Training Director

Indiana Public Defender Council

About The Indiana Public Defender Council:

The Indiana Public Defender Council is a state agency within the judicial branch created in 1977. The membership of the Council consists of all public defenders, contractual pauper counsel, and attorneys regularly appointed to represent indigent defendants pursuant to a uniform system of periodic appointments or who are qualified and willing to be appointed in a capital case. Approximately 1500 Indiana attorneys are members of the Council, which is governed by an 11-member board of directors.

Role Overview:

The Training Director leads the development, coordination, and evaluation of training programs for the Indiana Public Defender Council (IPDC). Reporting to the Executive Director, this role ensures that attorneys providing court-appointed representation in Indiana courts have meaningful opportunities to develop and strengthen their advocacy and litigation skills.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $145,768.22.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role include:

• Respond to IPDC member requests related to training needs.
• Plan and set up training events using event management platforms and Salesforce.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships to support in-person training events, including preparing and executing service contracts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and deliver training programs in both virtual and in-person formats.
• Maintain and update the IPDC training calendar.
• Analyze participant evaluations, share findings with the IPDC Board, and use feedback to continuously improve training content and delivery.
• Partner with local defense leaders to develop training programs based on self-identified needs.
• Schedule and coordinate case strategy meetings as requested by IPDC members.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the broader training needs of IPDC members.
• Travel moderately throughout the state as required.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. Additional tasks may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

What Youll Need for Success:

Qualified candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Proficiency with standard workplace technology, including Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Salesforce, and Eventbrite.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to identify key stakeholders at the local, state, and federal levels and build productive working relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• At least 10 years of experience within an indigent defense or court-appointed representation system.
• Extensive litigation and/or appellate experience in criminal law.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.