Trainer/Education Specialist (Casual)

Portland Community College•Portland, OR

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Portland Community College (PCC) is seeking a Trainer/Education Specialist for a casual, temporary position to support the CNC Operator Readiness Essentials (CORE) program. This program aims to enhance skills, facilitate job placement, and provide continuing education opportunities for a diverse student population. The role involves recruiting and onboarding students, instructing soft skills, managing administrative tasks, and supporting program events. PCC is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, committed to making high-quality education accessible and contributing to community economic development. Casual positions have a working hour limit per fiscal year.

Requirements

Experience performing the duties of this job may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Two (2) years of professional experience in an educational or training environment.
Demonstrated experience working with college students, individuals from low-income communities, or at-risk populations.
Knowledge of job search strategies, resume writing, interview preparation, and workplace professional standards.
Knowledge of adult learning theories, instructional techniques, assessment methods, and competency-based evaluation.
Knowledge of unique barriers faced by diverse and underrepresented student populations, along with equitable support strategies.
Knowledge of local labor market trends, employer expectations, and manufacturing career pathways.
Knowledge of college application/registration procedures and student record management practices.
Skills in tailoring instruction and communication styles to actively engage, support, and instruct diverse adult learners from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Skills in designing, adapting, and refining practical curricula, learning modules, and assessment tools focused on essential career readiness skills (e.g., resume writing, interviewing, and workplace communication).
Skills in tracking student metrics, organizing event logistics (such as graduations and hiring days), and organizing day-to-day schedules with attention to detail.
Ability to work with an ethnically and culturally diverse staff and student population.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and work in an environment with regular interruptions.
Ability to communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to drive and use of personal vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Social Science, Communications, or related field.

Responsibilities

Supports a short-term workforce training program for a diverse student population, including curriculum development, assessment instruments, and student evaluation methods.
Recruits, onboards, and supports diverse students in accessing the CORE class, assisting with PCC application and registration, leading orientation, and guiding students to resources.
Researches labor market information, employer needs, and student needs to continuously improve the program.
Provides instruction in essential workplace and job search skills to a diverse student population.
Supports administrative functions such as scheduling rooms, printing materials, updating class slides, tracking student data, and maintaining student evaluations.
Serves as an advocate to monitor and assess student progress towards training, employment, and education goals.
Provides student services including explaining policies, procedures, and processes, orienting students to facilities and equipment, distributing instructional materials, and offering set-up assistance in partnership with other program staff.
Supports the long-term success of the program through promotional activities like writing student success stories and maintaining success metrics.
Performs other related duties as assigned.