{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"49bc806cdb4e901d412e15e1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/49bc806cdb4e901d412e15e1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/49bc806cdb4e901d412e15e1","title":"Learning & Development Trainer","description":".buttontextab3a880b17a594ef a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontextab3a880b17a594ef a: focus{ border: 1px dashed #ff9933 !important; outline: none !important; }\n\nWe continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome\n\nReasonable Accommodation Statement\n\nThe State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.\n\nTo be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents Additional Documents section for each application.\n\nAny questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.\n\nSponsorship for Employment\n\nThe State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.\n\nDisclosure of Salary Information\n\nIn compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.\n\n.buttontext1994038eb7b1eb4e a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontext1994038eb7b1eb4e a: focus{ border: 1px dashed #000000 !important; outline: none !important; }\nDate: Jul 17, 2026\n\nLocation:\nSpringfield, IL, US, 62702\n\n#job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }\nJob Requisition ID: 57579\n\nJob Requisition ID: 57579\n\nOpening Date:Closing Date:\nAgency: Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois\nSalary: $73,756 - $115,059\nJob Type: Salaried\nCategory: Full Time\nCounty: Sangamon\nNumber of Vacancies: 1\nMerit Comp Code: Agency Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage\n\nPlease follow the directions below when applying for this position.\n\n**DO NOT CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON**\n\nTO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION PLEASE VISIT THE TRS WEBSITE:\nCareers | Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois\n\nThe Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS) is one of the largest public pension systems in the United States. We provide retirement, disability and survivor benefits to teachers, administrators and other public-school personnel employed outside the city of Chicago.\n\nTRS serves over 456,000 members and manages a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio for the exclusive benefit of the membership.\n\nTRS is an agency of the State of Illinois governed by a Board of Trustees. Full-and part-time employees are eligible for the State of Illinois comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental and vision coverage. All employees hired after August 17, 2001 participate in the TRS retirement pension plan. Employees also have the option to contribute to additional State of Illinois deferred compensation plans. The TRS pension plan is a participating reciprocal system under the Illinois Pension Code Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act.\n\nLearn more about careers at TRS: Careers | Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois\n\nJob Summary\n\nUnder the supervision of the Learning and Development Manager, the Learning and Development Trainer is responsible for delivering engaging learning experiences that support employee growth, organizational effectiveness, and a culture of continuous learning. This role facilitates instructor-led, virtual, and blended training programs for employees at all levels, with a strong focus on onboarding, professional development, systems training, compliance education, and leadership development support.\n\nThe Learning and Development Trainer applies adult learning principles and facilitation best practices to create meaningful learning experiences that promote knowledge retention, skill development, and practical application on the job. This role collaborates with subject matter experts, leaders, and other Learning and Development team members to develop, maintain, and deliver high-quality training programs and learning resources.\n\nThe Learning and Development Trainer serves as a trusted learning partner by identifying training needs, supporting organizational initiatives, and ensuring employees have access to the knowledge and tools necessary for success. This individual contributes to employee development efforts by facilitating training, maintaining learning content, tracking participation, and evaluating learner feedback to continuously improve training effectiveness.\n\nEssential Functions\nFacilitate instructor-led, virtual, and blended learning programs for employees and leaders, ensuring an engaging and effective learning experience.\nDeliver new hire onboarding programs that support employee integration, understanding of organizational culture, and role readiness.\nCoordinate and facilitate training related to professional development, leadership development, systems, policies, compliance requirements, and organizational initiatives.\nCollaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop, update, and maintain training materials, facilitator guides, participant resources, and learning content.\nSupport the design and implementation of learning programs using adult learning principles and instructional design best practices.\nPartner with leaders and departments to identify training needs and recommend appropriate learning solutions.\nEssential Functions (Continued)\nManage training logistics, including scheduling, registration, communications, materials preparation, and classroom or virtual platform setup.\nUtilize the Learning Management System (LMS) to assign, track, maintain, and report on learning activities and training completion records.\nEvaluate training effectiveness through participant feedback, assessments, and learning metrics; recommend improvements to enhance learner outcomes.\nSupport organizational change initiatives by developing and delivering training that prepares employees for new processes, systems, and ways of working.