Director Workforce Development Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Position Summary 

The Director of Professional Development and Organizational Growth leads efforts to strengthen employee learning, leadership readiness, career development, and organizational capability across Louisiana Economic Development (LED). This function supports the design and coordination of professional development systems, learning opportunities, employee resources, and data-informed strategies that promote continuous growth across the agency. 

The Student Worker, Professional Development and Organizational Growth Support, assists with this work by supporting the coordination, communication, documentation, and evaluation of professional development initiatives. Through this role, the student worker contributes to efforts that help employees access meaningful learning opportunities, build workplace skills, and engage in a culture of continuous development. 

The position provides meaningful applied experience in human resource development, organizational growth, workforce readiness, employee engagement, and learning program support. This opportunity is well suited for students interested in leadership and human resource development, organizational development, adult learning, instructional design, workforce development, educational technology, talent development, or related fields. 

Key Responsibilities 

Professional Development Program Support 

•Prepare materials and logistics for lunch & learns, leadership sessions, onboarding-related activities, and skillbuilding opportunities. 

•Track registrations, attendance, feedback links, and follow-up items to help each session run smoothly. 

•Maintain templates, handouts, slide decks, and reference materials so resources are easy to locate and use. 

•Update calendars, project trackers, and planning documents for upcoming learning events. 

Learning Resource & Communication Support 

•Draft and format employee-facing materials such as PowerPoint slides, flyers, one-page guides, email announcements, and resource documents. 

•Prepare clear messages that increase awareness of upcoming sessions and available resources. 

•Keep shared digital spaces, including SharePoint or Microsoft Teams, organized and current. 

•Review materials for clarity, consistency, accessibility, and alignment with agency standards. 

Data Collection, Feedback & Reporting 

•Gather and organize participant feedback from training sessions and related activities. 

•Convert survey results, attendance information, and engagement data into concise summaries. 

•Develop basic charts, tables, or visual summaries for leadership review. 

•Identify common themes, employee needs, and practical opportunities for refinement based on feedback. 

Organizational Growth & Employee Engagement Support 

•Participate in projects that strengthen collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth across the agency. 

•Research best practices in adult learning, leadership readiness, onboarding, and workforce capability. 

Professional Development & Organizational Growth Support 

Louisiana Economic Development | Student Worker Role Description 

•Recommend ideas that make learning experiences practical, engaging, and relevant to employees. 

•Help with special projects related to career growth, learning pathways, employee resources, or organizational effectiveness. 

Administrative & Project Coordination Support 

•Maintain organized files, documents, resource libraries, and project trackers. 

•Prepare meeting materials, capture notes, track action items, and draft follow-up communications. 

•Communicate with internal partners, subject matter experts, and HR team members to gather information and confirm next steps. 

•Provide general project and administrative assistance as assigned.

Work Experience

Preferred Qualifications 

•Enrolled in a degree program related to Leadership & Human Resource Development, Human Resource Education, Workforce Development, Adult Education, Learning and Development, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Educational Technology, Talent Development, or a closely related field. 

•Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

•Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through. 

•Interest in employee development, leadership, organizational growth, workforce development, or public service. 

•Comfort using Microsoft 365 tools such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint. 

•Ability to collect, organize, and summarize information clearly. 

•Experience with Canva, survey tools, data visualization, or presentation design is helpful but not required. 

•Ability to handle information professionally and maintain confidentiality when appropriate. 

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of the assignment, the student worker will be able to: 

•Apply leadership, human resource development, and organizational development concepts in a professional public-sector environment. 

•Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of employee development programs. 

•Use feedback and participation data to help inform learning improvements. 

•Develop professional communication materials that support employee engagement and learning. 

•Gain experience in project coordination, stakeholder support, and workforce development strategy. 

•Understand how professional development supports organizational effectiveness and employee growth. 

Commitment 

•Workdays: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. 

•Location: 100 North St; Baton Rouge, LA 70802 

•Hours: Up to 20 hours per week within the agreed workdays based on student availability and department needs. 

•Compensation: Standard student worker rate. 

•Duration: One semester, renewable based on performance, availability, and project needs. 

Agency Value 

This position extends the capacity of the Director of Professional Development & Organizational Growth to build structured, practical, and accessible learning opportunities for LED employees. The student worker will support efforts that strengthen internal capability, promote employee growth, improve communication around development opportunities, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning across the agency.