Training and Education Specialist II - Interpretive Program Manager

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

Bellevue State Park is the former estate of William DuPont Jr and features remnants of leisured life in the Gilded age. Click here for more information about Bellevue State Park. This position reports to the Park Superintendent and Chief of Interpretation and is responsible for the development of recreational, natural and cultural resource interpretive programs and related materials in Bellevue State Park (BVSP). Specifically, this position will develop and conduct public interpretive programs, school field trips, off-site outreach programs, and other events for the historical and natural resources located at Bellevue State Park with the intent of increasing the public’s awareness of these resources and cultivating a sense of stewardship for them. This position works closely with the Park's nonprofit Friends group and will work with government agencies and other environmental organizations in the development of programs.

Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
One year of experience in delivering training or education courses, services, individual or group activities using a variety of materials and equipment such as exercises, handouts, manuals, laptops, audiovisual or specialized equipment.
Six months’ experience in preparing and maintaining training or education records and reports such as course schedules, rosters, training updates or records of participation.
Six months’ experience in researching, selecting and designing courses, curricula, lesson plans, instructional methods, materials, or activities to meet training or education needs and learning objectives.
Six months’ experience in creating methods and tools to analyze and evaluate training or education needs and effectiveness.

Nice To Haves

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.
Six months experience in designing, developing and implementing historic, cultural or natural resources education programs to meet Department of Education standards.
Six months experience in leading summer camp programs for the public.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and delivers a variety of training and/or education courses, services, and activities such as instructor-led classroom, on-the-job or virtual training, workshops, or individual and group activities.
Organizes and prepares materials and equipment such as exercises, handouts, manuals, laptops, audiovisual or specialized equipment, or other resources.
Researches and selects or recommends the method of delivery, materials, equipment, assistive technology, or activities to promote learning considering evidence-based and best practices.
Coaches others and provides feedback that fosters learning, understanding or improved performance.
Collects and analyzes data through surveys, course evaluations, interviews, specialized assessments, meetings, and other methods to evaluate quality and effectiveness and identify needs, requirements, issues, and challenges.
Makes recommendations for improvements based on findings such as new or modified courses, instructional methods, materials, equipment, and resources.
Provides technical guidance, advice, and direction on training and education matters and promotes the use of related services and resources.
Prepares and maintains records and reports such as course schedules, rosters, training updates, or records of participation.
Completes continuing education to remain current on applicable standards, methods, techniques, best practices, laws, rules, and regulations in the assigned training and education area(s).
Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, analyze, document, and report on relevant training and/or education information.
May maintain content on social media, and create, edit, and post instructional and promotional materials, brochures, videos, or other information.
May operate and maintain training facilities such as visitor or education centers.
May participate in reviewing, testing, and making recommendations on applicable technology.