Trainer - Northeast

About the role

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association representing the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries, and directors of the state departments of agriculture. NASDA enhances American food and agriculture communities through policy, partnerships, and public engagement. We recognize that to achieve our goals, we need employees who are as passionate about agriculture as we are. We strive to create a positive work environment that our employees can be proud of and where they can build their careers.

The Trainer reports to the Associate Director and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for enumerators' IT equipment (iPads) and software systems and platforms including iSolved, iHire, CAPI, and Microsoft
• Work as a team member in developing training in relevant areas
• Collaborate with the leadership team to provide advice, guidance, and counsel to all enumerators
• Provide classroom, phone, and computer-based training as needed
• Collaborate with the Associate Director to identify training needs and develop strategies to address them
• Enforce security regulations to protect statistical data collected; ensure proper maintenance, preservation, and disposal of all official statistical records

Qualifications

• Able to pass a federal background check
• High school diploma and minimum 3 years' experience providing training and/or technical support to employees are required
• Some knowledge of agriculture and agricultural issues is desired
• Proficient in using equipment such as iPads and cloud-based data collection and communication systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Knowledge of effective training methods and techniques sufficient to oversee and monitor instructional programs
• Exceptional critical thinking skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and resolve problems
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented work environment

Pay

Starting at $23.50 an hour.

Schedule

This is a part-time, non-exempt position working approximately 20-30 hours per week, not to exceed 375 hours per quarter. The position is considered remote, but candidates must reside in CT, DE, DC, IN, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, VA, or WV.

Benefits

• Performance bonuses
• Career development
• Flexibility
• Ability to work remotely