Job Title: Part-Time Trainer Assistant
Compensation: $29/hr
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10am-3pm (25 hrs/week)
Location: Westampton, NJ
Purpose: A socially-conscious company is seeking a Part-Time Trainer Assistant for a workforce development program in Burlington County, NJ. The Trainer Assistant will assist the full-time Trainer with facilitating virtual job readiness and vocational skills workshops, as well as provide resume writing services for low-income and underserved job seekers. The ideal candidate is mature, has strong computer and technical skills, enjoys working with diverse groups of people, and is a self-starter looking to play a proactive role in helping job seekers discover their strengths, develop short- and long-term goals, and take actionable steps towards career development.
Duties And Responsibilities

• Write resumes from scratch using client's existing resume if applicable, conduct resume review, resume writing services, and cover letter creation with program participants
• Identify and use the right resume format to emphasize skills, experience, and tailor resume to the specific needs of various industries; ensure there are no grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, or factual errors while writing the resume
• Provide technical assistance to program participants attending virtual job readiness workshops
• Support the Trainer with workshop facilitation and preparation
• Directly interact with and provide support to clients in-person, over phone, and via email with their job search efforts, higher education applications, personal and career assessments, and exam preparation
• Refer clients to vocational trainings, technical skills classes, and other certification programs
• Facilitate feedback surveys, consult with program staff about client progress, and determine training needs and priorities
• At the direction of the Trainer, maintain class enrollments, update daily attendance logs, submit weekly reports, and issue training certificates on a timely basis
• Utilize classroom management skills to provide a positive learning experience for all training participants
• Model professionalism and inclusiveness, cultivate a safe environment for career development, and motivated clients to find full-time employment

Requirements

• Minimum of 4-year degree, studies in education, instructional design, social services, etc. Encouraged
• Strong computer, typing, proofreading, and technical skills
• Experience teaching or delivering trainings preferred
• Ability to establish classroom norms and expectations while de-escalating conflict as needed
• Experience and/or passion for serving individuals from disadvantaged and underserved populations, including but not limited to public assistance recipients, justice-involved individuals, persons with physical and/or mental disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness
• Understanding of workforce development, employment services, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing approaches, and adult education a definite plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint preferred
• Strong communication skills, professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills
• Eye for detail and ability to present information in a concise manner
• Past experience writing and editing resumes and cover letters is preferred
• Understanding of various industries and job functions including entry-level, technical, professional, and creative roles

Benefits

• Sick Time Accrual
• Eligibility for 401k plan after 1 year of employment AND completion of 1000 work hours