Ascension, LLC is seeking an experienced Training and Curriculum Development Specialist to design, develop, facilitate, and evaluate professional training programs supporting the State of Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH).

The ideal candidate combines expertise in instructional design, adult learning, stakeholder engagement, and program implementation to develop practical, accessible, and measurable learning experiences for public health professionals, program administrators, and other stakeholders.

This position is particularly suited for a professional who understands how to translate complex program requirements, operational procedures, and policies into structured learning materials that strengthen workforce capabilities, improve consistency in program implementation, and support organizational performance.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to independently assess training needs, develop comprehensive curricula, facilitate interactive workshops, and measure training effectiveness.

Ascension seeks a self-driven professional who works effectively with minimal supervision, anticipates challenges, manages competing priorities, and produces high-quality deliverables within established schedules.

Experience supporting government agencies, public health organizations, healthcare programs, or human services initiatives is highly valued.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Training and Curriculum Development Specialist provides specialized training design, instructional development, and facilitation services in support of public health consulting and program implementation initiatives.

The contractor collaborates with DPH program managers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to identify workforce development needs and create instructional solutions that improve knowledge transfer, operational readiness, and employee performance.

Responsibilities include developing training needs assessments, curricula, facilitator guides, participant materials, workshops, job aids, and evaluation instruments.

The specialist also supports instructor-led and virtual training delivery, facilitates interactive learning sessions, and analyzes participant feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.

The position requires strong organizational skills, instructional creativity, excellent communication, and the ability to translate technical or policy-driven information into accessible learning experiences.

The contractor must be comfortable working in evolving project environments where training priorities, stakeholder expectations, and program requirements may change.

The position is structured as a part-time engagement averaging approximately 40 hours monthly during eight active training months, allowing Ascension to provide targeted training services without requiring year-round staffing.

Anticipated Responsibilities and Activities

Training Needs Assessment and Planning

• Conduct training needs assessments through stakeholder interviews, surveys, document reviews, and organizational capability evaluations.
• Identify workforce knowledge gaps, operational training requirements, and professional development priorities.
• Collaborate with DPH program managers and subject matter experts to establish measurable training objectives.
• Develop training implementation plans, schedules, learning objectives, and instructional delivery strategies.
• Recommend appropriate instructional approaches based on audience characteristics, training complexity, and available resources.

Curriculum and Instructional Materials Development

• Design structured curricula using adult learning principles and recognized instructional design methodologies.
• Develop facilitator guides, instructor manuals, participant guides, presentations, lesson plans, and learning activities.
• Create practical job aids, reference materials, process guides, and training templates.
• Translate complex program policies, procedures, and technical information into clear, accessible instructional content.
• Incorporate interactive exercises, case studies, knowledge checks, and scenario-based learning activities.
• Review instructional materials for accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and alignment with learning objectives.
• Maintain version control and organized repositories of training materials.

Training Delivery and Facilitation

• Facilitate instructor-led workshops, virtual learning sessions, and stakeholder training events.
• Deliver engaging presentations using adult learning and participatory facilitation techniques.
• Lead group discussions, practical exercises, demonstrations, and collaborative learning activities.
• Adapt instructional methods to accommodate varying participant experience levels and learning needs.
• Coordinate training logistics, including scheduling, materials preparation, participant communications, and technology readiness.
• Respond to participant questions and provide clarification on program procedures and instructional topics.

Training Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

• Develop participant feedback surveys, knowledge assessments, and training evaluation instruments.
• Measure training effectiveness using participant feedback, learning outcomes, and performance indicators.
• Analyze evaluation findings to identify instructional strengths, knowledge gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend curriculum revisions and improvements to training delivery methods.
• Prepare training evaluation summaries, recommendations, and reports for program leadership.
• Document lessons learned and incorporate feedback into future training activities.

Stakeholder Engagement and Program Implementation

• Engage program managers, operational personnel, and subject matter experts to validate instructional requirements.
• Facilitate working sessions to support training content development and program implementation.
• Coordinate with project teams to align training activities with implementation milestones.
• Support organizational change initiatives through targeted communication and workforce education.
• Monitor training deliverables, schedules, and outstanding action items.
• Communicate progress, risks, and recommended corrective actions to project leadership.