Temporary Training Specialist (Management Analyst I) - ELT-EEOC-25000

Fairfax County Government; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 82,237,209 - 137,051,913; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Government, Office of the County Executive, seeks a Temporary Training Specialist to develop equity-focused training using adult learning principles and ADDIE/SAM. You will create eLearning, instructor-led, and blended materials, design storyboards and guides, and measure impact through assessments and feedback to improve delivery.

This role requires minimum two days in Fairfax weekly; telework days may be negotiated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related field is required.
• Experience applying instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM) and adult learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Apply instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) and adult learning principles to create training materials for diverse audiences.
• Design and develop instructional content including storyboards, facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, videos, and eLearning modules.
• Measure and evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, surveys, analytics, and feedback.

Skills

Instructional design

eLearning development

Adult learning principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Training & Development, or related field

Tools

Authoring tools

Job description

Agency: Office of the County Executive, One Fairfax Central Team
Job#: ELT-EEOC-25000
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week. Working hours are from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional evening and weekend hours as needed. Minimum two days in the office weekly in Fairfax, Virginia. Telework days can be negotiated.
Salary: $28.70-$47.83 hourly, commensurate with experience
Note: This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. This position is not eligible for benefits.
Location: 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035

Join the One Fairfax Central Team, Office of the County Executive

Are you passionate about advancing the One Fairfax Policy? Do you have experience developing instructional, engaging content for adult learners in a variety of formats? Do you possess strong organizational, detail-oriented, and time management skills? Are you an adept problem-solver with excellent communication abilities? Are you a self-starter? An understanding of issues related to racial and social equity is a plus.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Director of Policy and Impact, the Temporary Training Specialist will develop training materials that advance knowledge and foster a deeper understanding of racial and social equity. Utilizing adult learning principles and innovative instructional design techniques, this position will create training materials for a variety of delivery methods, including eLearning, instructor-led training, virtual instructor-led training, and blended learning, all tailored to meet the needs of diverse audiences. In addition to training development, this position will establish robust evaluation processes to assess training effectiveness, measure participants' learning outcomes, and gather feedback to improve content and delivery methods. The Training Specialist will be instrumental in enhancing the county's capacity to deliver high-quality equity-focused training for staff.

Key Responsibilities

1. Apply instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) and adult learning principles to create training materials on racial and social equity for diverse audiences. Partner with stakeholders to analyze learning needs, define objectives, and recommend appropriate learning strategies.
2. Design and develop instructional content on racial and social equity, including storyboards, facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, videos, and eLearning modules. Select and integrate appropriate learning technologies, authoring tools, and media formats to enhance engagement and retention.
3. Measure and evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, surveys, analytics, and feedback, and make recommendations for improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Training & Development, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field; 3+ years of experience in instructional design; experience working in government; understanding of racial and social equity.

To Apply

Email a cover letter and resume to [e-mail], referencing the position title "Temporary Training Specialist".

The position will remain open until filled. If you meet these qualifications and are ready to contribute to meaningful work advancing equity, we encourage you to apply.