Preble Street
Location
Portland, ME | United States
Job description
With numerous programs offering services to people experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty in Maine, Preble Street is a dynamic, innovative, and progressive nonprofit organization with nearly 300 staff who work every day to fulfill the agency’s mission. Toward achieving Preble Street’s goals in training and retaining diverse, qualified staff to do the important, mission-driven work of the agency, our HR team is seeking a Training and Staff Development Specialist to support the implementation of comprehensive learning and evaluation strategies.
As a member of the HR team, the Training and Staff Development Specialist will work alongside and under the direction of the Employee Relations and Training Manager and will engage in the coordination, development, and facilitation of all agency training and staff programming. The Training Specialist will be essential in supporting Preble Street’ staff development efforts, with responsibilities including managing the agency’s intern program; implementing and overseeing Preble Street’s Learning Management System; coordinating regular management and HR meetings; conducting exit interviews; and carrying out the successful facilitation of welcoming orientation sessions for new hires with a focus on Preble Street’s culture, practice, policies, and values.
This is a full-time position with a Monday – Friday schedule.
Qualifications
Qualifications for the position include education in a relevant field of study, with experience in social service provision and management; planning and presenting various trainings to adults; or a combination of education and relevant work experience likely to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully meet the job responsibilities.
Further qualifications include and understanding of the Preble Street mission, and positive regard for individuals experiencing homelessness and/or living in poverty; strong organizational skills and ability to carry out projects and tasks to completion; technical capacity to communicate, document, report and distribute data and information; strong group facilitation, writing, and presentation skills; knowledge of staff management and supervision best practices; proficiency with Microsoft Office products; and commitment to efforts and initiatives to further diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce.
Compensation
This is a full-time (40 hour/week) position with an hourly rate of pay of $30/hour. This position will be eligible for the generous full-time paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan benefits, including:
To Apply: We encourage applicants to apply via Preble Street’s website employment page. Applications (resume and cover letter, preferred) may also be emailed to [email protected] or mailed via USPS mail to Preble Street Human Resources, 55 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101. If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact us at [email protected].
Preble Street, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, has been working since 1975 to provide best practice social services that meet urgent needs and end hunger and homelessness for individuals and families in Maine living in poverty. Preble Street is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace.
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
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