• Training Specialist

    Veterans Canteen Service (St. Louis, MO)


    Salary $73,041

     

    This position closes on 5/10/2025

     

    This is not a remote position.

     

    Looking for a better work-life balance? Join an amazing organization that puts Veteran’s first for an amazing career!

    OVERVIEW:

    The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) Central Office, located at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO, is currently conducting a recruitment search for the position of Training Specialist within our Human Resources Division. This role is instrumental in designing and delivering instructional and training services to employees across the organization. The Training Specialist will independently manage all aspects of the training process, including the technical and administrative support required to ensure effective instruction.

     

    This position is key in advancing the VCS's mission of continuous learning by supporting employee training, development, education, performance support, and consultation initiatives. As a Training Specialist, you will report directly to the Employee Development Manager and contribute to a comprehensive, organization-wide education strategy to enhance workforce capability and performance.

    DUTIES:

    Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

    + Training Strategy: Collaborates with the Employee Development Manager to assess training needs and recommends learning solutions.

    + Program Design & Delivery: Plans and delivers diverse training formats—including classroom, online, webinars, and microlearning—tailored to VCS roles and aligned with organizational goals.

    + Curriculum & Content Development: Creates engaging, adult-learning-based content such as lesson plans, guides, videos, and testing materials for both virtual and in-person training.

    + System & Session Preparation: Develops training modules, sets up sessions with preloaded materials, and establishes SOPs to support seamless learning experiences.

    + Instruction & Administrative Support: Leads training sessions and manages administrative tasks like course enrollment, account creation, and participant communications.

    + Additional Responsibilities & Flexibility: Perform and adapt to additional responsibilities as needed.

    + Travel: Occasional travel may be required.

    VCS offers competitive benefits, including:

    + Opportunities for career advancement.

    + Childcare Subsidy Program.

    + No nights.

    + Major Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance & Life Insurance.

    + Vacation & Sick Leave to include 11 (paid) Federal Holidays.

    + Federal Retirement, Pension.

    + Public Transportation Benefits (Bus Pass).

    + Visit us at https://www.vacanteen.va.gov/ for more information about the Veterans Canteen Service.

    QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

    + Training & Development Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in training, instructional design, or a related field.

    + Instructional Design & Assessment: Experienced in using ADDIE and/or SAM methodology and training assessments to identify needs and build practical, impactful learning solutions.

    + Digital Learning & Accessibility: Skilled in administering LMS platforms like Moodle, Blackboard, and webinars to deliver engaging online courses, including multimedia content integration and 508 compliance.

    + Communication & Presentation: Strong verbal and written communication skills; excels in delivering clear, engaging in-person and virtual presentations to diverse audiences.

    + Employee Recognition Programs: Experienced in designing and managing awards and recognition initiatives to enhance engagement.

    + Organization & Multi-tasking: Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple training projects and priorities effectively.

    + Technology Adaptability: Quick to learn and apply new tools and software for training, development, and delivery.

     

    Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment. It is a requirement that all HCP receive the annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons.