Training and Development Consultant - W2 Contractor

Company Description

Who We Are 

Burwood Group is not your average technology consulting firm. We are an innovative, culture-driven industry leader, that helps companies use and manage technology to transform business and improve outcomes. Founded in 1997, headquartered in Chicago, we've grown to be a 200+ employee firm with team members and offices spread from Southern California to North Carolina. 

Burwood fosters a culture that applauds both teamwork and personal growth. We’ve cultivated an incredible team of people who are dedicated to their craft and passionate about using their skills to impact the success of the company. Join our team and build a career as unique as you are. 

Job Description

Role Type: W2 Contractor

Status: U.S. Citizen, Green Card Holder

Note: We are unable to partner on a corp-to-corp (C2C) basis

Term: Till end of year

Start Date: Immediate

Hourly Rate: $30/hr

Travel requirements: Some travel involved

What You’ll Do 

The Training & Development Consultant is an integral part of our Training team here at Burwood Group, tasked with developing and delivering dynamic and informative training for our clients.   

As a contract to hire member of the Training & Development practice, you’ll be responsible for:  

• Conducting assessments to determine training needs. 
• Strategic design of comprehensive training solutions to meet client’s needs. 
• Aligning technologies and processes/workflows. 
• Designing and developing training content for Burwood’s clients. 
• Delivering training, in-person and online 
• Providing supervision and guidance on training project implementation to the Training Lead, SME, or Program Manager. 

Qualifications

Who You Are: 

• You have a strong background in training, organization development, or instructional design, preferably working for a consulting company. 
• You have advanced knowledge of e-learning development and web conferencing tools.  
• You understand adult education theories, ADDIE model and relation instructional design concepts. 
• Your work style is flexible.  Some tasks are great to tackle with a team, and other stuff you can handle on your own! 
• You have previously conducted assessments to identify skill gaps, training needs, cultural resistance, etc.  
• You designed custom training and organization development solutions. 
• You have delivered trainings in person and online. 
• You don’t mind responsibility, you’re accountable for your work and dedicated to a job well done.  
• You have the expertise and professionalism to interact and develop relationships with any level of an organization.  
• You have excellent presentation and communications skills. 
• You’re willing to travel. 

The Tech Stuff 

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Cisco WebEx. 

• E-learning development tools like Articulate, Captivate, Camtasia and other related tools 

Additional Information

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are not intent on being the largest company; but rather, the best. These are the words we live by. This means we welcome all the best talent - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age. 

Being open to all cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts and ideas not only strengthens company culture but also encourages different-in-kind thinking and promotes economic success.