AI Learning and Development Director

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Learning & Development, Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Organization Development, or Human Resources

• 12+ years of professional experience in a Learning and Development, Training, Instructional Design, or complementary field

• Proven experience in learning and development at professional services organizations, preferably within PR, marketing, or creative agencies

• Demonstrable knowledge of AI technologies and their application in a professional services context

• Strong instructional design skills with the ability to create engaging and effective training materials across a variety of formats

• Excellent communication, presentation, leadership, and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary range: $150,000 - $195,000, and a range of benefits, including flexible time off, enhanced family care, generous health and wellness benefits, workplace hybrid flexibility, and a monthly stipend for the gym or hobbies

Responsibilities

• Conducting thorough analyses of training needs across the agency and within our specialist communities

• Staying abreast of the latest AI tools and techniques that can enhance our work and require training

• Developing system-wide training materials and activities, including written guides, intranet content, workshops, seminars, e-learning modules, and hands-on sessions

• Collaborating with heads of our specialist communities to ensure training materials are tailored to their unique needs

• Partnering with agency leaders to provide ongoing training around AI

• You will identify external partners, resources, and thought leaders who can deliver new perspectives and speed Golin's employee AI enablement

• You will also monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, adjusting as necessary to ensure they are up-to-date, impactful, and universally delivered

Full Description

Golin, a progressive public relations agency, is revolutionizing the industry by integrating AI into its operations. We're seeking an AI Learning and Development Director to lead our transformation and equip our employees with the skills needed to thrive in this new era.

About Golin

We're a global agency with 1700 employees operating across 50+ offices worldwide, providing comprehensive solutionsfor multi-market, regional, and global communications programs.

Our expertise ranges from brand-building and cutting-edge digital content to corporate reputation, healthcare advocacy, and measurement.

Our mission is to discover powerful human truths that bind us, create with bravery, and collaborate inclusively and obsessively.

We're committed to upskilling our workforce and maximizing the value we deliver to our clients through AI-powered solutions.

The Role

As our AI Learning and Development Director, you will play a pivotal role in our evolution by:

• Conducting thorough analyses of training needs across the agency and within our specialist communities.

• Staying abreast of the latest AI tools and techniques that can enhance our work and require training.

• Developing system-wide training materials and activities, including written guides, intranet content, workshops, seminars, e-learning modules, and hands-on sessions.

• Collaborating with heads of our specialist communities to ensure training materials are tailored to their unique needs.

• Partnering with agency leaders to provide ongoing training around AI.

You will identify external partners, resources, and thought leaders who can deliver new perspectives and speed Golin's employee AI enablement.

You will also monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, adjusting as necessary to ensure they are up-to-date, impactful, and universally delivered.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Learning & Development, Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Organization Development, or Human Resources.

• 12+ years of professional experience in a Learning and Development, Training, Instructional Design, or complementary field.

• Proven experience in learning and development at professional services organizations, preferably within PR, marketing, or creative agencies.

• Demonstrable knowledge of AI technologies and their application in a professional services context.

• Strong instructional design skills with the ability to create engaging and effective training materials across a variety of formats.

• Excellent communication, presentation, leadership, and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

We offer a competitive salary range: $150,000 - $195,000, and a range of benefits, including flexible time off, enhanced family care, generous health and wellness benefits, workplace hybrid flexibility, and a monthly stipend for the gym or hobbies.