Training and Development Specialist

Jobtailor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Chicago is seeking a Training Specialist to design and deliver training programs that help participants gain job skills.

You will facilitate classrooms, evaluate materials, monitor program effectiveness, and collaborate with community partners. Some travel in the greater Chicago area may be required.

A Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of experience in facilitation or curriculum development are preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Docs is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Adult and Continuing Education, or related field preferred.
• 2-4 years experience.
• Experience in classroom facilitation, skills training, and/or curriculum development.
• Familiarity with workforce preparation strategies, job search placement services, career, and vocational education, adult learning principles, and multiple population groups.
• Strong computer skills, including using Microsoft Office (excel) and Google Docs.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Some travel for meetings will be required. Must have an aptitude and willingness to navigate public transportation throughout the greater Chicago-area, or a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom training.
• Offer specific training programs to help participants improve and obtain job skills.
• Evaluate training materials.
• Develop training materials.
• Monitor and evaluate training activities for program effectiveness.
• Assess training needs and outcomes.
• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Inspect equipment and materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Select and schedule outside instructors to conduct training.
• Identify the developmental needs of participants.
• Collaborate with other community partner organizations and businesses.
• Assist with referring trainees to employment and or training locations.
• Keep up with developments in your area of expertise.
• Assist with various special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom Facilitation

Curriculum Development

Workforce Preparation Strategies

Adult Learning Principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Adult and Continuing Education, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Job description

• Facilitate classroom training
• Offer specific training programs to help participants improve and obtain job skills.
• Evaluate training materials
• Develop training materials
• Monitor and evaluate training activities for program effectiveness
• Assess training needs and outcomes
• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork
• Inspect equipment and materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
• Select and schedule outside instructors to conduct training
• Identify the developmental needs of participants
• Collaborate with other community partner organizations and businesses
• Assist with referring trainees to employment and or training locations
• Keep up with developments in your area of expertise
• Assist with various special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Adult and Continuing Education, or a related field preferred
• 2-4 years experience
• Experience in classroom facilitation, skills training, and/or curriculum development
• Familiarity with workforce preparation strategies, job search placement services, career, and vocational education, adult learning principles, and multiple population groups.
• Strong computer skills, including using Microsoft Office (excel) and Google Docs
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends
• Some travel for meetings will be required. Must have an aptitude and willingness to navigate public transportation throughout the greater Chicago-area, or a valid driver’s license

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in classroom facilitation, curriculum development, and workforce preparation strategies, while effectively evaluating training materials and program outcomes. Strong organizational skills are essential for managing administrative tasks and collaborating with community partners.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Classroom Facilitation
• Curriculum Development
• Workforce Preparation Strategies
• Microsoft Office (Excel)
• Adult Learning Principles

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Curriculum Development
• Classroom Facilitation
• Skills Training
• Training Material Evaluation
• Training Needs Assessment

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Organizational Skills

Industry Keywords

• Adult Learning Principles
• Vocational Education
• Job Search Placement Services
• Community Partner Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Google Docs