Training Director

Full Job Description

Are you a dynamic training leader passionate about building strong, well-prepared teams?

Do you thrive on developing high-quality training programs that empower others and support mission-critical public service?

If so, we invite you to join our team as the Director of Training, where you will shape the training foundation for election officials statewide.

This is your opportunity to guide a statewide training vision, elevate instructional standards, and contribute directly to the secure and efficient administration of elections across the state.

Job Responsibilities

As the Director of Training, you will lead the statewide training and certification programs for county and municipal election officials. This role ensures high-quality, consistent, and compliant training that supports the secure and efficient administration of elections statewide.

Key Duties Include:

• Manage the Statewide Training & Certification Program: Oversee the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of training programs for local election officials.
• Curriculum Development: Design and implement engaging, up-to-date curriculum, training materials, and resources, including instructor-led, web-based, and blended training formats.
• Poll Manager Training: Direct the statewide poll manager training program, ensuring all content (manuals, quick reference guides, videos, and online courses) meets state standards and is easily accessible to counties.
• Compliance Oversight: Track and ensure county compliance with training and certification requirements.
• Strategic Planning: Participate in agency-wide planning to ensure training initiatives align with organizational goals.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Supervise the training team and collaborate with other SEC divisions to ensure consistent communication of policies and procedures statewide.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback and data analysis; recommend enhancements to programs and materials.
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Director

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Business Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in training development, adult education, or program management.
• At least two (2) years of experience in election administration or a related field is required.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze information and present findings clearly and effectively.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Public Administration, or related field.
• Experience developing and delivering statewide or large-scale training programs.
• Familiarity with election administration or government operations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Some overnight travel and occasional work outside normal business hours required

Additional Information

Additional Comments

The South Carolina State Election Commission is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment.

Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Election Commission offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan(SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.