Position Summary

The Training Coordinator position is a full-time, exempt role funded through 2027. This position reports directly to the Program Manager of the Tennessee Community Health Worker Association (TNCHWA).

The Training Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and delivering the Community Health Worker (CHW) training curriculum, supporting trainees through hybrid learning, and collaborating with site supervisors to monitor trainee progress at field placement sites. The curriculum is competency-based and includes topics such as active listening, ethics, and trauma-informed care.


Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Deliver curriculum and training in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner using adult education methods

  • Assist the Program Manager with developing course calendars and enhancing curriculum materials

  • Conduct regular meetings with trainees to monitor progress, provide support, and encourage engagement

  • Coordinate training schedules and field placement opportunities for new and existing CHW trainees

  • Conduct site visits to monitor field placement progress

  • Support continuous quality improvement efforts related to the curriculum and training program

  • Assist with trainee recruitment, engagement, and retention

  • Manage training data and assist with reporting requirements


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

  • Minimum of five years of experience working as a Community Health Worker or in a related role

  • Strong facilitation skills for both in-person and virtual training environments

  • Ability to teach using popular and adult education strategies

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with individuals from diverse backgrounds

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to deadlines

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual learning platforms

  • Experience documenting program data using online systems

  • Ability to travel and lead in-person training sessions


Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: $45,000–$50,000

Benefits Include:

  • 100 percent employer-paid premiums for employee health benefits

  • 12 designated holidays per year

  • Paid Time Off (PTO):

    • 0–2 years of employment: 18 days annually, accrued per pay period

    • PTO increases with tenure up to a maximum of 32 days per year

  • Flexible scheduling permitted


Work Schedule & Location

This is a remote position. Candidates must be located in Tennessee or surrounding areas.
Standard schedule is Monday through Friday, with some evenings and weekends required.


Application Process

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume via email to:

Brea.Burke@tnchwa.org

Please include “Training Coordinator Application” in the subject line of your email.


About Tennessee Community Health Worker Association (TNCHWA)

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are frontline public health professionals who share lived experience, trust, compassion, and cultural alignment with the communities they serve.

Founded in 2021, the Tennessee Community Health Worker Association (TNCHWA) works to empower and support CHWs across the state of Tennessee and advance the vital role they play in improving health outcomes statewide.


Equal Opportunity Statement

TNCHWA is committed to providing equal opportunities to volunteers, employees, applicants for employment, and those seeking our services, consistent with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. No person will be discriminated against based on race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or Limited English Proficiency.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, TNCHWA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations

Job Category: Programs & Training
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Remote

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