Training and Program Operations Specialist
Location
Virginia
Posted
70 days ago
Salary
$25 - $30 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Training and Program Operations Specialist
Virtual Peace of Mind
• Develop and organize training curricula for apprenticeship programs • Structure and document training pathways, competencies, and learning objectives • Build training materials including guides, manuals, and program documentation • Translate program concepts into structured, scalable training systems • Coordinate apprenticeship program documentation and compliance requirements • Maintain training records, logs, and required reporting components • Support onboarding structure for apprentices from a training perspective • Collaborate with HR to align training with hiring and onboarding processes • Research and source Continuing Education Units (CEUs) aligned with program needs • Identify and manage training platforms, tools, and external learning resources • Maintain organized tracking of CEU usage and requirements • Develop SOPs related to training and program implementation • Ensure all training processes are documented, structured, and repeatable • Maintain centralized organization of all training and program materials • Develop PowerPoints, training presentations, and internal materials • Support development of new program initiatives (e.g., transition programs) • Assist with grant support activities, including research and document preparation • Execute special projects that support organizational growth and efficiency • Provide operational support to leadership in building scalable systems • Executive calendar management • Email triage • Follow-up coordination • Meeting coordination
Job Requirements
- Strong organizational and execution skills
- Experience in program coordination, training development, or operations preferred
- Ability to take direction and independently build structured outputs
- Strong writing and documentation skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
- High level of initiative and problem-solving ability
- Operate with minimal supervision
- Anticipation of needs proactively (upcoming task, potential gaps, operational inefficiencies) before direction is provided
- Take initiative to resolve issues without direction
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision: Company-sponsored plans available, with an employer contribution for eligible full-time employees.
- Quick Benefits Start: Benefits eligibility begins after 30 days, with coverage effective the first of the month following Day 30.
- Paid Time Off: Full-time employees accrue 10 days (80 hours) annually starting on Day 31 to support rest, personal needs, and wellness.
- Flexible Holidays: No fixed holiday calendar—team members are empowered to plan schedules and observe holidays meaningful to them.
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