Training Program Coordinator

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina in Georgetown, SC, is seeking a Training Program Coordinator to lead the NOAA-funded Training and Engagement Program within the North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. You will design, coordinate, and deliver professional training and technical assistance for coastal decision-makers and partner organizations.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of related experience; master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, market, and implement training activities and provide relevant materials for coastal decision-makers to address priority coastal issues, based on needs assessments and market analyses.
• Provide or facilitate technical assistance for decision-maker audiences. Technical assistance may involve small-group interactions, such as ordinance, development plan, and/or grant reviews; community environmental assessments and training; or customized training on specialized subjects.
• Participate as a member of SC Coastal Information Network and other relevant state-wide and local program coordinating entities and provide regular program updates to committee members, program partners, and other training providers.
• Coordinate training program activities with other Reserve staff and complete other duties related to the mission of the Reserve as required.
• Contribute to the annual action plans and performance reports for the North Inlet – Winyah Bay NERR and participate in NERR Training & Engagement Program activities at state, regional, and national levels, including participating in the NERR System-wide integrated workshops, NERRS annual meetings, and NERRS Training and Engagement Program meetings.

Skills

Coastal ecosystems knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Planning and facilitation

Website design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Website design

Database skills

Job description

Posting Number:

RTF00182PO26

USC Market Title:

Program Coordinator

Link to USC Market Title:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156365

Business Title (Internal Title):

Training Program Coordinator

Campus:

Columbia

Work County:

Georgetown

College/Division:

College of Arts and Sciences

Department:

CAS Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$53,550

Location of Vacancy:

Georgetown, SC

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

37.5

Work Schedule:

• Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Type of Staff Position:

Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis :

12 months

Job Search Category:

Administrative

About University of South Carolina:

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

South Carolina Retirement:

• South Carolina Retirement: Yes

State Insurance Programs:

• State Insurance Programs: Yes

Annual Leave:

• Annual Leave: Yes

Sick Leave:

• Sick Leave: Yes

Advertised Job Summary:

Make a meaningful impact on coastal resilience and environmental stewardship. As the Training Coordinator for the North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, you will lead the Reserve’s NOAA-funded Training and Engagement Program by designing, coordinating, and delivering professional training and technical assistance for partner organizations and coastal decision-makers. This highly collaborative role strengthens science-informed management, builds stakeholder capacity, and supports the Reserve’s mission to protect and sustain South Carolina’s coastal resources through education, engagement, and applied science.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials:

N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, with demonstrated ability to support program planning, delivery, and continuous improvement.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience in coastal ecosystems and policy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with adult audiences one-on-one and in small and large group settings.
• Familiarity with planning and regulatory processes at the local level, facilitation experience, website design and maintenance, and database skills.

Job Duty:

Develop, market, and implement training activities and provide relevant materials for coastal decision-makers to address priority coastal issues, based on needs assessments and market analyses.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

40

Job Duty:

Provide or facilitate technical assistance for decision-maker audiences. Technical assistance may involve small-group interactions, such as ordinance, development plan, and/or grant reviews; community environmental assessments and training; or customized training on specialized subjects.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

30

Job Duty:

Participate as a member of SC Coastal Information Network and other relevant state-wide and local program coordinating entities and provide regular program updates to committee members, program partners, and other training providers.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Job Duty:

Coordinate training program activities with other Reserve staff and complete other duties related to the mission of the Reserve as required.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Job Duty:

Contribute to the annual action plans and performance reports for the North Inlet – Winyah Bay NERR and participate in NERR Training & Engagement Program activities at state, regional, and national levels, including participating in the NERR System-wide integrated workshops, NERRS annual meetings, and NERRS Training and Engagement Program meetings.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Hazardous weather category:

Non-Essential

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.:

No

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

09/16/2026

Position End Date :

09/15/2027

Job Open Date:

08/07/2026

Job Close Date:

09/21/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Positions are advertised for a minimum of thirty (30) business days on our job website. After thirty (30) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by Septembeer 21, 2026.

Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/210860

EEO Statement:

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.