Training and Education Coordinator

Location

Little Rock, AR | United States

Job description

Position Summary

The Training and Education Coordinator is responsible for developing and conducting capacity building and compliance training and educational workshops for community and agency partners. They will assess the needs for training within the Arkansas Foodbank service area. Plan, develop, implement and evaluate training opportunities to meet those needs. This position will coordinate all required training opportunities for agency and community partners including food safety training, USDA required trainings and others to ensure agency and community partners meet all state, federal, Arkansas Foodbank, Feeding America, health, food safety and facility operation standards.

Arkansas Foodbank team members will demonstrate a commitment to our mission and to the fight against hunger in Arkansas. They must have a clear understanding of and ability to articulate the mission and vision of Arkansas Foodbank and a desire to work with diverse populations. Team members must exemplify Arkansas Foodbank values while representing the organization at public, social, and business settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. Individuals in this position may occasionally work irregular hours as necessary.

The Training and Education Coordinator is a vital member of the Programs department and collaborates with them to support the implementation of new strategies, programs or initiatives. This position will be comfortable learning new technology, as well as an eagerness to utilize Arkansas Foodbank software systems. They will possess strong interpersonal skills, a spirit of collaboration and team work, and a commitment to hunger relief.

• Develop a comprehensive strategy and plans for training and education tracks specific to new and existing agency and community partners that include in-person, virtual, recorded, newsletters, and website.
• Develop capacity building materials (handouts, web-materials) for independent learning This position will provide input and content to agency and program communications, including but not limited to newsletter, website, and Development
• Travel 40% of the scheduled week in-state
• Assess training and education wants and needs for agency and community partners.
• Develop, implement and evaluate capacity building training for agency and community partners that are consistent with strategic goals and objectives
• Develop comprehensive strategy and plans for training and education tracks specific to new and existing agency and community partners that include in-person, virtual, recorded, newsletters, and website
• Develop capacity building materials (handouts, web-materials) for independent learning.
• Support Community & Agency Services Director with annual partners meeting educational needs including recruiting trainers, speakers and panelist
• Coordinate required training opportunities for agency and community partners including food safety training, USDA required trainings and others to ensure agency and community partners meet all state, federal, Arkansas Foodbank, Feeding America, health, food safety and facility operation standards
• Provide input and content to agency and program communications, including but not limited to newsletter, website, and Development
• Develop and maintain working relationships with community partners via telephone, mail, virtual settings, and in person
• Maintain related databases and records (electronic databases and paper files) ensuring accurate and complete data and service information
• Provide technical assistance regarding tools, educational programs and trainings
• Provide support with projects and special events including training opportunities, onboarding, community meetings, and other Programs events as needed
• Provide timely and accurate monthly and/or quarterly reports
• Other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements upon approval.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferably in Social Work, Business, Nonprofit Management, Community Development, Health Administration, or a related field and
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in community outreach, service leadership, social services or related field
• Experience in a non-profit organization is preferred
• Current Arkansas driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Ability to travel in-state 40% of scheduled week using company vehicle

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may regularly be exposed to wet or humid conditions, extreme cold or heat, and general outside weather conditions.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Arkansas Foodbank values the individual diversity of all employees, volunteers, donors, and clients. Differences in age, race, ethnic heritage, religion, appearance, sexual orientation, and many others provide experiences, viewpoints, and ideas that can strengthen and enrich our organization. We strive to create an organizational culture that values different perspectives and that is based on our organizational values. Diversity is the uniqueness each of us brings to fulfilling these values and achieving our vision.

Hourly/non-exempt $20.67/hr ($43,000)

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