Training Specialist - Disaster Recovery, Housing and Community Development (HUD)

TL;DR

Training Specialist (Disaster Recovery): Designing, developing, and delivering high-quality learning experiences for CDBG-DR fund recipients with an accent on disaster recovery programs and HUD compliance. Focus on building the capacity of state and local governments through virtual and in-person training and the creation of technical assistance products.

Location: Must be based in the continental US (candidates in Mountain or Pacific Time Zones or those willing to work after Eastern time zone hours preferred)

Salary: $74,090 - $125,954

Company

hirify.global is a global advisory and technology services provider that combines expertise with technology to help clients solve complex challenges and navigate change.

What you will do

• Design and deliver in-person and virtual training for CDBG-DR grantees covering housing, infrastructure, mitigation, and federal grant requirements.
• Facilitate interactive learning sessions using group discussions, case studies, and role-playing to maximize knowledge retention.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for HUD disaster recovery programs, contributing to product development and technical assistance deliverables.
• Develop high-quality training materials and customize content based on the specific needs and learning capacity of various audiences.
• Ensure all developed materials are accurate, consistent, and in full compliance with federal regulations.
• Provide direct guidance to grantees through a variety of learning environments and instructional formats.

Requirements

• Must be located in the continental US.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience working directly with CDBG-DR, HUD, or other relevant affordable housing programs.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in designing and delivering training and technical assistance (TTA) services using various platforms.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills for both virtual and face-to-face classroom delivery.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Nice to have

• Master's Degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working with multifamily developers or housing authorities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace that empowers employees to share expertise and collaborate to achieve personal and professional goals.
• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to fairness and accessibility for all candidates.
• Remote work flexibility within the United States.
• Reasonable accommodations available for veterans and individuals with disabilities.