Salary Range

　　USD $103,000.00/Yr. - USD $126,000.00/Yr.

　　Posting Timeline

　　Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.

　　2/28/2024

　　Overview

　　The Job in a Nutshell:

　　The Director of Training is accountable for the establishment and management of all learning curriculums, including designing and developing experiential learning opportunities through instructional materials, training courses, and multimedia technologies and oversees all training initiatives, aligning learning strategies and programs to business strategies to realize measurable business impact. Learning curriculum includes but is not limited to store operational practices, store and company policies and procedures, leadership development, and customer service expectations and practices. This role collaborates cross-functionally and cross-departmentally with all business leaders, to identify and create action plans to address gaps in learning. The position will leverage the knowledge and experience of subject matter experts throughout the organization, and direct the activities of the Content Development, Training Center, and SMART Program teams. This position reports to the VP of Operations.

　　Responsibilities

　　Main Ingredients:

　　Develops, directs, and approves training and curricula, in partnership with the VP of Operations and other subject matter experts.

　　Works cross-departmentally to support all departments in their training needs.

　　Ensures training programs supports company culture and content accurately represents current processes and policies and is adjusted and updated based on the changing needs of the business and any new initiatives.

　　Continually stays abreast of current learning and development trends, technology, and practices.

　　Designs and implements distance learning strategies, including virtual classroom learning and self-paced web-based training for both technical and professional/management development training topics.

　　Evolves and enhances new employee program offerings; including the new employee orientation experience to drive culture and employee engagement and to inspire our Crew to become brand champions who want to grow their career with us.

　　Utilizes innovative learning practices, research, insight, experience and understanding of the needs and culture of our company, to develop and deliver instructor led, e-learning, or blended learning content and programs.

　　Develops and implements employee feedback processes to enhance learning programs and materials.

　　Ensure all learning content and programs are current and have gone through proper review cycles (i.e. regulatory, legal, etc.).

　　Identifies and partners with subject matter experts (SMEs) across the organization.

　　Partners with Regional Managers/ Vice Presidents/Department Heads to deploy all training and development programs to build a strong foundation for learning and creates a culture of learning.

　　Ensures that all development programs meet stated objectives through analyzing metrics and business impact.

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Supervisory Responsibilities:

　　Recruits and hires training Crew.

　　Oversees the daily activities of training associates and consultants.

　　Approves training content prior to release.

　　Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

　　Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.

　　Qualifications

　　Recipe for Success:

　　Bachelor’s Degree or related technical college program or equivalent combination of education and training experience preferred.

　　Impeccable follow-up and follow-through skills to meet company deadlines required.

　　Minimum of 2-5 years of relevant training experience including work in a multi-site environment/organization.

　　Experience in leadership development, needs assessment, instructional design/content development within a corporate learning & development setting.

　　Experience with E-learning systems

　　Customer focused, and proven track record of respect and building relationships with field operations.

　　Highly collaborative with strong interpersonal skills to successfully work across the organization.

　　Excellent verbal/written communications skills.

　　Coaching and strong influencing skills are mandatory as well as being comfortable interacting with all levels of team members.

　　Highly developed analytical skills and data savvy.

　　Flexible, highly adaptable.

　　Prior experience in the natural foods industry preferred.

　　Ability to prioritize multiple tasks requiring deadlines.

　　Possesses strong organizational skills and has strong attention to detail.

　　Works well under stress with interruptions and deadlines.

　　Must be self-motivated with a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.

　　Possesses advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.

　　Experience with LMS and Training Development platforms. Schoox experience a plus.

　　Experience with inventory management systems. SAP/ERP Experience a plus.

　　This job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to them by their Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.

　　Benefits

　　Here’s an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:

　　All Crew Members

　　Birthday Bonus Pay

　　Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)

　　Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed

　　Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure

　　Paid Nutrition Education

　　good4u Crew Member Discount

　　{N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)

　　Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases

　　Advancement Opportunities and Career Development

　　Health and Wellness Program

　　Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

　　Employee Referral Program

　　Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)

　　Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

　　Paid Parental Leave

　　Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)

　　Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance

　　Company Paid Life Insurance

　　Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance

　　Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match

　　Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

　　Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match

　　Diversity Statement

　　At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.

　　At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. We’re committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.

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　　LocationUS-CO-Golden

　　Job ID2024-25968

　　Address4403 Table Mt Dr

　　Work EnvironmentHybrid

　　CategoryHome Office

　　Salary RangeUSD $103,000.00/Yr. - USD $126,000.00/Yr.