Sr. Training & Education Coordinator

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

16h

About The Position

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking a Sr. Training & Education Coordinator for its Human Resources Division. The role assists in developing and delivering training to staff and management, and leads the design, coordination, and delivery of department-wide learning and development initiatives. The position supports SPR’s mission to serve employees and the public, and its commitment to equity and social justice. The coordinator manages training programs and operations, including onboarding academies, mentorship curriculum, supervisor development, and professional development offerings. The role develops and facilitates training, including Race and Social Justice (RSJ) programs, administers the Cornerstone Learning Management System, analyzes training data, and troubleshoots learning technology issues. It also supports employee wellness activities and a positive new-employee experience. The position requires at least three years of professional experience in adult training or education administration, training project management, and/or educational consulting, along with a bachelor’s degree in a related field or an individually evaluated equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A current Washington State driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required; the employee must travel independently among locations within the city. The full salary range is $47.39–$55.19 per hour. The position is classified as Training & Education Coordinator, Sr.

Requirements

At least three years of professional experience in adult training/education administration, training project management, and/or educational consulting.
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Science, Business or Public Administration, or a related field; other combinations of education, training, and experience may be evaluated individually for comparability.
Demonstrated commitment to leading with racial equity.
Understanding of the complexity of issues that impact public spaces.
Demonstrated ability to train diverse groups and experience designing and implementing adult training or education courses.
Ability to work with individuals with varying capabilities.
Ability to independently problem-solve and troubleshoot technical issues.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with staff.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to translate data and results into performance metrics.
Experience and comfort supporting a cross-functional team.
Ability to learn new information quickly and independently.
Ability to set up and take down tables and chairs for training.
Current Washington State driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Ability to travel independently between several locations within the city.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, coordination, and delivery of training across the department.
Conduct needs assessments and analyze data to identify organizational training priorities.
Apply adult learning principles across e-learning, instructor-led training, and presentations.
Develop and manage supervisor training curriculum, guides, and materials.
Facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions.
Manage training programs, including onboarding academies, mentorship curriculum, and back-to-basics programs for employees and supervisors.
Coordinate and maintain division-specific onboarding workflows, procedures, and guidelines.
Lead division training personnel and serve as a subject matter expert for managers and divisional leaders.
Oversee department-wide professional development programs in areas such as communication, leadership, career development, RSJ, safety, and job-specific skills.
Develop and facilitate RSJ-related training in partnership with the Equity & Engagement Unit and RSJ Change Team.
Consult and coach teams on equitable learning practices and incorporate equity-centered approaches into training programs.
Administer the Cornerstone Learning Management System, including creating courses and sessions, managing rosters, reporting, and tracking data.
Analyze training data and translate findings into performance metrics and recommendations.
Troubleshoot technical issues related to training delivery and learning platforms.
Plan and promote wellness activities, including health fairs, challenges, and wellness competitions.
Conduct health-related workshops and seminars in partnership with Benefits and Leaves.
Support a safe and healthy work environment and contribute to employee-centered initiatives.
Support a positive new-employee experience through onboarding and continuous development opportunities.
Set up and take down tables and chairs for training.
Travel independently between several locations within the city.