Senior Trainer

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position

Job Location: This position will be located at 912 Wildwood Drive; Jefferson City, MO.

Why you'll love this position:

If you are passionate about helping others grow, shaping meaningful learning experiences, and making a direct impact on workforce readiness, you'll thrive in this Senior Staff Development Training Specialist role. This position gives you the opportunity not only to teach, but to lead, influence, and elevate the training program as a whole. You will build strong relationships with learners and colleagues, guide individuals toward success, and use your expertise to strengthen the quality of training across the organization.

As a Senior Trainer, you'll enjoy the opportunity to innovate, refine curriculum, and mentor newer trainers, all while working in an environment that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and service to others. Every day brings opportunities to solve challenges, enhance program outcomes, and make a meaningful difference in the development of those you support.


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.

Responsibilities - What you'll do

• Facilitate high level classroom and virtual training sessions, delivering advanced curriculum in job readiness, soft skills, and technical competencies.
• Deliver specialized or complex training modules that require deeper subject matter knowledge and professional expertise.
• Track attendance, monitor participant engagement, and evaluate progress using established training metrics.
• Provide individual coaching and tailored feedback to participants, identifying those who may need additional support or alternative learning strategies.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and learner centered training environment that supports diverse learning needs.
• Mentor and coach other trainers, offering guidance on facilitation methods, classroom management, and instructional delivery.
• Support professional development of training staff by modeling high quality instructional techniques and offering constructive feedback.
• Evaluate participant readiness for job placement or next level programming by reviewing performance indicators and making recommendations.
• Assess and refine training curriculum by analyzing participant outcomes, recommending improvements, and aligning content with organizational goals.
• Lead training quality assurance efforts, including reviewing instructional materials, observing sessions, and ensuring consistency across trainers.
• Collaborate with leadership and program staff to identify emerging training needs and contribute to long term workforce development strategies.
• Assist with the design or revision of training materials, job aids, digital content, and evaluation tools to support continuous improvement.
• Support program operations by maintaining accurate reporting, data tracking, and documentation related to training performance.
• Perform other advanced training or program support duties as assigned in support of organizational goals.
• Represent the training team professionally in meetings, workgroups, and cross department initiatives.

Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• Experience in curriculum development or program evaluation preferred
• Strong facilitation 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.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

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.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

Abbigail Petet, View email address on click.appcast.io