Posted: 10/21/26
Location: Bend, OR
Salary: $6,573.92-$7,399.00 a month

 

Application Deadline: November 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm

 

Position Information:

At Deschutes Public Library, we believe that exceptional public service begins with exceptional people. We are seeking a strategic, innovative, and collaborative Learning & Development Administrator to lead organization-wide learning initiatives that empower employees, strengthen leadership capabilities, and build a culture of continuous growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of workforce development within a mission-driven organization that serves and enriches our community. Based at the Central Library and reporting to the Human Resources Manager, this role serves as the library's lead professional for organizational learning, talent development, leadership growth, and workforce capability building. As the Learning & Development Administrator, you will design and implement comprehensive learning strategies that align employee development with organizational goals and public service excellence. You will partner closely with leaders, managers, and subject matter experts to identify workforce needs, close skill gaps, and create meaningful development opportunities that help employees thrive throughout their careers.  

This position is ideal for a learning professional who enjoys both strategy and execution. You will create engaging learning experiences across multiple formats, including instructor-led training, eLearning, virtual workshops, onboarding programs, leadership development initiatives, and self-directed learning pathways. You'll leverage adult learning principles, instructional design expertise, and emerging industry practices to deliver high-impact solutions that drive measurable results. Beyond program design, you will serve as a trusted advisor to library leadership, helping guide organizational development, change management, employee growth, and performance improvement efforts. You'll manage learning technologies, analyze training outcomes, evaluate program effectiveness, and provide data-driven recommendations that strengthen organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. The successful candidate is a relationship builder and lifelong learner with a passion for developing others. You bring expertise in learning management systems, instructional design, training facilitation, workforce development, and project management, along with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization. Most importantly, you are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee has the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute their best work.

 

Compensation and Benefits:

Monthly Salary: The hiring range is $ 6,573.92 – $7,399.00, a maximum step five of the twelve step range. The position salary range is $ 6,573.92 – $9,099.84.   The Deschutes Public Library offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including: Health, dental (including orthodontia), and vision insurance Paid time off, including vacation, sick time and 11 paid holidays 6% pay differential above base salary for proven bilingual English/Spanish fluency Retirement benefits through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) with 100% employer match Opportunities for professional development and continuing education  

 

PURPOSE OF POSITION 

This position serves as the library's lead professional for organizational learning, employee development, leadership development, and workforce capability building. This position is responsible for assessing organizational learning needs; designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating employee and leadership development programs; and advising library leaders on talent development strategies that support organizational effectiveness and public service excellence.  

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Communication:

• Communicates proactively, regularly and effectively with other staff, vendors, and library stakeholders.

Customer Service:

• Provides exemplary customer service in all customer and staff interactions by being attentive, empathetic, responsive, fair, courteous and respectful. 

Collaboration:

• Serves as an internal consultant on employee development, onboarding, change management, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Partners with Human Resources, managers, and subject matter experts to develop competency-based learning programs and career development opportunities.
• Manages relationships with external training providers, educational institutions, consultants, and vendors.

Learning and Development Strategic Learning and Organizational Development:

• Develops and implements library-wide learning and development strategies aligned with organizational goals, workforce plans, and service objectives.
• Conducts organizational, departmental, and individual needs assessments to identify skill gaps and development priorities.
• Collaborates with leadership, managers, and Human Resources to recommend workforce development solutions and drive organizational effectiveness.
• Monitors industry trends and recommends innovative approaches to employee and leadership development.

Program Design and Development:

• Designs, develops, and maintains learning programs, curricula, and development pathways for employees and leaders.
• Creates instructor-led, virtual, blended, and self-paced learning solutions, including training materials, job aids, facilitator guides, assessments, and resource tools.
• Ensures content aligns with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and best practices.
• Applies adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to maximize learning effectiveness.

