VISTA Training Specialist
Duties
Summary
The AmeriCorps VISTA mission is to strengthen organizations that alleviate poverty through volunteering and the mobilization of resources.
The VISTA Training Specialist performs a full range of AmeriCorps staff, member, and supervisor training functions to include training planning, reporting and data analysis, content creation and delivery, event management, contractor oversight and review, and recommending improvements in methods and materials.
Responsibilities
The incumbent supports the training cycle of members, sponsors and leaders of the VISTA program. Working directly with the Director of Training, the incumbent consults on training modality and design, guides the development and implementation of training with T&TA providers/contractors, coordinates and lends administrative support to virtual and in-person events, facilitates virtual and in-person training sessions, confers on evaluation of training, and coordinates with field offices to ensure effective delivery of training to our multiple audiences.Major Duties:
- Contributes to instructional design of VISTA's training program; includes analysis and planning, design, development, implementation (including delivery), and evaluation.
- Creates and produces content and materials to support VISTA's online training goals in a variety of platforms (e.g., Articulate, Litmos, HTML).
- Delivers training to VISTA sponsors and members (in person and online).
- Engages in regular professional development, including self-directed learning, to acquire knowledge and skills with new training concepts, skills, resources, and technology.
- Evaluates and recommends changes to training curriculum and logistics; provides information and analysis to strengthen VISTA's ability to make data-informed decisions.
- Supports VISTA's training procurement and knowledge resource management.
- Manages online and in-person training events, including planning, presenter and materials preparation, logistics, and evaluation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
For further details on responsibilities and job requirements please go to: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/604326300