Corporate Learning and Development Specialist (Hybrid – Boston)

WinnCompanies is looking for a Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist to join its team at the Boston corporate headquarters. The L&D specialist will apply project management and instructional design skills to develop, coordinate, evaluate, and improve a variety of learning and development initiatives, including professional development, operations training, and new hire onboarding programs.

The Learning & Development team at WinnCompanies focuses on developing Property Management and Maintenance/Facilities employees across the organization. The L&D Specialist will work closely with corporate and operations leaders and departments to create, refine, and maintain new and existing learning programs.

The L&D specialist will partner with key subject matter experts and stakeholders on a variety of projects and will also facilitate and support both in-person and virtual learning sessions. Additionally, this position will support organization-wide communication and marketing for Learning & Development resources and programs, and will design and deploy performance support tools such as job aids and video tutorials.

Please note that this role will require working in the office 3 days per week (preferred schedule is Tuesday through Thursday).

• Design, manage, and support various professional development and new hire onboarding programs as assigned, ranging from beginning to intermediate complexity, utilizing project management skills and instructional design methodology.
• Create and improve associated performance support tools (e.g., eLearning content, video walk-throughs, job aids, etc.).
• Build and maintain relationships by partnering with internal customers and key stakeholders to ensure assigned learning programs and solutions are aligned with current business needs.
• Maintain and regularly reevaluate the L&D intranet page, market learning sessions, and maintain L&D department communication on internal platforms.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual learning sessions as assigned, and coach Subject Matter Experts on technology and facilitation skills as needed.
• Support and manage L&D-related systems (LMS, Training Helpdesk, survey platforms, etc.) as assigned.
• Provide support for company-sponsored events and other projects as assigned.
• Stay informed on instructional design and adult learning theory best practices.

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3-5 years of general work experience.
• 3+ years in a Learning and Development, Instructional Design or Human Resources focused role.
• Ability to respond to changes with an open mind and use sound judgment to manage priorities.
• Ability to design engaging PowerPoint slides, marketing materials, and social media content and experience using graphic design software such as Canva, Adobe Illustrator, or similar tools.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Basic skills using instructional design technology and Learning Management Systems.
• Outstanding verbal and written skills.
• Superb attention to detail.

• Experience designing or managing corporate new hire orientation and onboarding programs.
• Hands-on experience in Property Management facilities, operations, or maintenance fields.
• Experience with Rise 360, Articulate, Camtasia/Captivate or similar instructional design software.

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Our Benefits:

Permanent full-time US employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

- Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees); Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service; Generous paid sick time; Annual day of service; Floating Holiday)

- 401(k) plan options with a company match

- Various Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options

- Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution

- Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability; Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D; optional supplemental life insurance

- Health Expense Reimbursement program (including gym memberships, equipment, and subscriptions)

- Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities

- Wellbeing program (group challenges, seminars, opportunities to earn points to reduce medical premiums), Employee Assistance Program, & Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options

- Employee Corporate Discount Programs (Verizon Wireless, Home Depot Pro, Staples, and more!)

- Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles

- Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families

- To learn more, visit winnbenefits.com

Why WinnCompanies?

A job you can be proud of: WinnCompanies is a nationally recognized leader in apartment community management and development. Our team members are committed to helping people in the communities we serve and making a positive difference in their lives. 

A job that challenges you: Our employees are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge our team members to always be their best in our fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding workplace. 

A job you can learn from: We offer multi-faceted leadership and learning opportunities to support our team members’ career growth and professional development.

A team that cares: We value teamwork, innovation, diversity and mutual respect. Through our recognition and rewards programs, we’re committed to celebrating and uplifting our team members.

About Us:

WinnCompanies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success – 4,400+ team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 24 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

Whether your skills are in operations, maintenance, leasing, compliance, marketing, IT, HR, accounting or finance, there’s a role for you at WinnCompanies. Your passion for excellence can help us make a positive impact in the lives of real people every day.

If you are a California Resident, please see our Notice of Collection here.

Current Winn employees should apply through this internal link.