Training Coordinator
State of Missouri Columbia, Missouri, United States
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Location: Columbia, Missouri, United States
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Categories: Education and Training, Public Health
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Job Type: Full Time
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Posted: Aug 28, 2025
Job Description:
Training Coordinator
Description
As a Training Coordinator you will be part of a team committed to excellence. It is the job of the Training Division to provide education and professional growth for over 700 people serving our indigent clients. As a coordinator, you will be responsible for the logistics of the training, working with the training directors to meet the needs of our employees while creating a safe environment for learning and growth. The work is fast-paced and requires a creative mind that enjoys the finer details.
Coordinate logistics for MSPD trainings including:
- Register participants for in-system and out-of-system trainings
- Make and update lodging and travel arrangements
- Communicate with the training directors, presenters, caterers and attendees
- Organize training materials such as agendas and handouts
- Order supplies
- Assist with marketing and design of training visuals
- Design signs, nametags, digital media, promotional items and apparel for the trainings
Manage training day logistics including:
- Facility setup
- Audio/Visual technology setup and operation
- Troubleshoot last-minute needs to ensure a successful learning experience
- Note attendance of participants and faculty
- Apply for continuing education credits after trainings with the Missouri Bar
Most importantly, you will work on meaningful projects that support public defender staff and impact client services.
Minimum Qualifications: - A bachelor’s degree and at least one year of professional or technical work experience.
- A combination of education and work experience will be considered to meet qualification requirements, as lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant.
Preferred Qualifications: - Attention to detail, strong recordkeeping and documentation skills
- Problem-solving and research abilities
- Excellent customer service skills
- Willingness to take initiative
- Flexibility with work hours for training events
- Occasional overnight travel to training events
- Proficiency in spreadsheets, A/V equipment, and virtual training platforms
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivation and a collaborative team mindset
- Strong commitment to MSPD’s mission to provide zealous representation to clients and effective training for all employees
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.This is a full-time position based in Columbia. The successful candidate will receive competitive compensation and State of Missouri benefits that include a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Learn more about benefits at https://publicdefender.mo.gov/employment /working-for-mspd/benefits . 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 at: https://pers.oa.mo.gov/applicants .
Salary range is $50, 256 - 54, 072 per year, based on experience.
The salary listed reflects the base pay rate. Verified prior state service, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, may increase total compensation.Human.Resources@mspd.mo.gov
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Salary:
50,256-54,072 per Year