\nMaintain accurate training records, documentation, and reporting to support compliance, operational, and organizational needs.\nPerform additional duties in support of employee learning and development as assigned.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nStrong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage adult learners in classroom, virtual, and hybrid learning environments.\nAbility to assess learning needs and apply adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and training best practices to develop, facilitate, and evaluate learning experiences that improve individual and organizational performance.\nStrong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\nAbility to build collaborative relationships with leaders, subject matter experts, and employees across the organization.\nProficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Microsoft Office applications, virtual training platforms, and other learning technologies.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Continued)\nAbility to effectively manage competing priorities, solve problems, and adapt to changing business needs while maintaining professionalism, attention to detail, and exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.\nDemonstrated commitment to professionalism, accountability, ethical conduct, and delivering high-quality work.\nAbility to travel occasionally, including day trips and overnight travel, to support organizational and training needs.\nMinimum Requirements\nHuman Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.\nThree (3) years of experience in corporate training, learning and development, instructional design, or a related field.\nExperience facilitating instructor-led and virtual training programs for adult learners.\nExperience developing and maintaining training materials, learning resources, and job aids.\nExperience administering learning activities and using a Learning Management System (LMS) or similar learning technology.\nExperience supporting onboarding, systems training, compliance training, or employee development programs is preferred.\nRelevant professional certifications (e.g., CPTD, APTD, Certified Facilitator/Trainer, CIDD, or related credentials) are preferred.\n\nWork Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm M-F\nHeadquarter Location: 2815 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702-3397\nWork County: Sangamon\nAgency Contact: Christina Lonbom\nEmail: clonbon@trsil.org\nPhone #: 217-814-2226\nPosting Group: Office & Administrative Support\n\nTRS is a non-code state agency.\n\n**APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS**\n\nCandidates must submit applications through the TRS Careers Website:\n\nCareers | Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois\n\nPlease follow all instructions and include all required documents. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.\n\nTRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or completing any pre-employment testing, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at (217) 814-2111, or HRServices@trsil.org. 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A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome\n\nReasonable Accommodation Statement\n\nThe State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.\n\nTo be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents Additional Documents section for each application.\n\nAny questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.\n\nSponsorship for Employment\n\nThe State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.\n\nDisclosure of Salary Information\n\nIn compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.\n\n.buttontext1994038eb7b1eb4e a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontext1994038eb7b1eb4e a: focus{ border: 1px dashed #000000 !important; outline: none !important; }\nDate: Jul 17, 2026\n\nLocation:\nSpringfield, IL, US, 62702\n\n#job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }\nJob Requisition ID: 57579\n\nJob Requisition ID: 57579\n\nOpening Date:Closing Date:\nAgency: Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois\nSalary: $73,756 - $115,059\nJob Type: Salaried\nCategory: Full Time\nCounty: Sangamon\nNumber of Vacancies: 1\nMerit Comp Code: Agency Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage\n\nPlease follow the directions below when applying for this position.\n\n**DO NOT CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON**\n\nTO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION PLEASE VISIT THE TRS WEBSITE:\nCareers | Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois\n\nThe Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS) is one of the largest public pension systems in the United States. We provide retirement, disability and survivor benefits to teachers, administrators and other public-school personnel employed outside the city of Chicago.\n\nTRS serves over 456,000 members and manages a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio for the exclusive benefit of the membership.\n\nTRS is an agency of the State of Illinois governed by a Board of Trustees. Full-and part-time employees are eligible for the State of Illinois comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental and vision coverage. All employees hired after August 17, 2001 participate in the TRS retirement pension plan. Employees also have the option to contribute to additional State of Illinois deferred compensation plans. The TRS pension plan is a participating reciprocal system under the Illinois Pension Code Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act.