ForGood
Home / Jobs /Human Resources / Senior Specialist, Talent DevelopmentEnglish · Français · Español
ED
Environmental Defense Fund

Senior Specialist, Talent Development

LocationNew York, Austin
SetupHybrid
LevelSenior
Postedjust now ago
Human Resources

Quick answer

Environmental Defense Fund is hiring a senior specialist, talent development for a two-year fixed-term position with full benefits and the possibility of extension, based in New York or Austin, paying $83,500 - $88,500 USD/Yr.

Role
Senior Specialist, Talent Development
Organization
Environmental Defense Fund
Location
New York, Austin
Work setup
Hybrid
Level
Senior
Compensation
$83,500 - $88,500 USD/Yr.
Category
Human Resources

The role

The Senior Specialist, Talent Development is responsible for designing, implementing, and measuring learning and development solutions that support EDF Talent Development goals, with regular hands-on work in EDF’s Learning Management System (LMS).

What you'll do

  • Designs, develops, and facilitates engaging and effective learning sessions
  • Manages learning and development programs end-to-end
  • Administers and optimizes the LMS to build and manage learning courses and programs
  • Collaborates with HRBPs to ensure alignment of TD strategies
  • Manages vendor relationships in coordination with associated programs
  • Supports onboarding, performance management process, and other Talent Development initiatives

What it takes

  • 4+ years of experience designing, developing, and facilitating enterprise-wide learning, leadership development, or talent management programs
  • Demonstrated, hands-on experience administering and optimizing a Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Experience managing vendor relationships
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong time management and organizational skills

What you'll bring

Strong facilitation and presentation skillsExperience administering and optimizing a Learning Management System (LMS)Experience managing vendor relationshipsExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong time management and organizational skillsExperience designing

How we treat you

Competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is based in the Greater NY and Austin, TX areas.

What is the compensation range?

The compensation range is $83,500 - $88,500 USD/Yr.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include 4+ years of experience in designing, developing, and facilitating enterprise-wide learning, hands-on experience with LMS, and strong communication and organizational skills.

How do I apply?

Please include a cover letter with your application.

Is the job remote?

The job is hybrid, based in the Greater NY and Austin, TX areas.

How to apply

Apply directly on Environmental Defense Fund's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

Apply now →

This listing is aggregated from a third-party source and its summary may be auto-generated, so details can be inaccurate or out of date. ForGood is not the employer and is not liable for the content — please verify everything on Environmental Defense Fund's official posting before applying.

Meet people in Human Resources

Upcoming conferences and workshops where people doing this kind of work get together.

Texas Volunteer Management Conference 2026
Oct 15–16, 2026 · Richardson, United States
AVM Conference 2026
Oct 21–22, 2026 · Online
CASE Strategic Talent Management Conference 2027
Jan 25–27, 2027 · Louisville, United States

All Human Resources events →