Program Coordinator/Lead Instructor

Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee Inc; Hughesville (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee Inc. seeks a Program Coordinator/Lead Instructor to lead the Road to Careers program in Hughesville, MD.

This role manages daily administration and instructional delivery for CDL Class B and restricted Class A licensure with construction endorsements. Responsibilities include ELDT delivery, curriculum coordination, recruiter outreach, job placement assistance, and reporting to the Maryland Department of Labor.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred CDL Class A; Class B required.
• Minimum 3 years CDL Class B or higher driving experience.
• At least 1 year of instructional experience.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver CDL instruction and ELDT content.
• Coordinate IET delivery with College of Southern Maryland Adult Education.
• Ensure FMCSA ELDT compliance and maintain TP Registry data.
• Track attendance, assessments and credentials for participants.
• Assist graduates with job placement and employer outreach.
• Prepare monthly reports to Maryland Department of Labor.

Skills

Math and analytics

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Data retrieval

Reporting

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDL Class B (required)

CDL Class A (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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CDL Full Time Professional Stuckey, Hughesville, MD, US

Salary Range: $48,163.00 To $60,203.00 Annually

Job Description Summary

The Program Coordinator/Lead Instructor is responsible for the daily administration and instructional delivery of the Road to Careers (R2C) Mixed Fleet Construction Support Academy. This role supports an Integrated Education and Training (IET) program designed to prepare participants for CDL Class B and Class A (Restricted) licensure with construction-related endorsements.

Key responsibilities include classroom instruction, Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) delivery, FMCSA compliance, curriculum coordination, participant recruitment, employer outreach, job placement assistance, and reporting to the Maryland Department of Labor. The Program Coordinator/Lead Instructor reports directly to the Program Manager.

Position Requirements Summary

Education & Experience

• Required:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred:
  • CDL Class A (preferred) or Class B (required)
  • Passenger, Air Brake, and School Bus endorsements
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years CDL Class B (or higher) driving experience.
  • At least 1 year of instructional experience

Technical Skills

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software applications for data retrieval, spreadsheet creation, and reporting.

Professional Standards

• Must always maintain confidentiality.

Communication Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, appropriately, and professionally in both written and verbal formats with coworkers, supervisors, customers, vendors, partner agencies, and grantor staff.

Responsibilities and Duties

Instruction & Training

• Create a safe and effective learning environment.
• Prepare students for written CDL testing, including:
  • General Knowledge
  • Combination Vehicles (Class A Restricted)
  • Air Brakes
  • Tanker & Hazardous Materials Endorsements
  • Pre-Trip Inspection
  • Skills & Road
• Coordinate behind-the-wheel CDL training:
  • Range instruction and road training
  • Off-road maneuvering and backing techniques.
  • Construction-context driving scenarios.
  • Pre-trip inspection training
  • Air brake operation

Program Administration

• Coordinate IET delivery with College of Southern Maryland Adult Education Instructor
• Ensure compliance with FMCSA ELDT requirements.
• Maintain Training Provider Registry (TPR) data.
• Track participant records, attendance, assessments, and credentials.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports to the Maryland Department of Labor
• Coordinate industry certification training:
  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction
  • ATSSA Flagger
  • NSC First Aid/CPR/AED

Student Record Management

• Maintain comprehensive case files for each participant.
• Document attendance, assessments, progress, and credentials earned.

Training Logistics

• Secure appropriate vehicles for:
  • Student practice
  • MVA CDL testing.
• Schedule MVA tests and coordinate logistics
• Respond program inquiries (phone, email, etc.)
• Conduct outreach with partner agencies:
  • Tri-County Council JobSource
  • Department of Social Services
  • The Jude House
  • Internal programs
• Develop employer relationships to expand participation.

Employment Support

• Assist graduates with job placement.
• Collaboration with Workforce Case Manager
• Maintain partnerships with employers in transportation and construction sectors.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Licenses or Certificates

• ELDT instructor certification (required within 90 days of hire).
• CPR and First Aid certification required (required within 90 days of hire).
• Valid Maryland Driver’s License.

Special Requirements

• State and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Check.
• National Sex Offender Public Registry Check.
• Physical examination and Tuberculin PPD Tine Test at hire and annually.
• Pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
• Current Certified Driving Record.

Physical Demands

• Effort Level: Limited physical effort
• Requirements:
  • Minimal physical exertion required.
  • Primarily sedentary or light tasks

Application Instructions

Applications Accepted By:

• Mail:SMTCCAC, Inc. – Human Resources Department P.O. Box 280 Hughesville, MD 20637

Grant-Funded Position Notice

This position is supported by grant funding and is subject to the terms, conditions, and availability of such funding. Continued employment is contingent upon the ongoing availability of grant funds and the operational needs of the organization.