Senior Trainer - North Loop Office - job 2 of 2

ABOUT HIRED

At Hired, we believe every person is one good job away from a stable and promising future. We specialize in supporting individuals whose opportunities have been shaped by historic and systemic inequities. We strive to provide coaching and skill-building opportunities at every step of their journey while helping individuals stabilize by meeting their basic needs and navigating systems of support. Through the culmination of these efforts, we believe will ultimately enable them to provide for their families, advance in their career, and pursue their purpose.

We look for these skills in a talented individual to join our team and strive to cultivate an environment that harnesses the collective power of these values and experiences each team member brings in pursuit of Hired’s mission and values. Hire’s mission is to nurture purpose and advance economic opportunity for all through individualized employment and career services. Our values include:

• Putting People First
• Going the Extra Mile
• Advancing Equity
• Working Together

In addition to competitive salaries, Hired offers work/life balance supported by a hybrid schedule and a generous paid time off program that includes 3 weeks’ vacation, 2 weeks personal & health, 3 floating holidays and 12 observed holidays. Other benefit offerings include Health Benefits that include free virtual and home health visits and 500 + free medical prescriptions for enrolled employee and household members, dental, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Employer Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employer Paid Life Insurance; 401(K) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution; Voluntary Life, Vision, Legal Insurance, and employee referral program.

HIRED is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Hired is an LGBTQIA2S+ friendly employer.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Hired's Career Pathways team develops and delivers short-term career skills training programs designed to help people find employment quickly in a career that provides family sustaining wages. Training is done virtually and in-person.

The Sr Trainer will have curriculum development and delivery as central responsibilities but will play a key role in all programming activities, including recruiting events and individual coaching between training completion and employment. This role works closely with employer partners to inform learning goals and training activities. Strong MS Office skills and the ability to teach those skills to adults using virtual and in-person tools. Experience developing and adapting curriculum is also important, but we will train a great candidate.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of theory and practice of adult training/education and the application of those principles in service to people from oppressed & excluded communities, teaching certification and/or licensure preferred. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience delivering training in both virtual and in-person settings using methods that are culturally responsive and adaptive to different learning styles/modalities.

The Sr Trainer in this position at the North Loop office will work with Hired’s Medical Manufacturing training project. This position requires the ability to travel around Hennepin County, often to locations not easily accessed by public transportation. A valid driver’s license, vehicle and insurance is required before hire.

Be part of a growing team! Hired’s Career Pathways team is quickly expanding as we are rolling out new training programs. The Sr Trainer position has a unique opportunity for possible advancement into a management role in the near future.

POSTION REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated understanding of theory and practice of adult training/education and the application of those principles in service to people from oppressed & excluded communities; teaching certification and/or licensure preferred.
• Demonstrated experience delivering training in both virtual and in-person settings using methods that are culturally responsive and adaptive to different learning styles/modalities.
• Skill in written and oral communication
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Skill in teaching/coaching techniques
• Efficient organizational and planning skills
• Effective time management and ability to prioritize work
• Ability and willingness to respond constructively to rapid change
• Ability to lead by example and to mentor and guide others
• Computer proficiency (including Word, Excel, Outlook and databases)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Outreach & Recruitment - Recruit class participants from appropriate sources for class sessions
• Program and Curriculum Development -Responsible for researching and developing new curricula to meet program goals.
• Assessment - Conduct appropriate classroom assessments needed for programming
• Delivery of Training - Adapt curriculum and/or daily lesson plans to meet the needs of program participants and delivering materials in a meaningful way
• Manage Classroom Environment - Maintain a safe, positive, rigorous classroom learning environment
• Data Management/Reporting - Utilize required databases to enter and track participants through the program

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

• Understand and support Hired mission.
• Adheres to Hired standard of conduct and policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.
• Maintain a strong work ethic that ensures honesty, conscientiousness, and dependability.
• Assist, mentor and cooperate with others to encourage professional development.
• Adapt and adjust to work environment of change, uncertainty, and ambiguity.
• Participate in Hired internal and external activities and groups in addition to essential job functions.
• Attend and actively participate in organization sponsored and external trainings in the development of cultural competency/sensitivity.
• Carry out all job responsibilities in the spirit of equity and inclusion.
• Desire to develop and grow intercultural competency.