Job Description:

Title:   Instructional Designer

Salary: $65,000

Classification: Non-Exempt

Scope of Position

• To design and develop engaging and interactive curriculum that embraces adult learning concepts and meets customer needs.

Essential Functions

• Participate in all aspects of curriculum development by creating engaging curriculum content, e-learning activities, training materials, training modules and teaching aides
• Assess training needs through in-depth skill gap analyses, surveys; interviews with employees; focus groups; or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives
• Evaluate, update and/or customize existing training and curriculum to meet current training needs and industry trends
• Conduct research on specific topics to gather information needed for the curriculum design
• Design and develop specific in-person, blended and virtual curriculum to meet customers’ needs and optimize training effectiveness.
• For each training, complete an instructional matrix, which includes identifying sub-modules, setting learning objectives, aligning assessments to objectives, selecting instructional strategies, identifying/creating aligned materials, and estimating timing
• Build curriculum incorporating a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures
• Develop materials needed for the curriculum including but not limited to: PowerPoints/slide show presentations with detailed facilitator notes, Articulate (or alternate authoring software), handouts, student guides, instructor guides, quizzes, tests, etc.
• Develop engaging interactive e-learning experiences using a variety of authoring tools within a technology-based environment or KeyWe/Canvas learning management system
• Adapt to and learn client-based LMS systems
• Ensure all work is ADA compliant
• Facilitate pilots to identify curriculum changes and make adjustments as necessary
• Facilitate train-the-trainers to ensure trainers understand how to deliver the curriculum effectively and accurately
• Create and conduct tutorials for technology training
• Design training evaluation forms
• Assist in the development of grants, proposals, and company procedures, as requested
• Meet and maintain a productive working relationship with clients and assist with marketing of EDSI’s services
• Manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment with exceptional organizational, time management and customer service skills
• Continue to pursue educational opportunities in education, instructional design, and technology
• Assist in the research of new and innovative learning technologies
• Provide other instructional design support as needed including providing support with online credentialing, handling administrative tasks, and facilitating training events

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in teaching/training adult learners
• Preferred one to three years of experience designing curriculum
• Hands-on experience with Learning Management Software (LMS)
• Bachelor’s degree in education, training, human services, or related area is required
• Knowledge of multi-modality, strength-based educational approaches, group and individual instructional strategies, and training design
• Experience with e-learning and/or video editing software a plus but not required
• Must have excellent technology skills with ability to rapidly learn new technology

EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.