Temporary General Safety Instructor

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Occupational safety, Industrial Technology, Workforce Training, Emergency Management, or a closely related field; and Four (4) years of professional experience providing safety instruction, workplace training, or directly related safety duties. Must be able to possess current, active instructor certification in First Aid/CPR/AED (American Heart Association); and must be able to possess a valid Forklift Operator Trainer authorization within 60 days of hire.

Associate degree in a related field with six (6) years of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined. Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience as approved by the Human Resources Department.

Exempt

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Located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) is a newly independent public community college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

A proud Hispanic Serving Institution, it awards certificates and associate degrees that serve the needs of its region and prepare students to transfer to programs at other colleges or universities.

SENMC offers Early College and Dual Credit programs in collaboration with local high schools.

Southeast New Mexico College enjoys the strong support of its community, and has been awarded several grants, which include $11.7 million from the U.S. Department of Energy and several multimillion-dollar grants from the U.S. Department of Education for student support.

The college’s diverse employee pool includes 40 full-time faculty, 48 adjunct faculty, and 102 staff members. SENMC offers a generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, and college tuition reimbursement. More information on SENMC can be obtained from its website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Southeast New Mexico College seeks an energetic, knowledgeable General Safety Instructor to provide high-quality safety training to students, local businesses, and community partners. This position focuses on delivering hands-on instruction in essential workplace safety areas such as First Aid, CPR, AED, Forklift Operations, and general occupational safety practices. The instructor will promote a strong culture of safety awareness and empower participants with the practical skills and certifications needed to work safely and effectively.

• Deliver engaging classroom and hands-on training sessions in topics including (but not limited to) First Aid/CPR/AED, Forklift Operations, Defensive Driving, and other general workplace safety areas.
• Prepare course materials, equipment, and instructional aids to support high-quality training experiences.
• Maintain accurate attendance, certification, and training records in accordance with college and regulatory standards.
• Evaluate student performance through observation, assessments, and feedback.
• Assist in the development and revision of safety course content to meet industry and community needs.
• Ensure training environments, labs, and equipment remain safe, functional, and compliant with safety standards.
• Collaborate with Workforce & Community Education staff to coordinate course scheduling and support special training events.
• Stay current on safety practices, instructional methods, and relevant certifications through ongoing professional development.
• Other duties as assigned in response to a rapidly changing environment.

• Strong knowledge of workplace safety standards, hazard prevention, and emergency response best practices.
• Skill in delivering hands‑on safety training (First Aid, CPR, AED, forklift operation) using clear demonstrations and real‑world scenarios.
• Effectiv…