Contract Career Development Facilitator (Training Consultant)
About The Position
The Training Consultant partners with the Working Wardrobes Client Services team to deliver and facilitate workforce readiness programming that supports individuals facing employment barriers, including working-age youth, justice-impacted individuals, seniors, and veterans. Using provided curriculum and materials, this role facilitates engaging 1–2 hour workshops covering topics such as soft skills, resume development, job search preparation, mock interviewing, and professional personal branding. Trainings are delivered at the Working Wardrobes Career Success Center in Santa Ana, OC Workforce Solutions Center in Brea, and partner sites throughout Orange County, with occasional virtual delivery. This role requires an enthusiastic, adaptable facilitator who enjoys motivating learners and creating meaningful learning experiences while ensuring accurate program tracking and reporting for grant-funded initiatives.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in training development, facilitation, education, or related fields.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Experience working with youth, justice-impacted individuals, and veterans strongly preferred.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, follow program protocols, and adapt to change.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally throughout Orange County.
Nice To Haves
- Willingness and ability to facilitate workforce readiness workshops in county and state correctional facilities, subject to required background clearance.
- Ability to complete a DOJ/FBI Live Scan (fingerprinting) process to support programming with youth populations.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate workforce readiness workshops using provided curriculum and materials across diverse populations.
- Deliver 1–2 hour sessions focused on career readiness, interview preparation, job search strategies, and professional branding.
- Provide thoughtful feedback on workshop effectiveness to support continuous improvement.
- Update PowerPoint decks and participant handouts as needed.
- Collect and track participant attendance to ensure participation goals are met.
- Provide regular activity updates and metrics to the Client Services Manager.
- Support program compliance requirements related to grant-funded training.
Benefits
- This temporary contract position is not eligible for employee benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
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Number of Employees
11-50 employees
