Training Coordinator
Tennessee Community Health Worker Association (TNCHWA)
is hiring for a full-time or
part-time Training Coordinator position.
Training Coordinator Position Summary
The Tennessee Community Health Worker Association (TNCHWA) is seeking an experienced
Community Health Worker (CHW) to serve as Training Coordinator. Reporting to the
Program Manager, this position is responsible for coordinating and delivering TNCHWA's
competency-based CHW Training Program, supporting trainees throughout the program,
and collaborating with field placement sites to ensure trainee success.
This position requires prior experience working as a Community Health Worker. The
successful candidate will bring real-world CHW experience to the classroom while modeling
the core roles, values, and competencies of the profession.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver CHW curriculum using adult learning principles in virtual and in-person
settings.
Assist the Program Manager with curriculum development, course calendars, and
training materials.
Monitor trainee progress through regular meetings and provide coaching and
support.
Coordinate training schedules and Community Health Worker field placements.
Conduct field placement site visits and maintain communication with site
supervisors.
Assist with trainee recruitment, engagement, and retention.
Maintain training records, program data, and assist with grant reporting and quality
improvement efforts.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum of three years of direct experience working as a Community Health Worker
or equivalent experience in a comparable community-based role with substantially
similar duties and responsibilities; five years preferred.
Strong understanding of Community Health Worker roles, ethics, and C3 Core
Competencies.
Experience facilitating training, workshops, or adult education preferred.
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Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and virtual learning platforms.
Experience with online data management systems.
Ability to travel throughout Tennessee and facilitate in-person training sessions.
Location: Remote (Candidates must reside in Tennessee or a surrounding state.)
Salary: $45,000–$50,000 annually (full-time equivalent) Compensation for part-time
position will be prorated based on FTE and hours worked.
Benefits - Full-Time
100% employer-paid employee health insurance
Twelve paid holidays annually
Paid Time Off (18 days annually to start, increasing with tenure)
Benefits - Part-Time
Holidays and Paid Time Off are prorated based on scheduled hours
APPLICATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Submit a resume and a cover letter to [email protected]
- Please use the subject line: Training Coordinator Application
- Cover letter should address your qualifications and interest in the position;
Applications must include a cover letter to be considered.
About TNCHWA
The Tennessee Community Health Worker Association (TNCHWA) was founded in 2021 to
empower and support Community Health Workers across Tennessee through education,
workforce development, advocacy, and leadership.
Community Health Worker (CHW) is an umbrella term that includes Community Health
Representatives, Promotora, Patient Navigator, Community Health Outreach Worker, Health
Educator, Peer Support Specialists, and other frontline public health professionals who share
lived experience, trust, compassion, and cultural alignment with the communities they serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer
TNCHWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment
opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran
status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or Limited English Proficiency (LEP). Reasonable accommodations are available in accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA)
