EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)

EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms.  EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

EDC is committed to diversity in the workplace.

The College and Workforce Success Portfolio (CWS) has an opening for a Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, reporting to the Senior Research Associate, in Waltham, MA.

EDC casual employees generally work as needed.  A casual position receives statutory benefits of Social Security contributions, Medicare contributions, unemployment insurance, worker’s compensation insurance and sick leave.  A casual position ends when work is complete.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. The job requires adherence to EDC policies & procedures.

The training and technical assistance specialist will support systems change and continuous improvement activities in MA districts such as:

• training others in systems change and continuous improvement processes

• facilitating data study sessions

• supporting teams in identifying high leverage practices to test in continuous improvement

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills. Specific requirements:

• Masters in the social sciences
• 12 or more years of experience
• Skills in:
  • Systems change management in MA districts
  • Training and technical assistance in MA districts
  • Meeting facilitation for district teams
  • Facilitating conversations on equity in STEM education
• Ability to travel locally within MA

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.