Training Specialist

State of Montana • Helena, MT

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Governor’s Office of Community Service (ServeMontana) invites you to join a team dedicated to public service, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This position offers meaningful work with a small, mission‑driven agency that values creativity, responsibility, and professional growth. The Training Specialist supports Montana’s AmeriCorps programs and the Commission on Community Service by assessing program training needs, coordinating learning and development opportunities, and strengthening capacity across the state’s national service network. This role develops and refreshes an annual training plan, manages training delivery through in person and virtual formats, and connects grantees with a statewide and national network of technical assistance providers. The position also advances an ethic of volunteerism and service by representing the Governor’s Office of Community Service (GOCS) through outreach, presentations, and collaboration with partner organizations.

Requirements

• Training design and delivery: Develop and facilitate effective training using adult learning methods, both in person and online.
• Program and project coordination: Organize multiple initiatives simultaneously, managing details, timelines, and outcomes with accuracy and accountability.
• Communication and presentation: Speak and write clearly, prepare professional materials, and deliver engaging presentations to diverse audiences, including staff, grantees, and public officials.
• Customer and partner relations: Build positive relationships with AmeriCorps programs, national service partners, and volunteer networks through respectful, solution focused interactions.
• Event planning and logistics: Plan and execute statewide meetings and large scale events, ensuring smooth execution and participant satisfaction.
• Adaptive leadership: Facilitate conversations, guide collaborative work, and demonstrate flexibility in changing or challenging circumstances.
• Attention to detail: Produce accurate written work, manage logistical processes, and maintain organized records supporting training and grant compliance.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating training, professional development, or capacity building programs in public, nonprofit, or educational settings.
• Experience developing or facilitating workshops or learning events that apply adult learning principles.
• Proficiency with virtual meeting and learning tools, event planning systems, and standard office software.
• Experience building relationships with diverse communities or organizations in support of shared public service goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting information to varied audiences.
• A degree in communications, education, public administration, or a related field may supplement experience but is not a substitute for demonstrated skills.
• Equivalent combinations of education and directly related experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate statewide training initiatives: Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of training and technical assistance for AmeriCorps State programs, members, and Commission staff.
• Assess and respond to training needs: Gather input from grantees and partners to shape annual training priorities and ensure learning programs strengthen performance and compliance.
• Plan major learning events: Coordinate key events such as the ServeMontana Symposium and bimonthly partner calls, managing logistics, speakers, and participant engagement.
• Deliver presentations and workshops: Facilitate in person and virtual sessions that use adult learning principles to build participant skills and confidence in national service program management.
• Promote service collaboration: Represent GOCS as a liaison with organizations in the service, nonprofit, and volunteer networks to share best practices and expand capacity.
• Support program excellence: Provide responsive, courteous customer service to AmeriCorps programs, community partners, and Commission members.
• Administer federal grant requirements: Reinforce understanding of AmeriCorps and Office policies in training content and communications to promote responsible grant administration.

Benefits

• Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework may be available within the state of Montana.
• 38 paid days off a year including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Military leave: You’ll get up to 15 days of military leave with full pay.
• Longevity raises with continuous service, as well as any negotiated market increases and state statutory raises.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, EAP
• Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan
• Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73%25 - 9.07%25 of your annual salary. A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness
• Career progression, training opportunities and room for professional growth.
• State employee discounts at various businesses across the state.
• This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree