READY TO DESIGN THE FUTURE OF JUDICIAL TRAINING IN MINNESOTA?

Are you passionate about turning complex processes into clear, engaging, and accessible learning?
Do you thrive in collaborative environments where your instructional design, facilitation, and technology skills can make a statewide impact?
If so, we want to hear from you.
The Minnesota Judicial Branch’s Court Services Division is seeking a Training and Development Specialist – Learning & Digital Design to lead the development and delivery of high-quality learning experiences for judicial officers, court staff, and administrators statewide.
This hybrid role blends traditional and digital training delivery methods. The successful candidate will consult with internal stakeholders, translate legal and technical content into accessible learning solutions, and support training initiatives through documentation, facilitation, and eLearning development.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS :

Any combination of education, training, and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below will be considered. An example of an acceptable qualification is:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in adult education, instructional design, public administration, criminal justice, technology education—or equivalent combination of education and experience; or
• Two or more years of experience designing and delivering training for adult learners.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the Minnesota court system or legal environment.
• Experience using Adobe Captivate, Articulate, or other eLearning authoring tools.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and user-centered content design.
• Experience developing accessible digital content and applying plain language principles.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Adult learning theory, instructional design models, and eLearning best practices.
• Digital accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1 AA) and plain language principles.
• Judicial system operations, legal terminology, and court administration (preferred).
• Authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or similar platforms.

SKILLS IN:

• Designing and developing learner-centered training in instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced formats.
• Communicating complex information clearly, concisely, and effectively.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and analytical skills.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Minnesota Judicial Branch employees consistently express pride in their public service and in the quality of programs and services provided to customers, as well as appreciation for the teamwork and collaboration that is promoted within the MJB. We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and actively seek and value diversity in professional background and cultural characteristics. We are intentional and mindful about the organizational culture we are building, seeking broad-minded individuals with robust capabilities who value supporting one another’s growth.

Examples of key responsibilities include:

• Design and deliver engaging training content in multiple formats, including instructor-led, blended, and digital formats.
• Lead development of eLearning modules using tools like Articulate; maintain templates and accessibility standards.
• Translate technical/legal processes into plain-language content for diverse audiences, using strong instructional design principles.
• Collaborate with SMEs, project teams, and district staff to assess training needs and provide learner-centered solutions.
• Maintain training materials and documentation , ensuring alignment with current policies, procedures, and applications.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for instructional design, digital accessibility, and content strategy.
• Support enterprise projects , contribute to testing and rollout of training initiatives, and respond to user feedback.