Training Coordination Assistant
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring a Training Coordination Assistant for Virginia State Parks’ Professional Development Team. The role provides administrative and logistical support for the state parks training and professional development program. The typical schedule is 28 hours per week, year-round. Teleworking and/or remote work options may be considered based on business needs. This is a wage position limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30 and is not eligible for Commonwealth benefits such as health care or paid leave. Wage employees may participate in tax-deferred compensation programs, supplemental disability insurance, and supplemental retirement accounts at their own expense. Employment in Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal history record check. Employees are required to wear state-issued uniforms and may be required to work a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays. A valid driver’s license is required to operate a state or personal vehicle for official agency business. DCR wage employees receive free parking and admission to Virginia State Parks. After six months of service, wage staff are eligible for specified camping and cabin discounts, subject to seasonal dates, length-of-stay rules, and other conditions.
Requirements
- Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft software, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Forms, and Lists.
- Work experience with a learning management system, database management, or another method of program tracking.
- Experience with training coordination, event planning, or logistics for conferences, meetings, or workshops.
- Experience taking initiative to solve problems and following through to completion.
- A valid driver’s license is required to operate a state or personal vehicle while conducting official agency business.
- Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal history record check, is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform and/or SharePoint.
- Familiarity with State Parks operations.
- Familiarity with state government processes and systems.
- Instructor certification in a discipline relevant to State Park operations.
Responsibilities
- Maintain training records and databases.
- Coordinate training events and professional development activities.
- Prepare reports and correspondence.
- Support online training development.
- Track required licenses and certifications.
- Maintain SharePoint resources.
- Assist with meetings and event planning, including training logistics, travel approvals, and vendor procurement.
- Collaborate with internal and external training providers.
- Maintain inventory of training equipment, supplies, and materials.
- Assist with budget tracking and reconciliation.
Benefits
- Free parking and admission to all Virginia State Parks.
- After six months of service, overnight stay discounts, including qualifying free camping and 50% cabin discounts, subject to stated seasonal and stay conditions.
- Opportunity for wage employees to participate in tax-deferred compensation programs, supplemental disability insurance, and supplemental retirement accounts through the Commonwealth’s provider network at the employee’s expense.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
