Senior Training & Events Strategist

Job Summary
The Training and Events Coordinator performs highly complex (senior-level) training and development work. They plan, develop, and coordinate specialized training and educational programming and events throughout the agency for both internal and external customers, using a variety of methods to achieve engagement and learning outcomes.

Essential Tasks

Develop or review curricula, course outlines, instructional methods, training aids, presentations, and manuals.

Deliver training in classroom, distance-learning, hybrid, or public settings.

Maintain agency-wide training and educational event records and calendars.

Coordinate training events and logistics for agency-wide efforts.

Serve as a professional resource for employees and managers regarding agency training programs.

Evaluate and analyze training needs and training effectiveness.

Perform related work as assigned.

Attend work regularly and in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

Comply with all applicable agency policies and procedures, including safety and standards of conduct.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in education, library and information science, records management, pedagogy, or a related field. One year of developing/presenting training can substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Three years of experience delivering training.

Two years of experience developing curricula or educational programming.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing and delivering training for a nonprofit or state agency.

Experience in event planning.

Experience promoting events and/or training opportunities.

Experience tracking participation and outcome data.

Experience reviewing and editing instructional materials.

Experience delivering training online or in hybrid settings.

Experience with database and presentation software.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of training and development procedures and techniques.

Knowledge of learning management and learning content management systems.

Knowledge of group processes, dynamics, and interpersonal relations.

Knowledge of instructional and curriculum design.

Skill in oral and written communication, and in instructing others.

Skill in using a computer and applicable software.

Skill in facilitating workshops.

Skill in developing promotional and marketing materials to support training engagement.

Ability to communicate effectively and to formulate learning objectives.

Ability to assess the effectiveness of training and to assess training needs.

Work Environment
Typical office environment with exposure to dust and environmental allergens. Mostly sedentary but may involve moving, standing, pulling, pushing, kneeling, stooping, and bending. Must be able to work extended periods at a computer and to handle tasks requiring fine motor skill and coordination, moving items up to 25 pounds. Extended hours, evenings, and weekends may be required, and travel, including overnight stays, will be necessary to conduct training and attend meetings.

Reporting Relationships
Reports to the Assistant State Librarian. No supervisory responsibility.

Additional Requirements

College transcript required if claiming college credit.

Writing sample (preferably training-related) must be submitted at the time of application.

Equal Opportunity Statement
TSLAC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in employment or in the provision of services, programs, or activities. For job opening inquiries or to request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the TSLAC Human Resources office by calling 512-463-5474. Applications submitted to TSLAC may be subject to public disclosure, upon request, pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act.

Veterans & Military Candidates
Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) or additional duties that align with the minimum experience requirements are highly encouraged to apply. Please call Human Resources at 512-463-6564 with questions or for additional information. Additional Military Crosswalk information is available for review.

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