The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program is seeking energetic and engaging, part-time instructors with skills and expertise in developing and facilitating leadership, professional development and operational excellence content. Operated by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program provides fully customized talent acquisition and development solutions at no cost to qualified new and expanding companies as an incentive for job creation.

If you love to facilitate, this position offers a rare and exciting opportunity to help a wide variety of companies, from small manufacturers to major technology companies, mold the culture of their new Virginia operations. Hours will vary based on client schedules, but we maintain a small pool of professionals in this role, so there is flexibility to work around your schedule. This position does not carry benefits, and instructors must be willing to travel to client locations throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, and occasionally to client locations outside Virginia. 

Responsibilities:

• Deliver on-site leadership, professional development, and operational excellence modules as part of new-hire training
• Design and develop training content, as needed
• Track and evaluate course effectiveness and employee feedback
• Facilitate training sessions in a manner that is engaging and energetic for the learners
• Prepare and maintain training materials (worksheets, presentations etc.)
• Interface with client’s leadership team and support VEDP’s Talent Accelerator leadership team to ensure all deliverables are professional and highly valued by the client

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient in facilitating training courses for new hire scenarios, preferably in a manufacturing, logistics, or technical industry
• Expertise in adult development, leadership, organization development, professional development, and operational excellence
• Experience facilitating classroom training with leadership and management participants 
• Excellent presentation skills with an ability to foster engaging, collaborative conversation and encourage self-reflection 
• Expertise in verbal and written communication 
• Excels under pressure, in a fast-paced, high-profile work environment

Experience:

• At least 3-5 years of training and facilitating leadership and professional development content 
• Working within external and internal cross-functional teams
• Experience developing and delivering training 
• Experience in adult development and learning
• Comfortable working with either a team-centric or individual environment 

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. VEDP uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship.

All candidates must submit a resume through our website https://www.vedp.org/careers. A valid Virginia driver’s license is required. Application deadline: March 22, 2024.

VEDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VEDP’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VEDP Human Resources at 1-804-545-5634 or vedphr@VEDP.org. TDD 1-800-828-1120.