Senior Training And Development Specialist

Senior Training And Development Specialist//Pathways, Connections, and Impact (PCI) Coordinator

Nashville, Tennessee/REMOTE

6+ Months

Must Live in West Tennessee

Location & Work Structure

This is a remote position within the Tennessee Department of Health office in Nashville, Tennessee. Applicants must reside in the State of Tennessee.

Job Summary

The Pathways, Connections, and Impact (PCI) Coordinator develops and delivers leadership development and training initiatives that support the Tennessee Department of Health’s (TDH) organizational and workforce development goals. This role builds and maintains collaborative relationships with leadership teams across the Department and with community partners, conducts training needs assessments, and designs and facilitates effective learning experiences that advance health excellence across Tennessee. Learning experiences are delivered in in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats and are aligned with the Health Excellence Roadmap and Health Excellence Learning Series.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Designs, develops, and delivers leadership development and training initiatives that support organizational and workforce development goals.

· Builds and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with leadership teams across TDH and with community partners.

· Conducts training needs assessments to inform leadership and workforce development strategies.

· Facilitates learning experiences and solutions in in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats, including workshops, team development sessions, coaching engagements, and on-demand learning resources.

· Applies evidence-based adult learning and facilitation techniques to support engagement, skill development, and behavior change.

· Creates, manages, and facilitates Communities of Practice that allow peers to learn from shared experiences.

· Conducts training evaluations and provides input to support return-on-investment (ROI) analysis for training programs.

· Works independently and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team to advance people-centered solutions across Tennessee.

Skills and Abilities

· Group facilitation and presentation skills that support engagement and learning.

· Experience designing and delivering learning experiences across in-person, virtual, hybrid, and on-demand formats.

· Ability to apply adult learning principles and evidence-informed practices.

· Effective interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.

· Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple initiatives and timelines.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively while balancing shared and individual responsibilities.

· Experience providing coaching and constructive feedback to individuals and teams.

· Experience using digital platforms, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), and other related digital tools to design, deliver, and support learning and collaboration.

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Adult Education, Public Health, Public Administration, Social Work, Education, Communication, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred.

· Minimum of three years of professional experience designing and facilitating learning experiences aligned people centered outcomes supporting skill development, behavior change, and improved organizational or community outcomes.

· Demonstrated experience engaging communities and accounting for factors that influence health and well-being—such as access to resources, services, and supportive environments—when designing or facilitating initiatives.

Travel Requirements

Willingness and ability to travel throughout the State of Tennessee is required. Solutions are facilitated in-person, virtually, and in hybrid formats. Team, department, and divisional meetings are periodically held in person and may require overnight stays. Approved, job-related travel expenses—including mileage, lodging, and meals for overnight stays—will be reimbursed in accordance with TDH policy.