Talent Development Specialist

Company Description

Who We Are

AIR Communities owns and operates best-in-class apartment communities in major markets across the country. Our communities are managed by team members who are passionate about providing world class customer service to our residents.

Job Description

The Talent Development Specialist supports AIR Communities by curating, designing, developing, and facilitating a variety of programs to support training initiatives across the organization. The Specialist reports to the Director of L&OD and works closely with both HR and business leaders to ensure all training is consistent with company standards.  This person creates innovative, customized training for all Team Member programs, assists with facilitation when needed and supports the entire team with content creation that appeals to adult learners.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with HR and business leaders to curate, design, develop, modify, and implement new and existing training programs that support onboarding, leadership development, systems, compliance, and skills-based training needs throughout the organization.
• Develop and understanding of AIR Communities business model and key objectives and prioritize your work in a way that contributes to the business goals.
• Communicate and circulate training content to the company utilizing internal communication tools (email, Webex, sms, etc.)
• Designs and updates learning materials, including e-learns, presentations, facilitator guides, SharePoint sites, videos, and job aids.  Incorporates ongoing evaluation feedback into materials on a continuous basis.
• Acts as systems administrator for learning management system (LMS), ensuring enrollments and course offerings are up to date and available as needed.
• Creates engaging online modules using Articulate Storyline and other similar tools.
• Builds and maintains strong client and subject matter expert relationships to gather ongoing needs assessment information to ensure development needs are identified and addressed through training solutions.
• Provides guidance and support to subject matter experts and HR Leaders to incorporate adult learning principles into systems and compliance training upon request.  
• Supports L&OD team with facilitation of leadership, onboarding, compliance, and systems training as needed.
• Films and edits engaging videos for use in training and other initiatives
• Update and maintain L&OD SharePoint pages and resources
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What You Have

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Psychology, Instructional Systems Development, Communications, Education, or related area.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to utilize technology to design, update, create and implement both virtual and in-person training materials.
• Assist with the maintenance and creation SharePoint sites, quick reference guides and other tools to support learning within the organization.
•  Proficient in Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
•  Proficient in Articulate suite
• Experience with creating and editing video content.

Desired Characteristics

•  Professional and personable with the ability to collaborate with team members at all levels of the organization
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Ability to prioritize, think independently and problem solve to ensure projects are completed in an effective/timely manner
• Ability to work with others and collaborate across the organization to achieve goals
• Self-starter, motivated and proactive
• Strong organization and planning skills, detail oriented, and ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ideal candidate demonstrates accountability, thinks critically, and demonstrates courage when presenting ideas
• Can easily multi-task and manage multiple projects
   

Additional Information

Benefits

• An anticipated base salary between 85,000-$105,000 plus annual bonus. Salary will be offered depending on skills and experience.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and 14 holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, HSA/FSA plans, short and long-term disability paid by the company.
• An Apartment Benefit option is available to live on-site at the community you are working
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match.
• Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
• Tuition assistance program and up to 100% reimbursement for job-related certifications and licenses.
• 15 hours of paid time annually for community service.
• Commuter benefits and pet insurance.
• Consumer discounts on various products and services.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development, leadership training, and career growth.

Application Deadline: The initial deadline for applications is 5/24/2026. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline, subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Candidates extended an offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening that includes checking references, a four-panel drug screening that excludes marijuana testing, employment verification & criminal background check.

AIR values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. AIR prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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