Temporary Independent Contractor Education Specialist

About the job

The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to champion the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chest diseases through education, communication and research. CHEST is based in Glenview, IL. We are currently seeking a Temporary Independent Contractor Education Specialist. This contract is estimated to go from June 2nd, 2026 – November 30th, 2026.

Position Purpose: CHEST holds live learning courses in our building throughout the year, which are attended by medical professionals. We have a Live Learning & Simulation team, which handles all logistics for these courses. The Temporary Independent Contractor Education Specialist will work with the team on tasks related to technical and simulation support, course support, facility and resource management, and training.

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week. The contractor will typically work Monday – Friday. They may be asked to work periodic late days and periodic Saturdays to support our courses. The exact dates depend on our course schedule, but the contractor will be given a schedule as far in advance as possible. This will be a hybrid role, which will include days worked at our headquarters building in Glenview, IL, as well as days worked at home.

Responsibilities:

Technical & Simulation Support

1. Assist the Senior Specialist in operating and maintaining simulation technology and related clinical education equipment.
2. Support the development and application of techniques for conducting simulation education under the guidance of the Senior Specialist.
3. Perform regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and software updates as directed by the Senior Specialist.
4. Conduct pre-course testing and ensure simulation equipment is operational before training sessions.
5. Modify or adapt simulation equipment based on Senior Specialist recommendations to enhance learner experience.
6. Maintain a clean, safe, and functional learning environment in the ISTC and off-site training locations.

Course & Educational Support

1. Assist in preparing course content, evaluation tools, checklists, presentations, and other learning materials.
2. Provide course materials to the LMS team as instructed by the Senior Specialist for timely release to learners.
3. Monitor simulated exercises and compile participant evaluations for Senior Specialist review.
4. Maintain accurate records of education and training activities to ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

Facility & Resource Management

1. Assist with the setup and cleanup of rooms for training sessions, cadaver programs, and meetings.
2. Serve as a point of contact for receiving, setting up, and returning in-kind equipment, reporting issues to the Senior Specialist.
3. Support inventory management by tracking equipment usage and reporting needs for replacements or repairs.

Training & Supervision

1. Provide basic training and support to faculty and staff in using simulation equipment under the Senior Specialist’s direction.
2. Support the coordination and execution of ISTC activities, training sessions, scenario programming, and facility tours.

Other Responsibilities

1. Support special projects or initiatives as assigned by the Senior Specialist or Live Learning leadership team.

Required Qualifications/Competencies:

1. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Education or healthcare-related field

2. Computer proficiency required in PC and Mac-based software applications: MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

3. Project, people, and time management skills including demonstrated ability to coordinate and complete multiple projects simultaneously.

4. Ability to effectively communicate with staff and volunteers via electronic, oral and written communication.

5. Problem solving and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment with co-workers and volunteers.

6. Ability to work periodic evenings and weekends, depending on course schedule.

7. Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, which include lifting and move up to 30 pounds, and standing/walking for long periods of time.

The pay for this position is $30 per hour. CHEST considers factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, key skills, and market and organizational considerations when setting the hourly pay for our temporary independent contractor positions.