Development Trainer

Director’s Office / Human Resources

Professional Development Unit

Annual Salary: $50,000

Please note:

The salary/salary range listed in this job description is a base salary only and does not include years‑of‑service adjustments. Applicants eligible for years‑of‑service adjustments may exceed the salary/salary range listed above.

Job Location: 421

E. Dunklin St., Jefferson City, MO

This position is not eligible for remote work.

The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations is seeking an enthusiastic and customer service‑driven applicant with excellent communication skills to join our HR team! A Staff Development Trainer at DOLIR will allow you to meet all team members, assist in their professional development, make recommendations, and feel a sense of accomplishment seeing others grow their careers. Consult with leadership to identify training needs to improve team building, communication, and job competencies, increasing performance.

• Assist with creating and designing instructional training materials for in‑person and virtual sessions.
• Train department team members on various topics in‑person and through virtual platforms.
• Assist with identifying training needs and researching various training topics.
• Maintain and update training records in a learning management system, use interactive gamification platforms, and use Microsoft products for training.
• Assist with managing mandatory training attendance for new hires.
• Assist with scheduling and planning monthly training sessions.
• Assist with assessing training effectiveness.
• Distribute surveys, create reports, and provide outcomes to management for review.
• Stay informed of professional development trends.
• Engage and coach team members about professional development to increase job performance.
• Travel to regional offices frequently and some overnight travel.

• 5 years of relevant work experience or a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant work experience.

• Knowledge of the methods of instruction, preparation of training materials, and principles of personnel development.
• Knowledge of various training tools.
• Experience with a Learning Management System.
• Ability to lead discussions and instruct participants.
• Experience in presentations and creating slide decks.
• Ability to operate audio‑visual aids and other equipment used in training.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledgeable of various communication platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Web Ex, and Zoom.
• Flexibility and strong interpersonal skills.
• Shows initiative to enhance organizational goals.
• Experience with conducting assessments to determine where improvements are needed.

Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.

This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position, please contact:
Russell Rowe e.gov or by phone at .