Program Administration and Evaluation:

• Administers learning management systems (LMS), training records, reporting, and related technologies.
• Develops and monitors performance measures to evaluate training effectiveness and return on investment.
• Analyzes participation and performance data to improve learning outcomes and provides reports and recommendations on workforce development initiatives.
• Maintains compliance-related training records and reporting. 

Training Delivery and Facilitation:

• Facilitates training programs, workshops, leadership development, employee onboarding, and other learning initiatives.
• Delivers presentations to audiences at all organizational levels and coordinates organizational learning events and team development activities.
• Adapts instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs.

Project Management:

• Leads and coordinates library-wide learning and development projects.
• Develops project plans, timelines, budgets, and performance measures while managing multiple priorities to ensure timely, high-quality results.
• Identifies opportunities to improve learning processes and operational efficiency.

 

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Participates in library projects in accordance with established project management guidelines.
• Aligns work with District priorities and Board decisions.
• Maintains professional knowledge through continuing education and development.
• Participates actively in meetings, committees, and assigned projects.
• Provides mentoring and support to colleagues as needed.
• Contributes to long-range planning, goal setting, and implementation of project plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager or Designee.

 

EDUCATIONAL AND KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field required.
• Minimum of five years of learning and development experience in a public or private sector organization, including at least three years of experience in needs assessment, adult learning, performance consulting, instructional design, training evaluation, eLearning development, learning management systems, learning technology standards (e.g., SCORM, xAPI), competency modeling, assessment tools, vendor management, leadership, and the design and implementation of learning and development solutions.

This position requires the following skills and abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of learning and development principles, practices, methodologies, and learning management systems.
• Strong organizational, program management, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with managers, colleagues, and staff through effective communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, and problem-solving.
• Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ability to develop, manage, and monitor budgets within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Ability to interpret, support, and communicate District policies, procedures, and processes.
• Advanced proficiency with LMS platforms, websites, and standard business software, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, presentation, internet, and data management applications.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSE

Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, valid in the State of Oregon, are required.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is continuously required to communicate by talking and listening, use of fingers and hands, repetitive motion and sitting. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach, and feel. Occasionally bend, stoop, grasp, and rarely to feel, kneel or crawl. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to 15 pounds on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc.; may infrequently require moving materials weighing up to 35 pounds.  Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 75% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment. 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

There is a potential for occasional hazards or obstacles, and a low level of personal risk stemming from environmental conditions and/or human-driven potential hazards. Job conditions are stable, usually well managed, and very comfortable. Conditions may consist of the following: Varied settings within office and community outreach locations. Reading for comprehension and direction (policies & procedures). Speaking to share/respond, to maintain relationships and to convey instructions and/or direction. Various equipment includes computers with a keyboard and mouse, telephone, and other electronic devices to share documents, information and discussion. Evolving deadlines and changing priorities with multiple demands on time. Considerable cognitive process to make effective decisions for successful interpersonal interactions, conduct crucial conversations and conduct non-routine work. Travel to other district locations and/or to workshops/professional meetings/conferences as needed or assigned for library or staff meetings/assessments. Interruptions will occur frequently and may include challenging situations or conversations. Attendance at evening and weekend meetings and/or social/business events. Close and distant vision with ability to adjust focus for accurate reading of low, middle, and high work areas.

 

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS

Regular responsibility for contacts with employees, the public or other agencies in individual and group meetings. Unpredictable situations are expected. Adverse consequences could be significant. Interactions may often include difficult or disagreeable people, or challenging situations.  Contacts made are with public and staff members; contacts frequently contain confidential/sensitive information necessitating discretion and professionalism at all times.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision is not normally a responsibility of positions in this classification; may train or orient new employees. This position maintains their own work with review and direction. Decisions made are within broad interpretation of applicable guidelines and Library policies and rules.  This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed by the position for illustration purposes, but does not include other occasional work, which may be similar, related to, or a logical assignment for the position. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change. 

 

How to Apply:

Please apply on our website.