Workforce Development Trainer (4003001)

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking a Workforce Development Trainer who will design and deliver engaging learning experiences, both in-person and virtually, to help participants gain new skills and advance professionally.

You will facilitate sessions on communication, leadership, and soft skills; develop relevant content; track attendance and progress; provide coaching and feedback; and collaborate with program staff to keep training current and impactful.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of facilitation/workforce development experience preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with diverse or underserved populations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions on professional development topics.
• Develop relevant training content meeting program needs.
• Deliver content clearly and learner-centered.
• Track attendance and participant progress, solicit feedback.
• Provide constructive coaching and support to participants.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, engaging learning environment.
• Prepare training materials and resources in advance.
• Communicate with program staff and leadership about engagement and trends.
• Assist with onboarding and setting expectations for participants.
• Suggest curriculum improvements and opportunities for program refinement.
• Collaborate to keep content current with organizational standards.
• Represent the training team professionally with participants and partners.
• Carry out other training-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Facilitation

Workforce development

Communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

2–4 years relevant experience

Tools

HireTrue/MOCareers familiarity

Job description

Job Location:

This position will be located at 912 Wildwood Drive; Jefferson City, MO

Why You’ll Love This Position

If you’re passionate about helping others learn, grow, and succeed, you’ll thrive as a Workforce Development Trainer. In this role, you’ll connect with diverse groups of participants, build meaningful relationships, and play a key part in shaping their professional development. You’ll design engaging learning experiences, support individuals as they build new skills, and prepare them for success in the workplace. Each day brings new opportunities to encourage, support, and empower others.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay

• Facilitate in‑person and virtual training sessions that provide professional development opportunities on topics such as communication, leadership, collaboration, and other soft skills.
• Assist in developing relevant content that meets the department's continuous learning needs
• Deliver content in a clear, engaging, and learner-centered manner
• Track attendance, participant progress, and engagement throughout each program by soliciting feedback in surveys and discussions and utilizing MOVERS Learn
• Provide constructive feedback and identify individuals who may need additional coaching or support
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and motivating learning environment
• Prepare all training materials, handouts, visual aids, and classroom resources in advance to ensure smooth session delivery.
• Communicate proactively with program staff and leadership regarding participant engagement, concerns, or performance trends.
• Assist with onboarding activities by helping new participants understand expectations, schedules, and program requirements.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by sharing observations, suggesting curriculum enhancements, and identifying opportunities for program refinement.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure training content remains current, relevant, and aligned with organizational standards.
• Represent the training team professionally when interacting with participants, partners, and internal staff.
• Carry out other training‑related duties as assigned to support program success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• Experience in facilitation, workforce development, or human resources preferred
• Strong communication, relationship building, and organizational skills
• Familiarity with HireTrue/MOCareers is preferred
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Experience working with diverse or underserved populations is a plus

Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis 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.

Abbigail Petet, [e-mail]