Job Description

GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.

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PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Leads the coordination, communication, administrative responsibilities and development of Training and Development events.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Coordinates the communication, registration, enrollment, agenda and supports on-site logistics of leadership programs in collaboration with Training and Development. Partners closely with the Sr. Training and Development Analyst on key learning deliverables. Maintains close collaboration with business partners in Event Management and Travel Ops, Member Resources, and GROWMARK System leadership.

Leads coordination and event communication of all leadership, supervisory, sales, professional development from course initiation through record keeping in the Learning Management System (LMS). Maintains LMS records and provides reports aligned with LMS strategic direction set by Training & Development leadership.

Writes and develops impactful communications including newsletters, emails, and content represented on internal social sites on behalf of Training & Development. Develops campaigns and promotions for larger scale events.

Collaborates with Event Management team to secure Training and Development event venues, negotiate facility contracts, and discern onsite AV and catering needs.

Coordinates and communicates with member cooperative management, region staff and divisions concerning training activities. Composes correspondence and reports, as necessary.

Coordinates training material development, including PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, and Excel spreadsheets for leadership programs and disseminates pre-work as requested.

Collaborates with Design and Production to develop participant manuals and support materials for new and/or revised Training and Development leadership programs.

Constructs and manages internal and external T&D Training SharePoint sites.

Coordinates onsite registration for leadership events.

Processes billings and payments for training functions.

Coordinates the updating of all training participant records for the Training and Development Department and GROWMARK Divisions where necessary.

Provides support to the Sr. Manager, Training & Development and Manager, Field Training.

Point of contact for business units, retail members and subsidiaries on administrative updates to the LMS.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Coordinates T&D training events and program dates for the GROWMARK master calendar.

May assist with on-boarding event coordination as needed.

Follows GROWMARK\'s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor\'s degree preferred or the equivalent thereof, and 2 years or more of related work experience.

General understanding of training coordination, administration, and evaluation processes, business writing and etiquette, records control, and office procedures.

Proven professional communication and customer service skills and the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with all positions within the GROWMARK System.

Demonstrated planning, organization, and \xe2\x80\x9cattention to detail\xe2\x80\x9d skills.

Ability to get work done through others, work independently, and in a team-oriented environment.

Proven computer skills including Microsoft Office Outlook, word processing, presentation software, spreadsheets, databases, and internet usage.

Ability to maintain complete confidentiality.

Ability to occasionally work extended hours and travel overnight to provide on-site program administration.

Occasionally required to work at varying heights.

Frequently required to lift and move 21-50 lbs.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Must have and maintain a valid driver\'s license and satisfactory driving record.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK\'s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

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