Training Specialist – Disaster Recovery, Housing and Community Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Create, develop, and distribute captivating training materials for both in-person and virtual sessions aimed at CDBG-DR grantees and stakeholders.

• Lead learning sessions that incorporate interactive activities, group discussions, case studies, and role-playing exercises.

• Provide both group and individual instructional training under the guidance of a project manager.

• Act as a subject-matter expert, author, researcher, or developer contributing to product development projects.

• Offer expertise in HUD disaster recovery programs throughout training delivery and product development processes.

• Tailor content to meet the specific needs and learning capacities of different audiences.

• Conduct trainings focused on regulatory and grant-specific requirements, which include policies and procedures, national objectives, procurement, labor standards, citizen participation, and compliance.

• Ensure that all developed materials are accurate, consistent, and compliant with regulations.

• Assist in technical support engagements related to housing and community development, federal funding requirements, resilience, and hazard mitigation.

• Submit a cover letter, resume, and examples of training materials you have developed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Learning and Development, Organizational Management, Education, Public Policy, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field.

• At least 8 years of experience working directly with CDBG-DR programs, HUD programs, and/or other relevant affordable housing initiatives.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience using various training platforms to conduct in-person and virtual trainings, as well as designing and delivering training and technical assistance (TTA) services.

• Exceptional facilitation and presentation skills for both virtual and in-person classroom settings.

• Proven knowledge of the implementation of housing, community and economic development, and disaster recovery programs at state and/or local levels.

• Willingness to travel on occasion.

• Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication abilities.

• Capability to convey complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

• Preferred: Master’s Degree in a relevant field.

• Preferred: Experience collaborating with multifamily developers, housing authorities, or affordable housing developers.

• Preferred: Demonstrated understanding of adult learning theory and instructional design.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.