Training Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Training Specialist, under limited supervision, conducts integrated training needs assessments. This person evaluates, designs, coordinates and delivers a comprehensive range of training 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

  • At least 3 years 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Phoenix Holdings Group, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Phoenix Holdings Group is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Phoenix Holdings Group is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Phoenix Holdings Group does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is Phoenix Holdings Group's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. The Company's EEO policy, as well as its affirmative action obligations, includes the full & complete support of the Company, including its Chief Executive Officer. Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so, too.