Salary: $35.13 - $44.23 Hourly
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Career Service - Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-00897
Department: Human Resources
Division: Human Resources-Project/Training
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
This is a hybrid position with expectations of on-site days for training, coordination, meetings, and event planning.
Summary

As a Training Coordinator, you will provide administrative, logistical, and technical support that keeps our learning programs running smoothly. You will manage training schedules, prepare clear communications, coordinate rooms and materials, support Workday Learning, and work directly with HR Partners and external contractors. You will also support Welcoming Workplace efforts and may facilitate some existing classes.

How to be Successful in the Role:

To excel in this role, you will need to stay organized, communicate clearly, and respond well when priorities change. You will work closely with your teammates, so collaboration and a helpful approach are essential. Proactive thinking, curiosity, and an interest in improving how we deliver training will help you contribute meaningfully to the Learning and Development Team.

This position gives you the chance to support employee growth across Pierce County by coordinating programs that make a real difference. You will work with a collaborative HR team that values flexibility, practical problem-solving, steady improvement, and a welcoming workplace culture. Hybrid work is part of our regular schedule, and you will have many opportunities to build relationships, find solutions, and improve training experiences countywide.

Your Future in this Role:

As a member of the Learning and Development Team, you will learn the role by working closely with your teammates and supporting daily training operations. Over time, you will become a trusted resource in scheduling trainings, preparing communications, coordinating with contractors and HR Partners, and supporting Workday and website updates. Your work will directly improve the learning experience for Pierce County employees and will help build a strong foundation for future growth within Human Resources and across the County.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Research, plan, administer, and schedule training programs and sessions.
• Facilitate selected training sessions and support presenters.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Maintain and update the countywide training library.
• Collect and analyze training statistics and data.
• Create presentations utilizing graphs, charts, and spreadsheets.
• Maintain and track training records in the PCLMS database, including certification and expiration dates.
• Support a flexible schedule when needed, including occasional evenings or weekends.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found

Minimum Qualifications

• Additional education or experience which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of this position may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Two years of college level training in education, business administration, industrial hygiene, communications, or closely related field of study.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in planning and implementing training and/or safety programs is required.
• Positions in specific program areas may require program-related experience, education, and/or training.
• Please attach a current resume and cover letter with your application. Failure to attach these will result in an incomplete application.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Supplemental Information
How to Apply:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or visiting
• If you have questions about this opportunity, email the Recruitment Team at and include the job number and title.
• Individuals who need accommodation in the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at (253) 798-7480 at least two days prior to the need.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Our Recruitment Practices:

This is a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the position. Pierce County understands applicants may use AI tools when preparing application materials. We recognize these tools can make the process easier; however, we ask that everything you submit genuinely reflects your own experience, skills, knowledge, and writing style.

During the interview process, you may be asked to demonstrate your skills, including writing and subject knowledge, and to speak to your experience in your own voice. Applicants should be prepared to respond to interview questions without relying on AI-generated responses or reading prepared answers from a screen. Any misrepresentation may result in disqualification or separation.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely align with the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status typically occurs within two to three weeks after the closing date. Some applicants may receive short notice to participate in additional selection steps, which may include assessments, phone screens, or interviews.

Upon offer, compensation is based on a range of job-related factors, including the requirements of the role, your skills and experience, and internal pay equity.

Our benefits:

Vacation (Annual Leave)
After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave.
Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:

Vacation Accruals:
During years 1-3, 12 Days
During years 4-7, 16 Days
During years 8-13, 20 Days
During years 14-18, 23 Days
During years 19, 24 Days
During years 20, 25 Days
During years 21, 26 Days
During years 22, 27 Days
During years 23, 28 Days
During years 24, 29 Days
During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days

A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.
Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.

Military Leave:
Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.

Holidays:
Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows:
New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January
President's Day - Third Monday in February
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
Juneteenth - June 19
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - First Monday in September
Veteran's Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
Christmas Day - December 25

Personal Holidays:
Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.

Furlough:
Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.

Sick Leave:
Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.

Insurance Benefits:
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the website.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation:
Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security:
All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
ORCA Passport Program
Pierce County employees may participate in the County's ORCA (One Regional Card for All) Passport program.
Your Pierce County issued ORCA card is loaded with an annual Passport pass. The pass automatically renews every year. The pass will provide you with free transportation on regularly scheduled service on several public transit systems.

Miscellaneous Benefits:
Please visit website for more information.

Telework/Remote Options:
Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy
**All employees are required to be WA State residents after 30 days of employment.
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Describe your experience using systems such as Workday, a learning management system, an intranet, or a public website. If none, type "N/A".
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Describe your experience reserving rooms or coordinating logistics for meetings or trainings. If none, type "N/A".
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Have you attached a cover letter and resume? Failure to attach these will result in an incomplete application.

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