TEL Training Assistant - (Librarian/Archivist Assistant 2)

The Tennessee Secretary of State is seeking a TEL Training Assistant to enhance the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) through effective training and support for librarians. This full-time role involves developing and coordinating training programs, ensuring library staff are equipped to provide exceptional service and resources to Tennessee communities. Responsibilities Conduct training for librarians, teachers, and students in-person or virtually as scheduled Serve as TEL’s primary contact for training planning, implementation, and logistical support Prepare materials for training activities including PowerPoint presentations, short training videos, and handouts Present at conferences and librarian/teacher workshops on TEL resources Track, analyze, and report data on trainings Establish partnerships with libraries, school districts, and other educators through various forms of outreach, including social media, conferences, email campaigns, etc Creating an evaluation mechanism to determine the effectiveness of the training and to identify potential training topic additions Update TEL and TEL4U websites as directed Update TEL Academy, TEL’s asynchronous training platform, as resources are updated Perform other duties as assigned Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Have a minimum of 1 year of experience in providing training for education or library organizations Excellent presentation/training skills Excellent written and oral communication abilities Overall knowledge of general library practices Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and orally Tactful and professional manner in dealing with the public, whether in person, by telephone, or through email Expert ability in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Ability to travel and access to reliable transportation Possess ability to simultaneously utilize telephone and computer system for extended periods Possess ability to sit for long periods Assist the organization to create a safe and healthy work environment by working safely with the equipment provided Follow instructions given for health and safety purposes and immediately report any unsafe working practices or hazardous working conditions Experience with Articulate 360 or other e-learning platforms Working knowledge of video conferencing platforms Company Overview Tre Hargett was elected by the Tennessee General Assembly to serve as Tennessee’s 37th secretary of state in 2009 and re-elected in 2013, 2017, 2021, and 2025. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Nashville, TN, US, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is