Training Specialist

 POSITION SUMMARY

The Training Specialist, plans, designs, coordinates, delivers and evaluates a comprehensive range of traning and education programs in field of expertise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

- Delivering group and individual instruction and training covering a range of technical, operational, and/or management areas in a specified field.

- Developing training curricula and recommending or utilizing vendor programs meeting instructional goals and objectives.

- Formulating training outlines and determining instructional methods utilizing knowledge of specified training needs and effectiveness of such methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, and workshops.

- Selecting or developing training aids including training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works.

- Coordinating administrative functions necessary to deliver and document training programs.

- Evaluating effectiveness of training and development programs, and utilizing relevant evaluation data to revise or recommend changes in instructional objectives and methods.

- Assisting in analyzing and assessing training and development needs for individuals, departments, and/or external organizations.

- Reviewing instructor performance and recommending improvements to program content and/or instructor presentation methods. May recruit, select, and train instructors.

- Potentially leading and training staff who performing related work.

- Potentially participating in the recruitment of volunteers as appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

- Bachelor's degree in related field.

- Preferably 2 years or more of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

- Comprehensive knowledge of training plan, curriculum, and aid design and development.

- Knowledge of implementation and facilitation of technical, operational, and/or specialty training events and program.

- Teaching and facilitation skills.

- Ability to assess training needs and objectives.

- Ability to design, develop, implement, and evaluate responsive programs and initiatives including training plans, curricula, and methodology.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.