Ball State University’s Advanced Crisis Communications Training (ACCT) team is seeking experienced instructors to conduct DHS/FEMA instructor-led training for two sessions: One on Advanced Crisis Communications Strategies for Public Safety Communications Supervisors beginning in 2011 and one on Advanced Crisis Communications Strategies for Public Information Officers beginning in 2012. Compensation will be competitive and travel is required.
Instructor Qualifications
1. Advanced Crisis Communications Strategies for Public Safety Communications Supervisors Instructor-led Training.
Experience in emergency management and proven experience as a trainer. 9-1-1 supervision experience is a plus. The qualified candidates must attend a train-the-trainer session in Muncie, Indiana (travel expenses will be reimbursed). The selected instructors will be expected to set up and tear down training room, operate training technology (e.g., PowerPoint), register students, administer student pre- and post-tests and evaluations, distribute certificates of completion as well as conduct a 7.5-hour oral training session. The successful candidate will be expected to complete IS-702 NIMS (web-based training) and AWR-212-W Advanced Crisis Communications Strategies for Public Safety Communications Supervisors (web-based training).
2. Advanced Crisis Communications Strategies for Public Information Officers Instructor-led Training.
Experience in emergency management and proven experience as a trainer. Public Information Officer experience is preferred but not required. The qualified candidates must attend a train-the-trainer session in Muncie, Indiana (travel expenses will be reimbursed). The selected instructors will be expected to set up and tear down training room, operate training technology (e.g., PowerPoint), register students, administer student pre- and post-tests and evaluations, distribute certificates of completion as well as conduct a 7.5-hour oral training session. The successful candidate will be expected to complete G-290 Basic Public Information Officers Course before his/her first training session. The E-388 Advanced Public Information Course is also strongly recommended.
How To Apply
Please submit resume or application with names and addresses of three professional references to acct@bsu.edu or fax to the attention of Janet Kesler at 765-285-9278 or mail to:
Janet Kesler, Project Coordinator
Ball State University, Department of Telecommunications, LB 224
Muncie, IN 47306
Ball State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population.
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