E-Learning Training Specialist

Texas Workforce Commission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 630,000 - 754,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Friendly Workplace

Competitive salary

Defined Retirement Benefit Plan

Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts

Medical Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Texas Workforce Commission in Austin is seeking an experienced E-Learning Training Specialist IV to transform complex information into engaging online learning. You will design interactive modules, work with SMEs, and manage LMS courses.

This role emphasizes accessibility, project oversight, meetings with leadership, and development of training metrics. Travel up to 10% within Texas is required.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in training methods, materials, or related areas.
• Academic credits may count toward experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create interactive e-learning modules, videos, animations, and graphics.
• Collaborate with SMEs and administrators to design comprehensive training.
• Navigate LMS to build courses, manage data and learning paths.
• Audit content for Section 508 accessibility compliance.
• Oversee multiple development projects from intake to delivery.
• Coordinate and run web-conferencing and webinars.
• Develop tools to assess training impact and learner performance.
• Mentor the training team and share instructional design expertise.
• Lead meetings and brief leadership on training strategy and progress.
• Prepare proposals, reports, and documentation to support the mission.

Skills

Instructional design

Adobe Suite

Camtasia

HTML5

CSS3

Responsive design

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Tools

Articulate 360

SoftChalk

Blackboard

Moodle

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Job description

Job Description - E-Learning Training Specialist (Austin) (827359)

Job Description

E-Learning Training Specialist (Austin) - (827359)

Description

WHO WE ARE

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, Texas, in the Training & Development Department. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a creative, experienced E-Learning Developer who thrives on transforming complex information into effective online learning solutions. You would be excited to join the E-Learning Team, which focuses on designing and implementing digital training programs that drive professional growth. You would be eager to support our department’s mission: “To help TWC and our partners enhance employee workplace skills and productivity through the delivery, development, and coordination of quality learning opportunities,” and you would be proud to work for a state agency with a noble public service mission.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Training and Development Specialist IV performs highly complex (senior-level) training work. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO

• Create interactive e-learning modules, instructional videos, animations, and graphics using modern authoring tools.
• Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) and high-level administrators to design and develop formal, comprehensive training programs.
• Navigate the Learning Management System (LMS) to build courses, manage user data, and maintain learning paths and assessments.
• Manage and audit training content to ensure full compliance with Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Oversee multiple development projects from initial intake through final delivery using project management methodologies.
• Coordinate and administer web-conferencing activities and professional webinar sessions.
• Develop and implement tools to assess training impact and measure learner performance.
• Act as a resource and mentor for the training team, offering creative solutions and instructional design expertise.
• Facilitate meetings and deliver briefings to leadership regarding training strategies and project progress.
• Prepare professional proposals, reports, and documentation to support the agency's mission and continuous improvement.

YOU QUALIFY WITH

• Three years of experience in positions that provided knowledge of training methods, techniques, and materials as related to individual development, education, and training programs; or in positions that provided knowledge of agency operation or programs which included giving group presentations.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH

• Knowledge of instructional design models, principles, and techniques.
• Experience using Adobe suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro) and Camtasia.
• Experience in developing curricula using e-learning authoring software such as Articulate 360, SoftChalk, Blackboard, or Moodle.
• Experience with current HTML5 and CSS3 standards.
• Experience with current responsive design techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, MS Teams, Zoom, or other authoring tools.
• Knowledge of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act accessibility requirements.
• Ability to create well-structured and grammatically correct materials that meet the needs of the audience.

YOU GAIN

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
• Competitive salary: $5,166.67/month
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits. Duty involves up to 10% travel within the state of Texas.

VETERANS

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_HumanResourcesandTrainingandDevelopment.pdf

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Austin

Work Locations: Austin:101 E 15th St (320-4001) 101 E 15th St Austin 78778-0001

Job: Training and Development Specialists

Organization: TWC Business Unit

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Non-Management

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting: Sep 17, 2026, 1:00:00 PM

Work From Home: No