Job Title:

Public Health Instructional Designer / Trainer (1099 / Part‑Time)

Job Location: Chautauqua County, New York (Onsite Required)
 Must reside within a four‑hour travel radius due to variable training schedules.

Must be willing to travel throughout Chautauqua County to provide in‑person instruction. Some virtual instructor‑led delivery may be required using standard video conferencing platforms/VOIP.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

Part‑time, 1099 Contractor
 Hours vary based on training schedule, county needs, and availability.

Compensation:

Hourly Rate: $50 – $60
 Stafford Consulting Company (SCC) offers competitive compensation based on experience and subject‑matter expertise.

Travel Required:

Yes. Travel throughout Chautauqua County is required to provide onsite instruction.
 Must be able to reliably commute and maintain flexible availability for varying training locations and times.

Basic Minimum Requirements

Experience:

Candidates must have:

• 3 years of experience in instructional design, adult learning, curriculum development, or workforce development.

• 1 year of experience delivering in‑person or virtual training, workshops, or presentations.

• Direct experience working in public health, community health, environmental health, human services, or related fields.

• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver training in one or more of the following public‑health‑aligned areas:

  • Safety in the field and workplace

  • De‑escalation techniques

  • Critical conversations

  • Conflict resolution

  • Customer service / public interaction

  • Team building

  • Resilience and stress management

  • Other workforce development topics relevant to public health

• Experience tailoring training for diverse staff groups, including field staff, administrative staff, and clinical or community‑based teams.

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Public Health, Behavioral Science, Organizational Development, Human Services, or a related field.

• Equivalent experience may be considered.

Professional Certifications (Preferred):

• ATD APTD/CPTD, ISPI, or similar instructional design or training certifications.

• Any relevant state‑level training, facilitation, or public health workforce development credentials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Instructional Systems Design, Adult Education, Public Health Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Organizational Psychology, or related field.

• Experience designing scenario‑based learning, role‑play activities, and applied skills training for public health environments.

• Familiarity with state and local public health operations, community health programs, or human services agencies.

• Experience collaborating with SMEs, supervisors, and leadership to customize training content.

Desired Attributes:

• Flexible, adaptable, and highly knowledgeable in adult learning and public health workforce development.

• Strong instructional, facilitation, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage dynamic classroom environments and engage diverse learners.

• Comfortable delivering training in both field and office settings.

• Professional, reliable, and able to represent SCC and Chautauqua County with excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans & Disabled:

Stafford Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.