Training Specialist – Davis, CA, Job ID 71179
Date Posted: July 24, 2024
Closing Date:
Until Filled
This position will play a crucial role in enhancing UC Master Gardener Program effectiveness and reach through the development and management of comprehensive training assets. Responsibilities include overseeing statewide training initiatives, including the creation of toolkits, public-volunteer-staff-academic facing resources, and in-person instruction materials and events (including a triennial statewide conference geared towards volunteers). This position will also supervise the Online Training Specialist, ensuring the effective integration of online instruction into the program's training framework. They will spearhead the creation and execution of annual training plans, contributing to 5-year and strategic planning efforts pertaining to programmatic training and related support requirements. They will manage the training budget for the statewide program, requiring financial stewardship to optimize resources while meeting training objectives effectively. They will pursue funding and partnership opportunities to expand on existing and future training opportunities.
Furthermore, they will work closely with the Director and Online Training Specialist to develop revenue generation plans that support the ongoing salary and benefits of the Online Training Specialist and additional future training-related employees. This position will also nurture collaborative relationships within the UC Master Gardener statewide team and throughout the program community with a special focus on serving Coordinators and Academics. This position is expected to be a subject matter expert in training methodologies and adult learning. They will engage with subject matter experts in horticulture, community engagement, volunteer engagement, IPM, and other program related fields.
This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.
Pay Scale: $64,300.00/year to $89,300.00/year.
This position will promote, in all ways consistent with the other responsibilities of the position, accomplishment of the Affirmative Action goals established by the Division.
The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
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