Leadership Development Trainer

Job Description

Are you ready to join a team where you can really make a difference? At Achieve, we're not just building careers; we're cultivating a values-based culture fueled by industry-leading financial and technology minds and guided by CEOs who truly walk the talk. We're seeking a passionate Leadership Development Trainer to join our team, contributing to an environment where strong leadership thrives.. Come be a part of a company that values caring, integrity, getting better every day, and collaboration.

Reporting to the Manager, Leadership Development, the Leadership Development (LD) Trainer will assist our organizational leadership team to expand their capacity and successfully perform in their leadership roles.

The responsibilities include the design and delivery of formal and informal leadership development solutions. The LD Trainer will facilitate leadership and professional skills development programs for all Achieve leaders by instilling the Achieve Leadership Capabilities:

• Execution – Get teams to achieve results
• Accountability– Hold themselves and others accountable for positive results
• Competitive Edge– Know the business and innovate to stay ahead
• Collaboration– Work effectively and cooperatively with others
• Inspirational Leadership– Inspire others to higher levels of performance
• Developing Talent– Develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of individuals
• Influence– Persuade and influence in all directions
• Communication– Clearly convey information and ideas to individuals and groups

What you'll do:

Learning Delivery: 

• Facilitate live on-site and virtual training sessions
• Deliver existing leadership training content as intended
• Interact and engage audiences with questions and hands-on practice
• Pull from personal experience as a facilitator and/or leader to share stories and examples during training
• Provide coaching to Achieve leaders and aspiring leader on implementation of skills developed in our training programs
• Deploy surveys to measure class experience/perception and collect feedback for improvements
• Administer after-training learning support such as follow-on messages, post work and other resources 
• Track attendance and manage rescheduling of session in the Learning Management System

Learning Design:

• Maintain, develop, and organize current and accurate training material, handouts, worksheets, job aides, and class evaluations for classroom and continuing education instruction
• Find common patterns in areas that need to be emphasized in initial trainings
• Design and develop leadership development programs based on the needs of the leadership team
• Administer Train-the-Trainer sessions
• Contribute to training process improvements and participate in other projects as needed
• Identify leader developmental/training needs and develop programs/initiatives to meet those needs to enhance performance and engagement while reflecting the organization’s core values
• Work with Subject Matter Experts and fellow L&D teammates to transform expert content into learner-friendly classroom, online, and/or blended learning solutions
• Manage, develop, and execute against project plans and timelines

What you'll bring:

• Engaging, hands-on professional with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Well-versed in adult learning & development best practices, research and trends
• Proven track record of helping others develop skills and grow their careers
• Proven performance consulting capabilities, coupled with strong influence, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Experience designing, developing, and facilitating leadership coaching and training curriculum
• Bachelor's Degree and at least 5+ years of experience in learning and development field or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• Superior computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Professional LD certifications (or the equivalent) preferred
• Leadership experience preferred
• Coaching experience preferred

Achieve well-being with:

• 401 (k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision with HSA and FSA
• Sick time off
• Access to wellness support through Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace.
• Pet care discounts for your furry family members
• Financial support in times of hardship with our Achieve Care Fund
• A safe place to connect with other employees through our six employee resource groups

Join Achieve, change the future.

At Achieve, we’re changing millions of lives.
From the single parent trying to catch up on bills to the entrepreneur needing a loan for the next phase of growth, you’ll get to be a part of their journey to a better financial future. We’re proud to have over 3,000 employees in mostly hybrid and 100% remote roles across the United States with hubs in Arizona, California, and Texas. We are strategically growing our teams with more remote, work-from-home opportunities every day to better serve our members. A career at Achieve is more than a job—it’s a place where you can make a true impact, have a sense of belonging, establish a fulfilling career, and put your well-being first.

Attention Agencies & Search Firms: We do not accept unsolicited candidate resumes or profiles. Please do not reach out to anyone within Achieve to market your services or candidates. All inquiries should be directed to Talent Acquisition only. We reserve the right to hire any candidates sent unsolicited and will not pay any fees without a contract signed by Achieve’s Talent Acquisition leader.

Achieve is a leading digital personal finance company. We help everyday people move from struggling to thriving by providing innovative, personalized financial solutions. By leveraging proprietary data and analytics, our solutions are tailored for each step of our member's financial journey to include personal loans, home equity loans, debt consolidation, financial tools and education. Every day, we get to help our members move their finances forward with care, compassion, and empathetic touch. We put people first and treat them like humans, not account numbers.