Instructional Designer working with Senior Instructional Designers to develop training materials. Role emphasizes lesson analysis, curriculum design, and effective collaboration with subject matter experts.
Responsibilities
Conduct lesson analysis: Using the program/content analysis, develop the lesson analysis to gather the relevant information and materials needed to identify the lesson-specific goals.
Effectively interview and collaborate with assigned subject matter experts to identify required information.
Research available, relevant resource materials that provide information about jobs/tasks/competencies.
Facilitate/coordinate meetings: Facilitate individual and group meetings and interactions.
Onboard SMEs and contribute to kick-off meeting.
Prepare meeting agenda and facilitate meeting flow.
Ask appropriate questions to drive the conversation forward.
Document and share meeting minutes, outputs, and action items.
Design and develop training curriculums and materials: Determine learning objectives.
Prepare a detailed content outline of the training design.
Design the learning materials and media.
Develop and participate in “pilot” of new training programs.
Finalize and implement learning materials and media.
Support facilitators/instructors and obtain feedback on the effectiveness of training design.
Requirements
Proven application of current adult learning theories and practices within training materials.
Certificate in adult education or 3 years of relevant instructional design experience.
Willingness to keep current with the latest technologies and learning trends.
Knowledge and application of various instructional design methodologies and techniques.
Demonstrated ability to engage learners through creativity.
Experience developing effective training materials including presentations, facilitator guides, storyboards, eLearning lessons, and simulations.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, paying close attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience translating in-depth information into an easy to understand, digestible format.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with various peers and leaders across business functions and departments.
Proven time management skills through effective project management.
Responds positively to organizational, departmental, and process change.
Proficiency with eLearning design tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Snagit, Vyond).
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with Learning Management software (e.g., SumTotal, Geo learning) and Knowledge Management software (SharePoint, CRM) is an asset.
Ability to multi-task and problem solve within a fast paced, high-tech work environment.
Exceptional customer service and negotiation skills.
Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, deliverables, and competing priorities with a proven record of success.
Benefits
Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.
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