Learning & Org Development Specialist in Miami, Florida at Miami, FL

Company Overview

Who is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people: engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists!

Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life.

True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We’re also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts.

We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You’ll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community.

You’ll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law.

DESCRIPTION

The Learning & Organizational Development Specialist supports the coordination, delivery, administration, and continuous improvement of learning programs for Costa Farms team members, with a strong focus on Operations. This role combines adult education, program coordination, learning-system administration, data tracking, and stakeholder communication. The Specialist helps deliver the Alfalit Language and Literacy Program, supports Operations Leadership Pathways and other development initiatives, maintains accurate learning records in Paylocity Learning, and provides timely reporting and administrative support. Through organized execution, responsive communication, and accurate data management, this role helps expand access to learning, strengthen leadership capabilities, and demonstrate program impact across operating units.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate and support learning programs, including scheduling, logistics, participant communications, materials, and training delivery.

• Manage participant registration, attendance, completion tracking, and program evaluations to ensure a positive learner experience and effective outcomes.
• Support workshops, events, graduations, and leadership development initiatives across Costa Farms locations.

Alfalit Language & Literacy Program Administration

• Coordinate and facilitate Alfalit language and literacy programs, including student enrollment, class placement, instruction, attendance tracking, and graduation readiness.
• Maintain accurate program records and communicate with students, instructors, volunteers, supervisors, and stakeholders to support engagement and program success.
• Monitor participant progress, manage program resources, and address attendance or operational concerns as needed.

Learning Systems Administration & Reporting

• Administer Paylocity Learning by creating and maintaining courses, assigning and crediting participants, managing learning records, and ensuring data accuracy.
• Generate, analyze, and distribute training reports, dashboards, and completion metrics to support decision-making and measure program effectiveness.
• Partner with HRIS and business stakeholders to troubleshoot system, reporting, and data-related issues.

Leadership Development & Organizational Learning Support

• Support leadership development programs, organizational learning initiatives, and training events through coordination, communication, tracking, and reporting.
• Collaborate with leaders and People Business Partners to identify development needs and promote participation in learning opportunities.

Administrative & Stakeholder Support

• Provide administrative support for learning and development operations, including vendor coordination, invoice processing, purchasing, expense tracking, documentation, and record management.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders while handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Additional Responsibilities

• Availability for flexible schedule changes based on business needs (including but not limited to seasonal demand and additional hours outside of the regular work schedule, such as weekends, nights, and holidays).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information or help as required.
• Perform additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

· Experience supporting adult education, learning and development, training coordination, program administration, or a related function.

· Experience teaching or supporting adult language or literacy learners preferred; Alfalit Teacher Certification is preferred or must be obtained when required for assigned responsibilities.

· Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, with the ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and effectively with diverse audiences.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Forms.

· Experience with a learning management system, HRIS, Paylocity Learning, Power BI, Rapid Roster, DocLink, Concur, or similar tools is preferred.

· Ability to travel between Costa Farms locations and adapt work hours to program schedules and business needs.

Physical Demands (Select all that apply)

· Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body Primarily involves sitting, with occasional requirements to stand, walk, or lift objects to a certain weight.

· Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The role requires a combination of sitting, standing, walking, carrying instructional materials, setting up learning spaces, demonstrating activities, and using a computer for extended periods.

Work Environment: (Select all that apply)

The role involves utilizing standard office equipment, such as computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, telephones, and other essential digital tools required for daily tasks.

· Mixed Indoor and Outdoor Environment: This position is performed in office, classroom, training, and operational settings across Costa Farms locations. The role regularly uses computers and standard office equipment and may occasionally work outdoors or move between facilities in changing weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

SKILLS

· Clear, professional, and culturally responsive communication with adult learners, instructors, leaders, and cross-functional partners.

· Strong organization and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple classes, deadlines, records, and stakeholder needs.

· High attention to detail and commitment to accurate data entry, recordkeeping, reconciliation, and reporting.

· Ability to facilitate engaging learning experiences and adapt explanations, materials, and support to varied skill levels.

· Working knowledge of learning-management systems and confidence learning new digital tools and administrative processes.

· Service-oriented mindset with a commitment to learner success, continuous improvement, and Costa Farms H3 values.

· Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively, maintain confidentiality, and use sound judgment with sensitive information.

· Demonstrated ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

· Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities. Capable of identifying problems, evaluating options, and implementing practical solutions.

· Effective time management skills to complete tasks within deadlines and maintain productivity.

· Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.

COMPETENCIES

• Communicates Effectively
• Plans and Aligns
• Collaborates

· Values Differences

· Situational Adaptability

· Resourcefulness

· Drives Results

• Interpersonal Savvy

All applicants must be work-authorized.

Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.

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Costa Farms offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

· 401(k) Plan

· Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

· Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care

· Telemedicine/ Mental Health Services

· Health Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Pet Insurance

· Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)

· Growth Opportunities

· Challenging and exciting work environment

· Costa Farms Scholarship

· Employee discounts on plants

Costa Farms headquarters also has:

· On-site gym with showers

· Subsidized on-site cafeteria, a quiet room, and indoor games

· Love Where You Work activities throughout the year

Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review

As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.