Training Facilitator-Independent Contractor

About us

Addison Solutions Academy provides valuable corporate training services as well as virtual coaching programs. We place emphasis on assisting clients to achieve their personal and professional goals while improving their competence, capabilities, and quality of life. Our focus is on lifelong solutions that support your growth.

Training Consultants for Addison Solutions are Independent Contractors who work on an assignment/project basis and are self-employed. Are you an independent and energetic self-starter who enjoys presenting to groups and is seeking variety and flexibility in your career? Then a role as a Training Facilitator for Addison Solutions may be a terrific fit for you. Due to current economic conditions, we offer remote work as well.

Note: As part of the job application process, all candidates will be required to submit a sample training video to demonstrate their presentation skills by the close of this application. Applications will not be accepted without a sample training video. Applications must send a training video by November 10th,2021.

• Note: No guarantees are made on the amount of work that the Contractor will be offered as this position is based on an as-needed basis. *

We are looking for facilitators with the following areas of specialization:

· Adobe

· Business Fundamentals

· Contract Management

· Data Analysis

· Human Resource Management

· Leadership

· Life Coaching

· Management

· Microsoft Office

· Powerbi

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Plan for workshops by evaluating trainer materials provided by Addison Solutions Academy.

· Make recommendations to project managers regarding the overall participant learning experience.

· Assist with program administration (i.e., evaluations, participant attendance forms, workshop completion packets).

· Provides wide-ranging knowledge of current best practices and training methods

· Conducts classroom administration (set-up/break down; circulates attendance roster)

· Travels, as needed, to deliver training

· Engages students in the workshop material positively and professionally that facilitates participant learning

· Utilizes theories of adult learning to all workshops

· Presents information and responds to questions from various groups.

· Understands a variety of instructions supplied in written, oral, or scheduled form.

· Facilitates learning via classroom instruction, webinars, virtual, and blended learning

· Integrates a variety of presentation methods and applications to adjust to the various adult learning techniques

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Adult Learning, Organizational Development or other related fields required; Master's degree preferred

· Three to five years of experience as a Facilitator/Trainer in a formal traditional or virtual training environment with the ability to transfer job-related knowledge

· Experienced in motivating participants and engaging a variety of learning techniques

· Strong oral and verbal communications

· Experience utilizing zoom platform and breakout rooms

Job Requirements:

· Must have access to zoom

· Must submit proof of professional and workers compensation insurance

· Must have A cell phone, a computer, and work email.

If you are located within the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia area, you may provide in-person training once pandemic restrictions are lifted.

Advantages

· We provide committed support staff to support all workshop logistics.

· Flexibility to choose when and where to work.

· Control of the amount of additional income to generate based on accepted work assignments.

· Ability to earn extra income through referral program and end of contract bonus.

Disadvantages:

There is no question that independent contracts benefit from the flexibility and high control over their work assignments. However, some disadvantages exist for independent contractors, which include:

· Independent Contractors are not permitted to provide training services in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia that may be competitive with Addison Solutions.

· Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to Addison Solutions', including, but not limited to, coverage under medical, dental, retirement, or other plans. Client shall not be obligated to pay worker's compensation insurance, unemployment compensation, social security tax, withholding tax, or other taxes or withholdings for or on behalf of the Independent Contractor in connection with the Services' performance under this Agreement. The Independent Contractor will be issued a Form 1099 rather than a W-2 form.

· Independent Contractors are not classified as employees of the company.

· Contractors are compensated for training delivery and will not be reimbursed for any expenses.

· Contractors are not compensated for any time to plan or prepare for workshops.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Do you understand that no guarantees are made on the amount of work that the Contractor will be offered as this position is based on an as-needed basis.
• Do you have a sample training video to provide to complete this application?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Trainer/acilitatorF: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

Work Location: One location