Remote Disaster Recovery Training Specialist

ICF; United States; Remote; USD 74,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Training Specialist for Disaster Recovery, Housing & Community Development to design, develop, and deliver high-quality learning experiences for CDBG-DR recipients and stakeholders. You will create materials, conduct trainings (virtual and in-person), and support TA engagements while aligning with HUD disaster recovery activities.

The role emphasizes instructional design, subject-matter expertise, and the ability to tailor content for diverse audiences across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field (Learning & Development, Organizational Management, Education, Public Policy, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Administration, etc.).
• Minimum 8 years’ experience with CDBG-DR or HUD programs.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience using training platforms to conduct in-person and virtual trainings and delivering TTA services.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills in virtual and in-person settings.
• Strong knowledge of housing, community and economic development and disaster recovery programs at state/local levels.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver engaging in-person and virtual trainings for CDBG-DR grantees and stakeholders.
• Facilitate sessions with interactive activities, discussions, case studies, and role-plays.
• Deliver trainings under the direction of a project manager across technical, operational, and management topics.
• Contribute to product development as a subject-matter expert, author, researcher, or developer as needed.
• Serve as HUD disaster recovery content expert during training and product development.
• Customize content for specific audiences based on needs and learning capacity.
• Deliver trainings on regulatory and grant requirements, including procurement, labor standards, and compliance.
• Ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance of all materials.

Skills

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Learning & Development / related field

Master’s degree in Learning & Development / related field

Job description

ICF is seeking a Training Specialist for Disaster Recovery, Housing & Community Development to design, develop, and deliver high-quality learning experiences for CDBG-DR recipients and stakeholders. You will create materials, conduct trainings (virtual and in-person), and support TA engagements while aligning with HUD disaster recovery activities.

The role emphasizes instructional design, subject-matter expertise, and the ability to tailor content for diverse audiences across the U.S.