitable and inclusive work environments
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams+
• Advanced skills in Zoom and other online platforms for delivering training and surveys
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex projects and/or programs, including planning, strategy, implementation, marketing, and evaluation

• Demonstrated experience in implementing trainings on topics such as:
  • Anti-discrimination, harassment, inappropriate conduct training
  • Conflict engagement, Critical Conversations, or similar curricula
  • Leadership Development
  • Unconscious bias
  • Race and racism, intersectionality, gender equity, ableism, and other social justice topics
• Experience with ADDIE Model of Design and Kirkpatrick Model of Evaluation
• Advanced skills in Articulate (Rise and Storyline), Qualtrics, PowerBI, other E-learning course authoring tools, SharePoint, Canva, Visio, Monday.com

Supplemental Information

Who May Apply
This recruitment is open to all King County employees and the general public.

Required Application Materials

• An online employment application, to include all relevant employment history and experience related to this role as well as responses to supplemental questions.
• A cover letter no longer than one page summarizing your experience in designing curricula (Instructor-led and/or self-paced E-learning) and facilitating trainings with a focus on Equity, Racial, and Social Justice and/or Leadership Development related content.

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