Posted: September 11, 2003
Closing Date: October 1, 2003

Position: Training Specialist/Instructional Designer
Location: Internal Operations, Heifer International Headquarters, Little Rock, Arkansas
Reports To: Director of Training
Salary Range: $36,000 - $40,000 annually, plus benefits

Responsibilities include the following, within the approved budget, policies, objectives, and priorities of Heifer International. Other duties may be assigned:

1. Assesses staff development needs through focus groups, surveys, interviews and other techniques.
2. Uses proven instructional methodologies to design effective courses and develops training materials, such as job aids, facilitator guides, participant guides, lesson plans, videos, and computer-based training.
3. Designs and implements effective training evaluation, including course evaluations, quizzes, skill practice, on-the-job transfer, business impact, and ROI, and recommends follow-up action.
4. Assists Training Team in strengthening existing network of facilitators.
5. Works with all the ODD teams and other Heifer departments to develop specific training materials and workshops to advance the objectives of those teams.
6. Works with staff to coordinate logistics and set-up of training activities, including participant enrollment, classroom setup, training materials duplication, and review of completed evaluations.
7. Conducts Training of Trainer workshops and pilot courses.
8. Develops and maintains content for training section of Heifer's intranet.
9. Maintains knowledge of instructional design, development, and evaluation in the training field, and participates in professional meetings as appropriate.
   

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Systems Technology, Education, Communications or related field, plus (5) years related experience. Master's degree preferred. Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, participatory training, visual design, and experiential education.
2. Knowledge of community development, international development, and sustainable development issues is highly desirable.
3. Ability to apply sound instructional/training design methodologies to develop effective training courses and staff development activities.
4. Ability to design and develop web-based and computer-based training, using web authoring and graphics software.
5. Ability to facilitate workshops, seminars, and training, in the classroom and through the web.
6. Ability to foster and maintain a spirit of unity, teamwork, and cooperation among all partners.
7. Oral and written fluency in English required; second language abilities highly desired, Spanish preferred.
8. Leadership skills with the ability to train and work cooperatively with a diverse staff.
9. Proven planning and organizational skills, including setting objectives and priorities, multi-tasking, and proactive decision-making and problem solving.
10. Ability to learn about Heifer's mission, approaches, projects, structure, and initiatives and share accurately with appropriate audiences.
11. Strong computer skills, preferably using Microsoft Office products such as Word and PowerPoint, and experience in using email and Internet for communication and research.
12. Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures, beliefs, and to gender equity.
13. Ability and willingness to travel in the U.S. and internationally.
    

HEIFER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER BY CHOICE.