Child Nutrition Programs Instructional Design Specialist (ESC)
About the position
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with content experts to design, develop, pilot test, and evaluate eLearning tools and events for School Nutrition Professionals administering and operating Child Nutrition Programs.
- Apply knowledge of instructional design theory to create learning activities and compelling course content that enhance knowledge retention and empower implementation.
- Consult with stakeholders to develop training program goals, learning objectives, and assessment tools.
- Create new training programs from scratch, with some supervision and content expert guidance, starting with conducting a formal training needs analysis.
- Develop a monitoring system for the progress and accomplishment of education and training objectives, activities, and impact on program integrity;
- Develop comprehensive understanding of software and technology used to develop training and communicate program operations.
- Develop 508 accessible materials and website.
- Conduct data collection and analysis using standard survey tools (e.g., Alchemer, Google Forms, etc.)
- Monitor learner engagement and make recommendations on ways to reach unengaged audiences.
- Collaborate in activities and communication with internal staff and external stakeholders seeking to develop professional development for School Nutrition Professionals.
- Collaborate as a part of the Nutrition and School Wellness Education and Training section to provide technical assistance to programs to maintain efficient and effective management practices to support program integrity;
- Establish and maintain regular communication with program internal staff and collaborating school districts and partner outreach organizations, including by phone, mail and email;
- Work across department clusters and with collaborating agencies on activities to enhance department goals;
- Work actively to ensure all program activities are conducted in compliance with USDA and DESE affirmative action non-discrimination policies;
- Collaborate on projects with colleagues and perform other duties as required.
- Based on assignment, travel throughout the Commonwealth may be required.
Requirements
- Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and at least four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional educational experience in a specific or related content area, educational program/or service;
- a Master's degree or higher in a specific or related educational content area may be substituted for two years of the required experience -- 30 semester hours equals one year of experience for substitution purposes.
- Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License or the equivalent from another state may be required. Nice-to-haves
- knowledge of instructional theory, including assessment, experience with learning management systems
- ability to develop and present training and technical assistance materials to a variety of audiences;
- ability to work on multiple tasks;
- commitment to advancement of federal Child Nutrition Programs
- demonstrated ability to participate effectively in professional team efforts;
- strong oral and written communication skills;
- excellent interpersonal and group processing skills with diverse groups of people;
- critical thinking and problem solving using technology; and
- ability to maintain a varied schedule of local, regional and statewide activity which is not restricted by access to public transportation.
Benefits
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