Training Event Specialist

Requisition Summary

Are you an innovative, detail-oriented, and highly organized professional with a passion for training and event planning?

Do you excel in a dynamic environment where you can showcase your creativity and project management skills? In this multifaceted role with PACCAR Parts, you'll be at the forefront of developing and managing engaging dealer training content that empowers participants and enhances their skills.

You will be responsible for planning and executing impactful training events, managing the creation and distribution of high-quality instructional materials, and utilizing feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, stakeholders, and team members.

This position requires travel and is heavily weighted to the first quarter of the year.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Event or Class Planning and Management (70%)

o Plan, organize, and execute training events, conferences, and workshops.

o Coordinate logistics including venue selection, scheduling, registration, and participant materials distribution.

o Liaise with vendors, speakers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth event operations.

o Oversee on-site event management, including set-up, execution, and teardown.

o Manage budgets and track expenses to ensure cost-effective event execution.

o Develop contingency plans to handle unexpected issues during events.

Content Development and Management (25%)

o Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop engaging and relevant training content.

o Ensure training materials are up-to-date and aligned with organizational goals and industry standards.

o Manage the creation of presentation materials, handouts, and digital content.

o Utilize feedback and analytics to continuously improve training content.

o Innovate and implement new methods of content delivery to enhance learning experiences.

o Ensure that all content is compliant with applicable regulations and best practices in instructional design.

Feedback Management (5%)

o Collect, analyze, and report on feedback from event participants.

o Implement improvements based on feedback to enhance future training sessions.

o Maintain records of participant feedback and follow up on identified areas of improvement.

o Develop and administer post-event surveys and evaluations to gather comprehensive feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business, Education, Instructional Design, or a related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience required.
• Proven experience in both event planning / management and content development, preferably in a training or educational setting.
• Familiarity with feedback collection and analysis methods.
• Ability to travel as needed for event execution.
• Certification in event planning (e.g., CMP) is a plus or instructional design (e.g., CPTD, APTD)
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple events and content projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in event management software like Cvent and content development tools like Storyline 360, Rise 360, and Camtasia.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Analytical skills to assess and improve training content based on feedback and performance metrics.

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR Benefits :

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including :

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off - minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority / years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• This position is eligible for a holiday gift

Salary Range :

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience.

The salary range for this position is $75,100.00 - $103,730.00 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

Additional Information :

• PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability.
• PACCAR Parts is an E-Verify Employer
• PACCAR has success with diverse teams of employees working together to achieve excellent results. Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints.

We believe diversity in the workplace increases innovation, results in better decisions and increases employee engagement.

Division Information

PACCAR Parts is the global provider of aftermarket parts and services to support Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF and TRP dealers around the world.

This includes 19 distribution centers globally that support 2,300 dealerships and over 1,000,000 customers. Aftermarket support includes world class customer centers that deliver industry leading uptime in conjunction with our outstanding supply chain that delivers record levels of inventory availability for dealers and customers.

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks.

PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates.

PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines andalso provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services - you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

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