JOB DESCRIPTION:
Greenleaf Integrative Strategies (www.greenleaf-is.com) provides training and support services to enhance the resiliency and performance of professionals working in high-pressure and/or trauma-related situations. We believe that every organization can achieve Integrative Resilience, a state of human thriving and effective operations in demanding environments.
As a full-time member of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) Training Team, the Training Specialist will be responsible for training material creation and training delivery in support of USAID/OFDA based in Washington, DC. Training courses will include, but are not limited to the following categories: Rapid Response, Disaster Preparedness, Transition Initiatives, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Response, DART, Field Operations, Food Aid, and Conflict and Complex Environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Deliver live trainings, both to communicate information and engage participants.
• Update existing trainings, collaborating with subject-matter-experts to create trainings, and produce content for new trainings.
• Maintain training management software, calendars, procedures and tools; communicate with training participants and instructors.
• Periodically conduct training needs assessments.
• Position may require some overseas travel.
• Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
• Required: Bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred: Advanced degree or military equivalent.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• 5 years or more of experience with civilian agencies, military, industry, or non-governmental organizations.
• Delivery of live training programs (including both prepared remarks as well as engaging the participants in dialogues/exercises).
• Updating / editing training materials.
• Creating course materials (design guidance will be provided).
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
• Course design for instructor-led and online courses.
• Work with international humanitarian and disaster relief.
• Work with a federal agency, especially USAID/OFDA.
• Extensive use of a learning management system (LMS).
REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Produces high-quality course materials (including PowerPoint presentations).
• Creates high levels of engagement in an adult learning context.
• Collaborates and builds relationships enthusiastically within organizations.
• Provides feedback to subject-matter-experts respectfully and constructively.
• Self-motivated (i.e. drives projects independently when needed).
• Strong at solving problems.
• Eager to grow and learn.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide a cover letter explaining why they would be a good addition to the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, referencing OFDA's mandate, and how this position fits into their career development. U.S. Citizenship is
required; selected candidate must be able to undergo background checks and qualify for a government sponsored security clearance. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Please email your resume and cover letter to
careers@greenleaf-is.com. If you have a LinkedIn profile, please included the URL on your resume.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
This position description reflects Greenleaf’s assignment of essential functions; nothing in this job description restricts the Company's latitude to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.