Training & Education Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

The YWCA Greater Harrisburg is seeking an experienced professional with a passion and commitment to transforming lives and creating just communities. This position will function primarily within the Violence Intervention & Prevention Department, focusing on domestic violence and sexual assault training and education.

Position Details:

• Hours: Monday -Friday 8am to 4pm
  • This position requires flexibility in scheduling hours worked to accommodate evening and weekend programming requests and evening volunteer training.
• Salary: $20-$21.53/hr. depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Creating a continuous organizational learning environment
• Conducting standardized domestic violence/sexual assault advocate training and shadowing program in alignment with program standards and requirements
• Maintaining the standards of an organization's talent by providing comprehensive training at the start of employment and as needed throughout employment
• Working closely with company executives and department heads to determine areas for employee training improvement
• Coordinating and managing the volunteer program including ensuring compliance with volunteer standards and providing new volunteer training and continuing education opportunities
• Delivering programs that aim to educate or inform members of the community including local businesses, organizations, and schools
• Providing community outreach to educate and inform the community of services available
• Develop relationships with community stakeholders to promote and expand community education programs
• Collecting, recording, and reporting data on training and education activities and outcomes
• Creating and maintaining an educational curriculum inventory and library

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Professional presentation skills and knowledge of adult learning techniques
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Successful history of building and maintaining collaborations
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft software applications
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the community (non-standard working hours will be required at times)

Position requirements:

• Associates Degree in Communications, Human Services or related field; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2+ years experience providing education or training programs
• Personal, reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• Ability to obtain child abuse, criminal and FBI clearances

Our Awesome Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• 11 Paid Holidays

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