Learning and Development Specialist

Location Address:

2800 10th Ave
Receiving Dock
Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311


Date Posted:

October 16, 2026

Department:

16008780 Learning and Development

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shift
• No weekends
• This role will work as part of the simulation team; an RN/clinical background is highly preferred
• This position is located at the Vanderboom Simulation Center

Job Description:

Delivers the full range of learning and development activities within a primary focus of site support that includes assessment, planning, design, delivery and evaluation services. Responsible for system wide support as assigned.
Principle Responsibilities

• Participates in designing the action plan for specific site initiatives that support the strategic plan with the appropriate stakeholders.
  • Participates in the continuous assessment, prioritization and revision of the plan.
  • Supports the implementation and communication of standard site and system learning solutions at the site.
• Design of site learning solutions for assigned initiatives that includes assessment, planning, design, implementation and evaluation utilizing professional standards.
  • Gathers and analyzes data to use as evidence for program planning, design, implementation and evaluation.
  • Recommends appropriate methodologies for delivery and applies adults learning principles.
  • Supports the implementation process for learning and solutions at the site.
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of the solution and address those findings within the given initiative.
  • Makes recommendations to the site manager around prioritization or change in tactical plans.
  • Provides consultation to site leaders, content experts and processional staff.
• Facilitates the delivery of assigned learning solutions.
  • Applies adult learning principles.
  • Evaluates immediate learner response and acts to mitigates issues and reports follow up needs to leader.
• Provides a broad range of consultation around the design of learning solutions to leaders, staff and content experts within the site.
  • Integrates knowledge and expertise inclusive to professional learning and development standards as well as regulatory and compliance requirements when consulting or designing learning solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, education or related field
• 2 to 5 years of learning and development experience
• 2 to 5 years of experience in a health care setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $38.52 to $52.80 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.