Training and Facilitation Specialist

TRAINING AND FACILITATION SPECIALIST

ARD, Inc. (www.ardinc.com) an International Consulting Services firm has an immediate opening for a Training and Facilitation Specialist at our corporate headquarters in Burlington, Vermont.  This individual works under the supervision of the Senior Vice President and will assist in the planning and implementation of domestic and international training event, facilitated workshops, seminars and conferences.

 

Responsibilities:

* Coordinating logistics of training events, seminars and conferences.

* Identification of and communication with possible trainers and participants

* Arranging travel

* Tracking and documenting training course preparation

* Drafting invitation letters and other training correspondence & tracking registration

* Assist in the development and analysis of training needs assessments & evaluations

* Assist in preparation of training course proceedings and certificates

* Facilitate domestic training events and workshops (i.e. proposal planning workshops at ARD Home Office) as experience is gained.

* Available during project startup, especially facilitation of annual work plans or team-building sessions (as experience is gained).

* Assist Training & Facilitation Specialist in creating ARD database of training materials and information, and in creating informational and marketing material.

 

Essential Qualifications:

* Minimum B.A degree in Education, Adult Education & Training or related field;

* Foreign language proficiency is highly desired, especially Spanish, French;

* Experience in facilitation and/or training;

* International work experience is highly desirable;

* Must be exceptionally organized, dedicated and flexible;

* High level proficiency in data entry and database management highly desired;

* Very strong interpersonal and communication skills;

* Energetic and enthusiastic collaborative team player;

* Must be comfortable working in a fast paced and sometimes intense work environment;

* International travel may be required.

* U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is an absolute requirement.

 

To Apply:

Please e-mail a letter of application and a current resume in reverse chronological format to homeofficejobs@ardinc.com .

 

Please refer to Training Specialist in the subject line.

 

Applicants must complete the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment Opportunity form (available at:  http://www.ardinc.com/careers/eeform.php) using Job Code: Training Specialist

 

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered.

 

No phone calls will be accepted. 


ARD, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.