Training & Education Specialist

Clove Alliance • Kankakee, IL

2d • $44,000 - $46,000

About The Position

Clove Alliance is seeking a motivated, creative, and dependable Education & Training Specialist to provide prevention education and training to diverse audiences across all age groups, from preschool (Pre-K) through college and adulthood. The role involves developing and adapting educational curriculum, materials, and presentations; making information clear, engaging, age-appropriate, and meaningful; and delivering presentations and facilitating educational sessions for groups of varying ages, sizes, and backgrounds. The position can be fast-paced, particularly during the school year when the prevention education schedule is busiest. The specialist works independently and collaboratively with Clove Alliance team members to support prevention education and organizational goals.

The position starts Friday, December 4th. Attendance at ICASA's in-person training in Springfield, Illinois, from December 8 through December 10, 2026, is required. Clove Alliance will cover training expenses, including travel, lodging, and registration.

Clove Alliance offers a benefits package intended to support work-life balance and professional growth, including accruing up to 24 days of PTO in the first year, 14 paid holidays, comprehensive health insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness resources, and ongoing training and education.

Requirements

• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and priorities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and reliably complete assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Comfort using technology and digital platforms and creating educational materials.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic technology issues.
• Attendance at the required ICASA in-person training in Springfield, Illinois, December 8–10, 2026.

Nice To Haves

• Canva experience.
• Creativity, energy, and flexibility in an approach to education.
• Passion for education, prevention, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and adapt educational curriculum, materials, and presentations for audiences from Pre-K through adulthood.
• Transform information into clear, engaging, age-appropriate, and meaningful learning experiences.
• Deliver presentations and facilitate educational sessions for groups of varying ages, sizes, and backgrounds.
• Use technology and creative teaching strategies to develop interactive and engaging educational experiences.
• Organize and balance multiple projects and priorities while adapting to changing schedules.
• Work independently, take initiative, and complete assigned responsibilities dependably.
• Collaborate with Clove Alliance team members to support prevention education and organizational goals.
• Attend ICASA's in-person training in Springfield, Illinois, December 8–10, 2026.

Benefits

• Accrual of up to 24 days of PTO in the first year.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Wellness resources.
• Ongoing training and education.
• Clove Alliance covers travel, lodging, and registration expenses for the required ICASA training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed