Learning and Outreach Coordinator

State of Illinois; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Híbrido; USD 72.000 - 82.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Executive Ethics Commission seeks a Learning and Outreach Coordinator to lead training design, development, and outreach initiatives. You will coordinate both virtual and in-person trainings, manage learning events, and ensure accessibility for diverse learners.

Under the Chief Learning Officer, you will build partnerships across State agencies, review ethics training materials for compliance, and monitor learning outcomes to drive continuous improvement.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year minimum experience in training or outreach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and deliver training programs and outreach initiatives.
• Maintain and update the LMS and coordinate learning events (virtual and in-person).
• Coordinate with state agencies and external partners to achieve training goals.
• Provide guidance on ethics training compliance and outreach strategies.
• Monitor participation and outcomes, report findings, and adjust programs accordingly.

Conocimientos

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project prioritization

Educación

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communication, education, public relations, human resources, or related field

Descripción del empleo

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Job Requisition ID:59411Opening Date: 10/08/2026Closing Date: 11/01/2026Agency: Executive Ethics CommissionSalary:$72,000 - $82,000Job Type: SalariedCategory:Full TimeNumber of Vacancies: 1Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 Hour work week (7.5 Hour Daily)
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needsHeadquarter Location: 401 S Spring St, Springfield, Illinois, 62706Work County: SangamonAgency Contact: [e-mail]

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NOTE: This is a non-code position. This position is not subject to collective bargaining.

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Position Overview

The Learning and Outreach Coordinator reports to the Chief Learning Officer and will be a part of the Executive Ethics Commission's administrative office. The Executive Ethics Commission (EEC) is the State's independent body responsible for promoting ethical conduct among executive branch employees and officials, ensuring integrity, accountability, and fairness in State government. Established in 2004 under the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act (Ethics Act), the EEC oversees ethics compliance for State agencies, boards and commissions, public institutions for higher education, and regional transit authorities.

Under the direction of the Chief Learning Officer, this position is responsible for the learning and outreach efforts, increasing agency training capacity, and building strategic partnerships. The Learning and Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for designing, developing, coordinating, and conducting training programs and is responsible for communicating these efforts across internal and external entities to accomplish the EEC's training, outreach, and engagement goals.

The Learning and Outreach Coordinator is required to keep updated on new areas of ethics laws and incorporate those changes into yearly trainings, as well as coordinating compliance projects, conducting outreach, and developing training initiatives for internal and external entities.

• Using developmental tools and surveys, assesses departmental training needs, reports findings, and provides needs assessment and recommendations to the Chief Learning Officer to assist in determining course of action required in fulfilling the educational needs of staff.
• Develops and delivers lectures, audiovisual content, and written materials for a wide range of classroom and virtual training courses, ensuring all materials are accessible and inclusive for diverse learning needs.
• Coordinates logistical aspects of either virtual or physical classroom learning events, including scheduling rooms, moderating virtual sessions as needed, preparing and distributing event announcements to target audiences.
• Functions as an EEC training liaison to all Illinois State agencies, other State and Federal agencies, Boards and Commissions, nation-wide educational Institutions and training facilities to ensure professional cooperation, and attainment of goals and objectives. Provides orientation training to new ethics officers as needed.
• Assists, when needed, with administering and ensuring EEC compliance with the ethics, harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination prevention trainings, and any other required training for all EEC employees.
• Maintain the LMS (Learning Management System) in SuccessFactors
• Assists supervisors in developing training plans to address skill or knowledge gaps identified in employee performance evaluations and supports staff professional development.
• Develop and execute outreach strategies to promote EEC training opportunities.
• Assist in the design of training materials, toolkits, and resources that are clear, accessible, and impactful.
• Monitor participation, engagement, and learning outcomes to evaluate effectiveness of training and outreach initiatives; compile data-reports and recommend adjustments based on insights and feedback.
• Reviews proposed training course materials developed by other state agencies and universities to ensure their consistency with the Ethics Act, relevant laws, standards, and rules.
• Reviews annual ethics, sexual harassment, and discrimination prevention training compliance reports when they are submitted to the EEC, monitors agency progress in completing those reports, and follows up with the ultimate jurisdictional authorities about any missing reports.
• Provides guidance and direction to State agencies, universities, and other relevant entities regarding the Ethics Act trainings.

Core Competencies

• Communication and Coordination
• Instructional Design
• Marketing and Networking
• Graphic Design
• Accountability
• Consultative Relationship Building
• DEI Commitment
• Data-driven
• Organization
• Time Management

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, education, public relations, human resources, or related field; or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in training or outreach.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and work effectively with minimal supervision while adhering to strict deadlines in a fast-paced complex environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ relevant experience developing and administering training programs.
• HR or Training Professional Certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of, and experience working in fields involving ethics, sexual harassment, harassment, and discrimination laws and compliance;
• Experience in the use of communications technology, including photography editing software, design software, and data management software.

Employment Condition

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

This position is eligible to be a member of the State of Illinois Group Insurance program which includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage options. Additionally, this position will annually accrue the following paid leave benefits, prorated based on start date: 12 paid sick days, a minimum 10 paid vacation days, 6 personal days, and be afforded 13 state holidays.

NOTE: This is a non-code position. This position is not subject to collective bargaining and does not require a current grade from Central Management Services.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: