Training & Professional Development Coordinator

Salary : $75,967.00 - $105,000.00 AnnuallyLocation : Atlanta, GA 30303Job Type: Regular Full-TimeOffice: Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer / Human ResourcesDepartment: Human ResourcesOpening Date: 01/08/2026Closing Date: 2/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Description:The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is seeking an experienced and strategic Training & Professional Development Coordinator to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-wide training and professional development programs. This role is responsible for creating comprehensive learning systems-from ideation through implementation-that support all staff, while also delivering targeted leadership development for senior leaders, people managers, and emerging leaders across the organization. The role also supports ARC's performance management framework by aligning learning, development, and skill-building initiatives with organizational competencies, expectations, and performance outcomes.The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in adult learning, curriculum design, and facilitation, along with experience using talent and personality discovery models such as DISC, Myers-Briggs (MBTI), and similar frameworks. This position also serves as a trusted internal resource and may function as an in-house coach, providing coaching and professional development counseling to leaders and managers in support of performance improvement, leadership growth, succession readiness, and organizational effectiveness.This is a manager-level role that requires the ability to translate organizational needs -including performance expectations and workforce development priorities - into effective, scalable learning solutions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Enterprise-Wide Training & Leadership DevelopmentLead ARC's enterprise-wide training and leadership development framework, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, workforce priorities, and performance management objectives.Design, develop, and implement end-to-end adult learning programs from concept through execution, including needs assessment, curriculum development, facilitation, and evaluation.Create structured learning pathways for senior leaders, middle managers, and high-potential/emerging leaders.Build and sustain leadership development frameworks that promote consistency, equity, and organizational effectiveness.Succession Planning & Talent DevelopmentPartner with HR leadership and senior executives to support succession planning and leadership readiness initiatives.Design development programs and learning interventions that strengthen bench strength and prepare future leaders.Support managers in identifying development needs and growth opportunities for their teams.Align training and leadership development initiatives with ARC's performance management framework, including leadership competencies, goal-setting, feedback practices, development planning, and manager capability-building.Provide support to the Performance Management LifecycleCurriculum Design & FacilitationDesign high-quality training curricula, learning modules, and materials using adult learning best practices.Facilitate engaging in-person and virtual training sessions for leadership and management audiences.Incorporate experiential learning, assessment tools, and reflective practices to support skill development and behavior change.Leadership Development Tools & AssessmentsAdminister and interpret talent and personality assessment tools such as DISC, Meyers - Briggs, Clifton Strengths, or other similar models.Integrate assessment insights into leadership development programs, team effectiveness sessions, and individual development planning.Serve as an internal subject-matter expert on leadership competencies, communication styles, and professional growth.Coaching & Developmental CounselingProvide coaching and professional development counseling to support performance, leadership effectiveness, and career development.Support leaders through transitions, performance challenges, and team dynamics with a solution-oriented, developmental approach.Partner with HR colleagues to determine when coaching, counseling, or training interventions are most appropriate.Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and discretion at all times.Program Management & EvaluationManage multiple training and leadership development initiatives concurrently.Evaluate program effectiveness using participant feedback, outcomes, and workforce data, including performance trends and capability gaps, and continuously refine offerings.Maintain training documentation, resources, and learning records. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Adult Education, Psychology, Business, or a related field.Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in training, professional development, organizational development, or a related discipline.Demonstrated experience designing and delivering adult learning programs for leaders at multiple levels.Certification and/or demonstrated and applied experience with talent and personality assessment models such as DISC, or similar frameworks.Strong facilitation experience with executive and management audiences.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Organizational Development, Adult Learning, Human Resources, Leadership, or a related field.Coaching certification or formal training in leadership or executive coaching.Experience supporting succession planning or leadership pipeline initiatives.Experience in public sector or nonprofit environments. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Strong understanding of adult learning theory and instructional design.Ability to design scalable, enterprise-wide training systems.Executive presence and the ability to build trust with senior leaders.Strong coaching, listening, and counseling skills with a developmental (non-clinical) focus.Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.High level of discretion, emotional intelligence, and sound judgment.Working ConditionsThis position is primarily office-based and requires regular in-person engagement with leaders and staff.Occasional flexibility in hours may be required to support training programs or leadership sessions.Additional InformationAbout ARC:The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region's success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region's collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships. ARC Strategic FrameworkVision - ONE great REGIONMission StatementThe Atlanta Regional Commission fosters thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative, data-informed planning and investments.Our Goals Healthy, safe, livable communities in the Atlanta metro area. Strategic investments in people, infrastructure, mobility, and preserving natural resources. Regional services delivered with operational excellence and efficiency. Diverse stakeholders engage and take a regional approach to solve local issues. A competitive economy that is inclusive, innovative, and resilient.Our Core ValuesExcellence | A commitment to doing our best and going above and beyond in every facet of our work allowing for innovative practices and actions to be created while ensuring our agency's and our colleague's success.Equity | We represent a belief that there are some things which people should have, that there are basic needs that should be fulfilled, that burdens and rewards should not be spread too divergently across the community, and that policy should be directed with impartiality, fairness and justice towards these ends.Integrity | In our conduct, communication, and collaboration with each other and the region's residents, we will act with consistency, honesty, transparency, fairness and accountability within and across each of our responsibilities and functions.Application Process:The Atlanta Regional Commission is looking for individuals who enjoy working in a public service environment where the mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Atlanta region. ARC serves as a forum where leaders come together to discuss and act on issues of regionwide consequence, so it is important that our staff share the public entrepreneurial spirit that defines ARC.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ARC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, religion or disability.For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please contact ARC at 404-463-3100 or Human Resources via email at [email protected] offers our full-time regular employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and more! For additional information, please visit: 01 Do you possess a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Adult Education, Psychology, Business, or a closely related field? Yes No 02 Do you have at least 5 years of professional experience designing and delivering adult learning or professional development programs? Yes No 03 Have you independently designed and implemented end-to-end training programs (from needs assessment through facilitation and evaluation)? Yes No 04 Do you have direct experience delivering training or leadership development programs to managers and senior leaders (not just individual contributors)? Yes No 05 Do you have hands-on experience using talent or personality assessment tools (e.g., DISC, Myers-Briggs/MBTI, CliftonStrengths or similar) in a professional development or leadership context? Yes No 06 Have you facilitated in-person and/or virtual training sessions for executive, leadership, or management audiences? Yes No 07 Do you have experience providing professional coaching or developmental counseling to managers or leaders (non-clinical, workplace focused)? Yes No 08 Have you partnered with HR leadership or senior executives to support leadership development, succession planning, or performance improvement initiatives? Yes No 09 Have you aligned training or leadership development programs with a formal performance management framework (e.g., competencies, goal-setting, development plans, or feedback cycles)? Yes No 10 Do you have experience managing multiple training or development initiatives simultaneously while meeting organizational deadlines and priorities? Yes No 11 Are you able to work primarily in an office-based environment with regular in-person engagement (with some flexibility for training schedules)? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02