\n\nLearn more about careers at TRS: Careers | Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois\n\nJob Summary\n\nUnder the supervision of the Learning and Development Manager, the Learning and Development Trainer is responsible for delivering engaging learning experiences that support employee growth, organizational effectiveness, and a culture of continuous learning. This role facilitates instructor-led, virtual, and blended training programs for employees at all levels, with a strong focus on onboarding, professional development, systems training, compliance education, and leadership development support.\n\nThe Learning and Development Trainer applies adult learning principles and facilitation best practices to create meaningful learning experiences that promote knowledge retention, skill development, and practical application on the job. This role collaborates with subject matter experts, leaders, and other Learning and Development team members to develop, maintain, and deliver high-quality training programs and learning resources.\n\nThe Learning and Development Trainer serves as a trusted learning partner by identifying training needs, supporting organizational initiatives, and ensuring employees have access to the knowledge and tools necessary for success. This individual contributes to employee development efforts by facilitating training, maintaining learning content, tracking participation, and evaluating learner feedback to continuously improve training effectiveness.\n\nEssential Functions\nFacilitate instructor-led, virtual, and blended learning programs for employees and leaders, ensuring an engaging and effective learning experience.\nDeliver new hire onboarding programs that support employee integration, understanding of organizational culture, and role readiness.\nCoordinate and facilitate training related to professional development, leadership development, systems, policies, compliance requirements, and organizational initiatives.\nCollaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop, update, and maintain training materials, facilitator guides, participant resources, and learning content.\nSupport the design and implementation of learning programs using adult learning principles and instructional design best practices.\nPartner with leaders and departments to identify training needs and recommend appropriate learning solutions.\nEssential Functions (Continued)\nManage training logistics, including scheduling, registration, communications, materials preparation, and classroom or virtual platform setup.\nUtilize the Learning Management System (LMS) to assign, track, maintain, and report on learning activities and training completion records.\nEvaluate training effectiveness through participant feedback, assessments, and learning metrics; recommend improvements to enhance learner outcomes.\nSupport organizational change initiatives by developing and delivering training that prepares employees for new processes, systems, and ways of working.\nMaintain accurate training records, documentation, and reporting to support compliance, operational, and organizational needs.\nPerform additional duties in support of employee learning and development as assigned.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nStrong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage adult learners in classroom, virtual, and hybrid learning environments.\nAbility to assess learning needs and apply adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and training best practices to develop, facilitate, and evaluate learning experiences that improve individual and organizational performance.\nStrong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\nAbility to build collaborative relationships with leaders, subject matter experts, and employees across the organization.\nProficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Microsoft Office applications, virtual training platforms, and other learning technologies.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Continued)\nAbility to effectively manage competing priorities, solve problems, and adapt to changing business needs while maintaining professionalism, attention to detail, and exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.\nDemonstrated commitment to professionalism, accountability, ethical conduct, and delivering high-quality work.\nAbility to travel occasionally, including day trips and overnight travel, to support organizational and training needs.\nMinimum Requirements\nHuman Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.\nThree (3) years of experience in corporate training, learning and development, instructional design, or a related field.\nExperience facilitating instructor-led and virtual training programs for adult learners.\nExperience developing and maintaining training materials, learning resources, and job aids.\nExperience administering learning activities and using a Learning Management System (LMS) or similar learning technology.\nExperience supporting onboarding, systems training, compliance training, or employee development programs is preferred.\nRelevant professional certifications (e.g., CPTD, APTD, Certified Facilitator/Trainer, CIDD, or related credentials) are preferred.\n\nWork Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm M-F\nHeadquarter Location: 2815 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702-3397\nWork County: Sangamon\nAgency Contact: Christina Lonbom\nEmail: clonbon@trsil.org\nPhone #: 217-814-2226\nPosting Group: Office & Administrative Support\n\nTRS is a non-code state agency.\n\n**APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS**\n\nCandidates must submit applications through the TRS Careers Website:\n\nCareers | Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois\n\nPlease follow all instructions and include all required documents. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.\n\nTRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or completing any pre-employment testing, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at (217) 814-2111, or HRServices@trsil.org. 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