Learning and Development Specialist

CoBank offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support associates both professionally and personally.

Benefits

• 15 days of vacation, 10 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays
• Hybrid work model with flexible arrangements for most positions
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Life Insurance
• Robust associate training and development through CoBank University
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education
• 401k plan with up to 6% matching and an additional 3% non-elective contribution, plus Student Loan Match
• Community impact opportunities: United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day, and Associate Directed Contribution
• Associate Resource Groups fostering a culture of respect and inclusion
• Recognition programs such as GEM awards

About the role

The Learning & Development Specialist supports the successful delivery of enterprise Learning & Development (L&D) programs through coordination, administration, and operational execution of a broad range of learning initiatives. This role manages learning logistics, maintains learning systems, coordinates training events, supports classroom and virtual learning experiences, and ensures a high-quality learner experience. The specialist partners with internal stakeholders, facilitators, and vendors to support learning programs from planning through completion while maintaining accurate records, testing learning content, and driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Administers and maintains learning and development programs and processes that support associate growth, development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Serves as a Learning Management System (LMS) administrator, maintaining course offerings, learner records, assignments, completions, and additional administrative tasks.
• Coordinates classroom training logistics, including scheduling, room reservations, materials preparation, participant communications, and facilitator support.
• Provides online class moderation support by managing virtual learning platforms, monitoring participant engagement, troubleshooting basic technical issues, and ensuring a positive learner experience.
• Manages training rosters and learner registrations to ensure accurate participation tracking and reporting.
• Coordinates meetings related to learning and development programs, including scheduling, agenda support, logistics, and follow-up activities.
• Arranges travel and related logistics for facilitators, participants, and learning events as needed.
• Executes testing and quality assurance activities for web-based training (WBT) and other digital learning solutions to ensure content accuracy and functionality prior to launch.
• Maintains learning program checklists, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on schedule to support seamless program delivery.
• Oversees the L&D help desk, provides support to all associates, troubleshoots technical issues, and drives resolution of all support requests.
• Supports knowledge management efforts for HR and the evolution of the HR Knowledge Assistant AI Agent.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Education, Communications, Psychology, English, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 1 year of Human Resources or Learning and Development experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize learning technologies and related business systems.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated curiosity and eagerness to learn about all aspects of Learning & Development.
• Ability to support a broad range of L&D activities, balancing operational, administrative, and learner-facing responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with associates, leaders, facilitators, vendors, and business partners.
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to delivering a positive learner experience.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness.

About CoBank

CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing, and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water, and communications providers in all 50 states. CoBank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving farmers, ranchers, and rural borrowers. As a member of the Farm Credit System, CoBank is headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, with regional banking centers across the U.S. and an international representative office in Singapore.

Pay

The typical base pay range for this role is $58,100 - $66,500. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.