The MTAS Training & Development Consultant designs, develops, and delivers MTAS training programs.
This position designs and develops new training programs, revises existing programs, delivers training classes, and markets training services. This position continually looks for ways to distribute knowledge and improve skills for municipal staff and elected officials in Tennessee. This position is responsible for design, development, and delivery of in-person and virtual training, retreat facilitation, and conference presentations for MTAS customers. This position provides training services within its assigned territory as well as statewide within assigned program areas. Performs other special project work as assigned.
Responsibilities
Training/Curriculum Design, Development, and Delivery: Conducts formal and informal needs assessment, consults with customers and subject matter experts to develop course content, and determines the most appropriate training delivery methods to serve appointed and elected municipal officials throughout the State of Tennessee. Creates training classes from conception by researching various resources and developing exercises, course content, PowerPoint presentations, and course materials. Includes development for classroom and virtual/online sessions. Extensive teaching of training classes.
Training/Curriculum Review and Implementation: Ensures quality control of training programs, curricula, and material by implementing standard formats and periodic content reviews. Meets with MTAS subject matter experts to ensure standards are understood and met. Oversees assigned statewide training program(s), including scheduling, logistics, materials production, hosting, and other details necessary for successful delivery of assigned program(s).
Administration and Professional Development: Includes participating in team meetings, agency meetings and retreats, special projects, and committees. Includes maintaining records of work activities within agency databases. Involves time spent to remain current in fields of expertise, including professional meetings, conferences, seminars, training classes, and professional reading.
Work Location
Nashville, TN. This position is hybrid office/remote.
The Institute for Public Service (IPS) supports a formal Alternative Work Arrangement program currently in place and more information can be provided if candidate progresses through the recruitment process.
Benefits
Salary range: $73,476.42 to $102,866.98
Find more information on UT Benefits here: https://hr.tennessee.edu/benefits/
Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.
- Resume
- Minimum of 3 Professional References
- Cover letter (strongly encouraged)
To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before October 25, 2025.
Applicants must submit a resume and a minimum of three professional references. Submission of a cover letter is strongly encouraged.
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