Jr. Program Technical Advisor, Driver Safety

National Safety Council • Itasca, IL

91d • $80,000 • Remote

About The Position

The National Safety Council is America's leading nonprofit safety advocate, focusing on eliminating the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths. We are currently looking for a Jr. Program Technical Advisor, Driver Safety to join us in our mission to save lives and prevent injuries. This position helps support the delivery and maintenance of National Safety Council (NSC) defensive driving courses (DDC) and instructor development programs. This role contributes to the accuracy and relevance of course content by conducting market analysis, collecting and reviewing relevant research, assisting with curriculum updates, coordinating with internal and external teams, and helping gather information from various stakeholders. The position works closely with NSC Product Development, external curriculum designers, Advocacy, and other NSC SMEs to ensure our DDC programs are as effective as possible. With deep knowledge and experience of driver, vehicle, and the larger transportation safety space, this role involves working with and building support among many NSC departments for fact gathering and design support of NSC Driver Safety Training curricula. This includes supporting relationships with and seeking input from Governmental entities (like US DOT and NHTSA), NSC Chapters and Training Centers, industry experts, and other key constituents. This multi-faceted position encompasses support-level functions of curriculum development, quality control, protection of intellectual properties, archival of past intellectual properties, program piloting as well as continuing education and custom curricula development for state-sponsored (DMV) programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education (preferably in the field of transportation safety).
• Must have a valid driver license with a long history of a clean driving record.
• 1-2 years of experience in program curriculum development or administrative support to product development, preferably in a safety or training environment.
• Proficient knowledge of motor vehicle laws and traffic safety principles.
• Experience with driver licensing or enforcement is desired.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to assist with multiple projects and coordinate with various teams.
• Outstanding technical writing skills.
• Strong presentation skills with experience presenting to large groups.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 20%).

Responsibilities

• Supports collaboration with NSC Product Development and external curriculum designers, graphic designers, and multimedia designers to assist in updating and maintaining Classroom & Online Defensive Driving Courses (DDCs), Customized DDC State & Traffic Court Programs, and Instructor Development & Continuing Education Courses.
• Continually assesses the vast domain of transportation safety topics and advises key NSC constituents.
• Assists in verifying the authenticity and technical accuracy of driver safety materials used in NSC programs, internally and externally (e.g., photos, videos, articles).
• Supports various subcommittees, including but not limited to the DDC International Advisory Subcommittee, as directed.
• Supports the preventability review program.
• Responsible for competitive market analysis of all roadway safety programs.
• Provide administrative support to advisory committees and help gather input for curriculum updates, including surveys.
• Writes or assembles content for and supports the accuracy of the DDC Instructor Information Highway and related portals, including but not limited to instructor newsletters, product launch communication, and blog content.

Benefits

• At least 20 PTO days accrued 1st year and 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• 403(b) & Roth 403(b) with employer match up to 6%.
• Reimbursable training.
• Dress for your day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree