Total 5 Education / Training job vacancies in Grand Haven, Michigan

• Participates as a team member with the scientist in all phases of the research process and assumes full technical and operational responsibility for specific phases of the research. Provides input into the initial planning of experiments.
• Collects, prepares, evaluates and verifies samples and supporting records.
• Evaluates data and performs appropriate calculations and analyses.
• Organizes experimental progress in the form suitable for oral presentation or posters for scientific meetings.
• Writes periodic laboratory reports including discussion on experimental design, principle, procedure, and results
• Performs molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA isolation, real time PCR equipment operation, or analysis of bone structure.
• Operates and maintains a variety of highly specialized complex equipment which must be calibrated and synchronized to achieve desired results.
• Selects appropriate methods and procedures for carrying the project plan to completion.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Functions as a facility domain manager for the TMS educational package. This system houses each employee's official education and training record, as well as serving as the mechanism for providing computer-based training for employees. As a resident TMS authority, the Program Specialist will assist to identify issues and problems associated with these programs and systems, and using initiative, will implement alternative solutions based on expert knowledge. He/She is responsible to ensure proper implementation of updates and changes in the package. Fields calls from all levels of TMS users requiring assistance and provides solution to problem issues.
• Responsible for ensuring mandatory training programs are available for staff at all levels of the organization. Duties include maintaining and updating comprehensive information on mandatory training considered for all employees or targeted to specific employees by nature of their profession or job duties. Creates computer-based training modules in the system by working with subject-matter experts. Uses software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and other software such as Adobe e-Learning Suite (CaptivatPhotoshop, Acrobat, Presenter, etc.) in the completion of the modules. Ensures that custom courses are compliant with the standard set forth in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Collaborates with other TMS Domain Managers both at the facility and VISN levels in discussion or implementation of education programs for facility and VISN implementation, and overall TMS functionality and operation.
• Provides technical assistance to those who are developing computer and software training material for targeted audiences that may vary from highly targeted audiences to those that may be mandatory for all employees. Assistance may include determining that material is presented at appropriate educational levels to be pertinent to the target audience, and that a variety of training modes are considered to maximize training effectiveness.
• Maintains training records in TMS. Ensures education and training records are properly recorded in the tracking package, so reports accurately reflect progress toward the system's continuing education performance standard.
• Generates reports as needed for all facility performance measures and for departmental tracking. Performs technical duties associated with developing, revising, maintaining, and/or instructing training courses on the operations and maintenance of the TMS structure.
• Performs work in the development of courses for instructional training programs. Participates substantially in coursework development or modification, and develops complete, full-length courses in well-established areas of a subject matter field. Develops or adapts new or revised training or testing materials for formal course use. Conducts studies and performs analyses on course-related subjects and/or coordinates activities involving programs of instruction.
• Performs work involving modification (changes/updates) of course materials and plans for specific audiences. Determines the need for additional subject-matter information and meets with representatives within or outside the organization to obtain it. Develops new training or testing materials for formal course use. Produces complete, self-contained training products (courses, aids, methods, training plans, etc.) based on analyses and studies.
• Determines learning objectives, analyzes learning problems, selects teaching strategies using appropriate models, develops course plans, and creates assessment tools. Instructs courses in a Program of Instruction. Responsible for courses covering both standard, pre-structured, and advanced technical systems or subject matter areas. Responsible for overall maintenance of assigned courses and determines the need for and initiates changes/updates in course content.
• Adapts or revises courses, as needed, because of subject matter or student problems. Trouble shoots all TMS course reported problems and assignments. Contacts the course requestor about any assignment disputes or questions.

This position is located within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) with one vacancy located in Ann Arbor, MI.

The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as an aircraft simulator and academic instructor for students enrolled in Mission Qualification Training (MQT), Instructor Upgrade Training (IPUG), Instrument Refresher Course (IRC), and Continuation Training (CT) programs designed to provide proficiency in the unit's primary tasked mission of High Altitude Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (HAISR).

• Applying aviator experience, serves as a simulator instructor for rated students in the full range of aircraft maneuvering and sensor employment
• Applying aviator experience, serves as courseware SME and academic instructor for rated students
• Analytical, advisory, management, technical and functional support for ISR system development and employment
• Performs all duties related to accomplishment of the unit operational and training mission
• Interfaces with units/staff for detailed training syllabus updates, and exercise plans
• Monitors and evaluates student progress and performance

Keen to start your environmental education career? Assist our Education Team in this role and help us work towards our mission to provide outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.

• Permanent contract
• The working pattern for this position will be based on 37.5 hours per week from March to October and 15 hours per week from November to February each year.
• Salary equates to circa £11.44 per hour (£22,308 per annum FTE)
• Excellent benefits – including life assurance and a health cash plan, see the full list below.
• Your new place of work is in a beautiful location, be surrounded by sea views on your lunchbreak.

The start date for this role can be flexible. Ideally, we are looking for someone to join our team in February 2025.

Love where you work!

Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.

We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so, we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.

What you’ll be doing

As our Education Support assistant, you are an integral part of our education team and will support us to carry out a smooth delivery of our field courses and environmental activities.

This will involve preparing fieldwork equipment and classrooms for learners of all abilities, ensuring areas are clean and safe for use. As well as organise lesson and health and safety resources for our learning groups.

You may be required to accompany teaching staff on field trips, assist students with their fieldwork, help run environmental or problem-solving games and aid teaching staff in the collection of class data.

You will be flexible to our ever-changing learning environment and be happy to assist where required to ensure our centre always runs efficiently. An adaptable approach to your working hours is required as they can change each week depending on the operational needs of the centre.

Please refer to the vacancy pack on our website for further details on the full responsibilities of the role.

Where you’ll be based

Our Dale Fort centre is set in a spectacular location high on the cliffs within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, giving superb views over the sea.

Originally built in 1856 to defend the Milford Haven waterway against invasion, it has been a field centre since 1948. The centre has 4 well equipped classrooms, including one wet lab, a library, games room, sitting room and bar.

Our centre is ideally located for coastal studies and for accessing Skomer Island with its renowned resident sea bird populations, including puffins, guillemots and razorbills.

Rocky shore, salt marsh, grassland and woodland are a short walk from the centre and a wide variety of teaching sites are within 30 minutes’ drive – these include rural and urban settlements, coastal landscapes, and tourist honeypot areas.

Who we’re looking for

A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject is desirable but not essential, it is more important to us that you have:

• A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
• A natural pride in the work you produce
• Ability to use your own initiative both independently and as a team player
• A professional manner in all that you do
• An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
• A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges
  

Sound like the role for you? Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.

* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

• Financial - We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance 5 x your annual basic salary, pro rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
• Health and Wellbeing - Eligible employees are automatically provided with a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors! We also provide our team members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.
• Discounts – When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash back on everyday purchases!
• Additional benefits - We endeavour to offer flexible working options where roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning and development opportunities.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Catherine Gillatt on 01646 636205 or 07494 693974.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 24 November 2024

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Dale Fort on 9 December 2024

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.

A Welsh version of our vacancy pack can be provided on request. Please email recruitment@field-studies-council.org your request and we will aim to get back to you as soon as possible.

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