About us

Rural King Farm and Home Store strives to create a positive and rewarding workplace for our associates. We offer opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, a people first environment, and an opportunity to work alongside dedicated associates who share a passion for providing an exceptional experience and service to our rural communities. Whether you are starting an entry-level position or joining with professional experience, Rural King encourages professional growth and provides the necessary resource to help you succeed and grow with us.

When you join the Rural King team, you become a contributing member in supporting the needs of and making a difference in the lives of those within the people and communities we serve.  

How we reward you

401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2% * Healthcare plans to support your needs * Virtual doctor visits * Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program * 15% Associate Discount * Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program (no cost to you!) * Associate Assistance Program * RK Cares Associate Hardship Program

* 24/7 Chaplaincy Services

What You’ll do

As a Training Coordinator you will be administering the Rural King Learning Management system, as well as supporting leadership and learning programs by assisting in the process, administering content, coordinating, and facilitating. This is an impactful role in the development of Rural King associates now and in the future.

• Manage LMS system including user interface, media management, and reporting
• Work with LMS software provider to maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade the system as needed
• Communicate and respond to LMS users in a timely and effective manner
• Coordinate, organize, facilitate, and plan logistics of events supporting associate growth
• Organize and streamline the user experience of the Rural King Leadership program from initial communication to final evaluation
• Adaptable to an ever- changing work stream shift, based on the needs of our organization
• Develop participant listings for leadership program, communicate with participants and facilitators, organize on-line content as well as materials for live facilitation event, develop and distribute evaluations, and completion records
• Collaborate with the training team in determining the most effective solutions for the training and development needs of internal customers
• Adapt between various methods of training delivery (facilitator led, blended learning, micro-learning, web-based training, etc.) to best accommodate the needs of the organization
• Partner with Subject Matter Experts and conduct research as needed to obtain the information to be taught
• Use general office equipment.
• Frequently operate keyboard to enter in information.
• Sit/stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Verbally communicate effectively with others (in-person and via electronic devices).
• May be required to cross train and perform other duties.
• Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.
• Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
• Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Essential Qualities for Success

• At least 1 year of administrative experience preferred
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills needed to effectively respond to common inquiries from fellow associates, members of management, and members of the business community
• Proven experience with successful project management & time management preferred
• Technical aptitude and desire to create, organize, and track instructional materials
• Quick learner of web- based training software
• Self-motivated and can work autonomously
• Strong organizational, analytical, creative, problem solving and planning skills
• Proven ability to multi-task
• Experience with coordination and facilitation of large corporate events
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Ability to participate in our online applicant and new hire onboarding process remotely
• Ability to complete computer-based training

Physical Requirements  

• Ability to maintain a seated or standing position for extended durations.
• Capability to lift 15 pounds periodically.
• Able to navigate and access all facilities.
• Skill to effectively communicate verbally with others, both in-person and via electronic devices.
• Close vision for computer-related tasks.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.