Craft Training Coordinator

Position Overview

We’re seeking a motivated individual with craft field experience who is ready to transition into an office-based role. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with data and people alike.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI preferred
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to lead and present in front of groups
• Craft field experience preferred, but not required
• NCCER knowledge or certification a plus

Louisiana

Performs a variety of support activities specific to the training function including the development of training materials and delivery of applicable programs. Activities include compiling standardized reports and analyses; providing input to training material development; assist in coordinating course offerings provided by colleges/universities. Provides day-to-day professional and administrative functions in support of training efforts. Perform other duties as required. May be assigned special projects commensurate with functional level and responsibilities.

Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, and/or consultation with managers, instructors or customer representatives. Provides input to the development of more standardized/pre-existing training materials (including skills, technical, management and staff development training) offering both presentation and content improvements. Organize and develop, or obtain, training procedure manuals and guides and course materials such as handouts and visual materials.

Schedule classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment, and instructors. Attend meetings and seminars to obtain information for use in training programs, or to inform management of training program status. Assists in the coordination of course offerings with those of outside vendors/institutions (i.e., colleges or universities) consistent with training needs. Prepares periodic, standardized reports and analyses of development and training needs.

May assist more senior personnel in determining and documenting management development/training needs. Monitor training costs to ensure budget is not exceeded, and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures. Monitor, evaluate and record training activities and program effectiveness. Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills. Maintains files of all related training materials and documentation. Updates and administers applicable database and departmental file systems.

Answers general questions and inquiries in support of training efforts. Works under close supervision.