Internal Learning and Development Manager

Are you passionate about employee development and organizational growth? Do you excel at designing and delivering impactful training programs that make a difference? Join the South Carolina Election Commission as our Internal Learning and Development Manager and lead efforts to build a skilled, knowledgeable workforce that supports fair and efficient elections across the state!

Position Overview:
As the Internal Learning and Development Manager, you will play a key role in assessing training needs, designing strategic learning initiatives, and coordinating onboarding and professional development for agency staff. Reporting to agency leadership, you will ensure our team is equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet evolving challenges in election administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead comprehensive training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and priorities aligned with agency goals.
• Design, coordinate, and deliver engaging training programs using adult learning principles, drawing on internal expertise and external resources.
• Oversee the onboarding and orientation process for new hires, ensuring essential election-related training is effectively delivered and continuously improved.
• Develop and implement evaluation methods to measure training outcomes, analyze data, and recommend enhancements for continuous improvement.
• Support staff development and career pathways by advising on leadership growth and capacity building.
• Prepare clear, actionable reports on training activities and outcomes to inform agency leadership and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelors degree in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Public Administration, or a related discipline.

• Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs.

• Knowledge of adult learning theories and effective training techniques.

• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.

• Ability to analyze data and produce comprehensive reports.

• Masters degree in a related field.

• Experience within a government or public sector agency.

• Knowledge of South Carolina election laws and administrative regulations.

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.