Training Engagement Specialist

The Training and Education Fund • Pittsburgh, PA

8d • Remote

About The Position

The Training Engagement Specialist position is responsible for providing direct care workers, managers, employers, and training providers with information about TEF programs, conducting career and educational advising, collaborating with union and employer partners to determine workforce development needs, promoting and recruiting for TEF courses, and developing expert knowledge about educational providers and programs in the community.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgement and minimal direction.
• Self-motivated and able to meet expected outcomes and timelines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to work through issues that arise and implement solutions.
• Passion to support and encourage non-traditional students to overcome barriers to success.
• Supportive of union environments.
• Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Health Science, or related field OR equivalent demonstrated knowledge and work experience.
• Criminal History background check required.
• Valid PA Driver’s license, reliable vehicle and vehicle insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Strong computer and technology skills, including Zoom, Google Suite, and Salesforce is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Build and foster mutually beneficial and positive relationships with various stakeholders-- workers, employers/managers, union representatives, and training providers.
• Actively recruit potential students for training programs through in-person events, phone, email, and text messaging.
• Coordinate training opportunities and secure training sites to meet participant needs.
• Regularly travel to visit participating sites within the assigned territory to plan, promote, coordinate, and/or facilitate various programs and events.
• Review and process applications and enroll prospective students in training opportunities.
• Provide career and educational advising to students remotely and in-person with the goal of improving retention and completion rates.
• Clearly and effectively communicate training information and any changes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Track data and information and create reports that assist the executive team with program and training decisions.
• Professionally represent the Fund’s programs, mission, and values.
• Participate on departmental and organizational committees.
• Attend required meetings, events, and retreats.
• Become a CPR instructor. (TEF will provide necessary training)

Benefits

• FULLY paid family health and welfare plan, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription and Short-Term Disability
• pension contribution
• optional 401k
• generous PTO
• reimbursement for travel, phone and internet

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree