Education and Training Specialist

About the role

Samaritan's Purse seeks an Education and Training Specialist to join the Learning Support Team in North Wilkesboro, NC. The role supports humanitarian work by developing and delivering training, managing learning technology, and serving as a liaison for PeopleSoft initiatives.

Full-time position; approximately 30 days travel per year; English language required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Apply proven adult learning design principles to creation of classroom-style training, job aids, informal learning opportunities, blended learning, and eLearning
• Create instructional content using eLearning development software, including Articulate 360 suite and Adobe Creative Suite
• Advise subject matter experts on the design and delivery of learning content through classroom and web-based (synchronous and asynchronous) delivery mechanisms
• Manage Projects department online learning portal and continuously evaluate learning technology solutions
• Evaluate the success of training implementation initiatives and write reports summarizing results
• Oversee reporting mechanisms by developing, implementing, and managing the ongoing process to track training information, events, and trainer and participant information
• Co-lead efforts within the team unit to research world-class training techniques, processes, and materials developed by other organizations and governmental agencies
• Support training initiatives for Projects field staff as needed
• Serve as the LST liaison to teams and individuals working on PeopleSoft development, deployment, and implementation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Learning, Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or related field and three (3) or more years' experience in a corporate, nonprofit, or civil service position; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with Oracle Guided Learning preferred
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire

Benefits

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick days