"Trainer"

Trainer

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Oklahoma-Tulsa

Category: Extension and Outreach

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 260352

Organization: National Resource Ctr For Yth.

Schedule: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Work Type: Hybrid

Salary Range: Target Salary Range: up to $50,000, commensurate with education and experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter

Job Description

Join the National Resource Center for Youth Services (NRCYS) at the University of Oklahoma (College of Continuing Education/Outreach) and be part of a team dedicated to improving the effectiveness of human services through training, consultation, and technical assistance in Oklahoma and across the nation for over 50 years. NRCYS is a leader in youth service philosophy, best practices, and youth engagement.

Position Summary:

The Trainer is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high-quality in-person and virtual training for professionals serving children, youth, and families. This role provides training, consultation, and resource development in support of state and national initiatives.

Essential Duties:

• Training & Resource Development: Design and develop workshops, virtual training modules, and other learning opportunities. Create tools, activities, and best-practice resources to support service delivery. Evaluate training effectiveness and incorporate feedback.
• Training Delivery: Deliver in-person and virtual training to professionals (adults) working with children, youth, and families. Facilitate interactive workshops, seminars, and group learning experiences.
• Technical Assistance & Consultation: Provide capacity-building consultation for individuals and organizations. Offer subject-matter guidance.
• Program & Event Coordination: Plan and coordinate projects, meetings, and training events. Utilize data to guide decision-making and evaluate impact.
• Collaboration & Communication: Participate in collaborations, workgroups, and partnerships. Communicate effectively with stakeholders. Plan and attend internal and external meetings.
• Research & Best Practices: Maintain current knowledge of legislation, trends, and best practices. Conduct research to support training and development.
• Documentation: Prepare reports, correspondence, and documents.
• Travel: Regional and statewide travel is required on a regular basis.
• Commitment to Vision, Mission, Values, and Core Principles: Uphold, safeguard, and engage in activities to support NRCYS.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Relations, Psychology, Education, or related field, AND: 24 months training-related experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 72 months of related experience.

Required Skills and Proficiencies:

• Knowledge of adult learning and training techniques
• Effective communication and listening skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and Adobe
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to research topics and maintain professionalism

Department Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a closely related field.
• Master's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a closely related field.

Department Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in public or private social service agencies serving children, youth, and families, with a working knowledge of child welfare, juvenile justice, and related multidisciplinary service systems.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care practices, child development, and youth engagement.
• Designing and facilitating in-person and virtual training and group learning sessions.
• Developing and evaluating training using instructional design and adult learning principles.
• Developing asynchronous (self-paced) training modules.
• Creating and delivering in-person, virtual, and blended learning experiences.
• Providing technical assistance and consultation.
• Applying evidence-based and research-informed practices to training and consultation.
• Understanding federal legislation, policies, practices, and initiatives related to children, youth, and family services.
• Collaborating with public and private child- and youth-serving organizations.

Department Preferred Skills and Proficiencies

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to provide high-quality services while managing multiple projects under strict deadlines.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development (including knowledge of accessing child welfare legislation and continuing education resources).
• Ability to think critically, problem-solve, and exercise professional judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (including the ability to deliver high-quality customer service and participate in departmental and cross-departmental work teams).

Supervision: This position has no supervisory duties.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon police records check

Job Posting: Feb 24, 2026