Trainer - Skills Program; YVC

Position: Trainer - Job Skills Program (OPEN TO YVC EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Yakima Valley College is accepting applications for a Trainer

- Job Skills Program, committed to college students and their success. This is an as needed, hourly position. Trainers are utilized for short-term training, on a class-by-class basis dependent on the needs of the JSP Business Partner. Pay may vary. Co-trainers may be assigned to a course and each trainer will be paid half of the ongoing rate. This is an internal posting available to Yakima Valley College Employees only.

This trainer position is contingent upon ongoing grant funding.

Reporting to the Director - Work First, the Trainer

- Job Skills Programs (JSP) position is stationed at the Yakima Campus. The JSP Trainer will be responsible for training JSP students in one of the requested areas of specialization. The trainer will have strong oral and written communication skills. The successful applicant(s) will work specifically with the Work First Director, JSP Coordinator, and Staff to develop and provide specialized training to the employees of business partners in the Yakima Valley.

Occasional travel is required and the training schedule will be determined in collaboration with the business partner. JOB PROFILE:

* Plan, implement, and monitor training for individuals and groups

* Develop outline, training plans, and schedules prior to the start of classes

* Accurately complete, maintain, and submit student and class records in a timely manner

* Maintain consistent communication with JSP Coordinator regarding training status and student learning

* Direct classroom or student assistance as needed

* Collect and track student sign-in sheets and review for accuracy

* Coordinate with Work First Program Assistant to submit sign-in sheets, schedule classroom, equipment set-up, technology requirements, etc.

* Conduct pre and post-training assessment activities with company representatives and students

* Travel to Business Partner Facilities within Yakima County as required

* Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Associate's degree in business or related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or Credentials/Certification in the field of specialization

* Valid Driver's License

* Reliable Transportation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* One (1) year experience teaching adults

* Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum

* Experience developing or teaching business industry-specific classes

* Strong oral and written communication skills

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete YVC Online Employment Application, and include the following REQUIRED attachments:

* A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (a generic cover letter will not be accepted)  

* A current resume (a resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the online application)  

* Three (3) professional references (personal references do not count as professional)

* Unofficial transcripts for confirmation of degree (if minimum qualifications require a degree). The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts at time of hire  

* Certifications/Credentials as required for fulfillment of the minimum qualifications.

Please note:

Failure to follow the above application instructions will lead to disqualification. Please do not include any attachments other than the ones requested above. E-mailed documents will not be accepted after the closing of the recruitment or in lieu of attaching your documents to the online application.

Supplemental Information:

Candidates will be subject to a Criminal History Background Check as a condition for consideration of employment.

"In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire."

Yakima Valley College does not discriminate against any person based on their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, age, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other prohibited basis in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment.

All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to Alma Ramirez, Chief Human Resources Officer, Yakima Valley College, 1015 South 16th Avenue, Yakima, Washington, 98902; email aramirez; telephone .

Yakima Valley College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please…