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DCR #23-183: Program Specialist 2 (Education and Training Specialists)
Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Education and Training
Specialty Adult Education
Location Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/11/24
Title:_ Program Specialist 2 (Education and Training Specialists)_

Location: Trenton, Newark, Atlantic City or Cherry Hill, NJ applicants must indicate location preference.

# of Vacancies: One (1)

Salary: $58,031.09 to $82,157.57

For more information, please visit: https://www.njoag.gov/careers/all-job-postings/

We strongly encourage applicants to apply at LPS.Humanresources@njoag.gov

ABOUT DIVISION:

The Division on Civil Rights is charged with enforcing the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and preventing and eliminating discrimination and bias-based harassment in New Jersey. The Education and Training Unit is a proactive unit that is focused on educating members of the public, employers, housing providers, places of public accommodation (including K-12 schools), community leaders, and other stakeholders on what the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination requires. The unit is also focused on educating members of the public on the origin of bias and best practices on how to prevent bias from happening. Education and Training Specialists will work to create and provide high quality trainings on all anti-bias matters, important civil rights issues, and any other issues pertaining to the Law Against Discrimination. These specialists will also schedule and plan trainings, conceptualize and write curricula to support trainings, create training materials, create informational resources for members of the public, represent the Division across the state, and work with other state agencies to support the mission of the Division.

DUTIES:

Under the direction of the Director of Education and Training, the Education and Training Specialist will:

· Facilitate virtual and in-person trainings for stakeholders statewide on the Law Against Discrimination and related anti-bias topics as well as other important civil rights matters.

· Work closely with the Lead Curriculum Specialist to support the development of high-quality trainings and educational resources.

· The applicant will represent the Division across the State; work with other State agencies to support the mission of the Division; performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

· Two (2) years of experience in planning, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, modifying and/or evaluating agency programs and services.

· Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis.

· A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate to the position may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

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· Travel within New Jersey to present trainings will be required, as will the ability to use technology to advance educational goals.

· Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

· All offers of employment are conditional subject to the applicant agreeing to and then passing a background check that may include fingerprinting.

Benefits Offered upon full-time employment:

· Paid Leave Time

· Paid State Holidays

· Health, Dental and Prescription Benefits

· Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation and Retirement Plans

· Telework may be available

HOW TO APPLY: If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement

#23-183 with desired location preference and current resume on or before the closing date of April 15, 2023 to LPS.HumanResources@njoag.gov

https://www.njoag.gov/careers/all-job-postings/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,031.09 - $82,157.57 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person