Job Title: Trainer
Location: Alameda, CA (100% Onsite)
Period: 05/26/2025 to 12/31/2025 (Possibility of extension)
Hours/Week: 40 hours (Overtime paid at time and a half)
Rate: $30/hour
Contract Type: W-2 only (U.S. work authorization required)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Training Specialist to join our Training Effectiveness Team. This role will play a key part in evaluating, improving, and supporting the delivery of effective training programs across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instructional design, training evaluation, and data analysis, with the ability to translate findings into actionable insights and performance improvements.

Scope of Services

The Training Specialist will:

• Partner with the Training Effectiveness Team and Review Board to assess and improve training programs
• Support the design and implementation of training evaluation tools
• Conduct training evaluations, needs assessments, and analyze training impact data
• Develop skills assessments, job function competencies, and performance feedback tools
• Perform data reduction, analysis, and prepare visual reports and metrics to communicate findings
• Support on-the-job training (OJT) assessment and evaluation processes
• Assist in human resource development and the application of learning strategies to real-world environments

Role, Responsibilities, and Deliverables

• Conduct needs assessments to identify training gaps and opportunities
• Design and implement evaluation tools, tests, and assessments to measure training effectiveness
• Analyze data to support continuous improvement in training programs
• Develop and deliver reports, graphs, and presentations highlighting training outcomes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align training strategies with organizational goals
• Provide guidance on skills implementation and performance feedback mechanisms
• Support OJT processes, ensuring assessments are effective and aligned with job requirements
• Present findings to stakeholders and provide recommendations for improving training outcomes
• Maintain clear documentation of methodologies, results, and improvement actions

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Experience in instructional design and training development
• Strong background in training evaluations, needs assessments, and effectiveness measurements
• Ability to develop skills assessments and feedback mechanisms
• Experience with OJT assessment and evaluation
• Knowledge of human resource development practices
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to analyze data, reduce findings into actionable insights, and create visual presentations
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work collaboratively at all levels of the organization
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic work environment