Agricultural Lending Learning Designer

AgWest Farm Creditis a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System - the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

We are in search of an Agricultural Lending Learning Designer or Senior Agricultural Lending Learning Designer to join our Learning and Research department in Spokane, Washington (Headquarters) preferred. This full-time position reports to the Director Lending and Insurance Learning, and is responsible for designing, developing and delivering effective learning solutions and resources for Lending and Insurance employees at AgWest.

After an initial in-office training period, this position is eligible for workplace flexibility and a one-time home office stipend. Employees are expected to continue working from their office location a minimum of 60% of the time. Relocation assistance is available for candidates who may need to relocate to Spokane for this opportunity.

Compensation Information

The base salary range for this position in Spokane, Washington is:

Level II:
Typical starting range: $64,600 - $86,500
Full base salary range: $64,600 - $97,500
Annual performance-based incentive target is 10% of base.

Senior Level III:
Typical starting range: $78,000 - $107,400
Full base salary range: $78,000 - $122,100
Annual performance-based incentive target is12% of base.

Job Requirements

• Deliver existing Lending and Insurance learning experiences including fundamental to advanced level learning, projects, and ongoing compliance and regulatory training for Ag Lending, Insurance, and Country Home Lending.
• Execute on the ongoing promotion/awareness, communications, delivery, evaluation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Lending and Insurance learning.
• Facilitate, emcee, present and /or instruct workshop-based learning/training in-person, virtual, or onsite.
• Identify and collaborate with subject matter experts (internal, external, or both) to develop and deliver learning and related offerings.
• Proactively engage stakeholders, subject matter experts, and learnings to identify learning objectives, complete needs analysis, match design to needs identified, and facilitate development efforts with others.
• Develop supervisor, coach, and facilitator train-the-trainer resources that foster an effective coaching and learning culture.
• Proactively identify new hires and equip supervisors, coaches, and learners with the resources required for onboarding and assigned learning experience.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing learner behavior, evaluation data, employee performance and business results. Proactively seek feedback matched with up-to-date knowledge of learning design best practices.
• Collaborate and coordinate with Learning and Research Operations, Policy and Procedures, Organizational Change Management, Project Management, Lending and Insurance and other teams throughout the organization to effectively achieve results while fostering strong relationships.
• Ensure all role-based learning, resources and content remain up-to-date and align with established standards and content governance processes and timelines.
• Participate in Learning and Research strategic planning and budgeting, representing Lending and Insurance learning experiences and related priorities.
• May also support quality assurance, technology and systems training, requirements gathering, and project consultation.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Generally, requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, learning, business administration, organizational development, finance, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial statements, credit analysis, lending processes, and ability to translate that knowledge into learning resources.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with business unit leads and internal stakeholders to create innovative and engaging learning experiences.
• Solid understanding and proven application of adult learning principles and instructional design to create effective and engaging learning experiences, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Proven project and time management skills including successful experience managing multiple streams of work with multiple clients simultaneously.
• Small and large group facilitation skills, across a wide variety of audiences.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to a diverse audience.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner, influence and collaborate.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience within the Farm Credit System.
• Knowledge of agriculture and agricultural business operations.
• Previous experience in Lending and/or Insurance in an agricultural business setting.
• Advanced degrees in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Digital Learning Technology, and/or Adult Education/Learning Theory, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience incorporating multimedia elements (audio, video, and graphics) into blended learning solutions.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and design-thinking practice.
  

Benefits Offered by AgWest

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
• Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 11 holidays and 3 volunteer
• 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest!

*Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.

Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at: https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits

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Job level and starting annual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, certifications/licensure, internal equity, location, business needs and market demands.

The listed compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the posting date. AgWest reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and modify or discontinue benefits programs at its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.