Leadership Development & Training Consultant

Jobtailor; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Florida is seeking a Training and Development professional to coordinate statewide leadership trainings, develop Individual Development Plans, and enroll participants in the CLIMB system. You will travel statewide to deliver sessions and ensure program integrity.

Responsibilities include training participants on CLIMB, approving course credit, and maintaining evaluation feedback to drive improvements across departments, while collaborating with leaders on strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in a training environment.
• Experience facilitating virtual training sessions using Microsoft Teams or other virtual platforms.
• One year of supervisory/lead experience.
• Experience coordinating large statewide training programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers leadership professional development trainings statewide.
• Meets one-on-one with participants to develop Individual Development Plans.
• Enrolls Career Ladder participants in the CLIMB system and assigns required courses.
• Trains participants on use of the CLIMB system.
• Approves course credit and verifies completion of Career Ladder requirements.
• Travels frequently throughout Florida to deliver training.
• Provides guidance to leaders and staff on programs, initiatives, and operational issues.
• Supports change management initiatives through communication and reinforcement of new processes and policy changes.
• Develops plans, reports, and presentations to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Training Facilitation

Public Speaking

Data Analysis

Project Management

Adult Learning Principles

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Teams

CLIMB System

Job description

• Coordinates and delivers leadership professional development trainings offered statewide by the Workforce Learning and Development team
• Meets one-on-one with Career Ladder participants to develop Individual Development Plans
• Enrolls Career Ladder participants in the CLIMB system and assigns required courses
• Trains participants on use of the CLIMB system
• Approves course credit and verifies completion of Career Ladder requirements
• Submits Requests for Personnel Action to Human Resources for cost adjustments
• Collects feedback from trainers and participants following professional development sessions
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert to recommend updates or improvements based on evaluation data
• Supports change management initiatives through communication, engagement, and reinforcement of new processes and policy changes
• Analyzes data, workflows, and processes to develop actionable recommendations
• Develops plans, reports, presentations, and other materials to support strategic decision-making
• Provides guidance and consultative support to leaders and staff on programs, initiatives, and operational issues
• Supports development and implementation of policies, procedures, and program improvements
• Assists with special projects and other duties as assigned
• Travels frequently throughout the State of Florida to deliver training

Requirements

• At least three years' experience in a training environment, training and facilitating adult learners in a classroom environment
• At least two years' experience facilitating virtual training sessions using Microsoft Teams or other virtual platforms
• At least one year of experience in a supervisory/lead role
• At least two years of experience leading and overseeing the implementation of multiple concurrent training and/or initiative projects
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience delivering Department of Children and Families program-specific training preferred
• Knowledge of the Department of Children and Families' organizational structure, programs, and administrative processes preferred
• Experience coordinating large-scale or statewide training programs preferred
• Experience with state government operations, rulemaking procedures, and administrative requirements/procedures preferred
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines preferred
• Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with peers, leadership, and program stakeholders preferred
• Experience coordinating events and presenters, arranging meeting space, managing travel authorizations, preparing materials, collecting feedback, and communicating with participants and stakeholders preferred
• Experience supporting change management efforts and providing recommendations to adapt processes with minimal disruption preferred
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and best practices in professional development
• Ability to plan and manage multiple training events simultaneously with strong attention to detail
• Ability to adapt training content and delivery methods to diverse audiences and learning styles
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to analyze feedback and evaluation data to improve training offerings
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills, and customer service orientation
• Strong public speaking skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Skills in active listening, critical thinking, and system evaluation
• Ability to model and reinforce agency values including partnerships, quality, accountability, teamwork, and integrity
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully authorized alien worker
• Must successfully complete State and National criminal history and background screening before employment
• Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, must meet Selective Service registration requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in training and facilitating adult learners, with a strong focus on developing and implementing effective professional development programs. Proficient in managing multiple training initiatives, analyzing data for continuous improvement, and fostering relationships with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Training Facilitation
• Change Management Support
• Data Analysis
• Project Management
• Adult Learning Principles

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Training Development
• Program Coordination
• Virtual Training Facilitation
• Individual Development Plans
• Course Credit Approval
• Feedback Collection
• Strategic Decision-making
• Policy Development
• Event Coordination
• System Evaluation

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Public Speaking
• Problem-solving
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management

Industry Keywords

• Department of Children and Families
• State Government Operations
• Adult Learning Principles
• Professional Development
• Change Management

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Teams
• CLIMB System