About this role
Senior Instructional Designer/eLearning Developer - Internal IT Initiatives
Location: US - Raleigh-Durham, NC or Remote in the EST/CST timezones)
SweetRush has an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join our Talent Solutions team!
Who We Are
At SweetRush, we believe that when you put people at the center of business, magic happens. As a global leader in learning and development, we blend high-end storytelling, emerging tech like AI and VR, and deep psychological insights to help organizations—from iconic global brands to essential nonprofits—flourish. We are a remote-first, tight-knit community built on a foundation of radical empathy and creative excellence. Our work isn’t just about the awards we win with incredible partners such as Hilton, Google, Bridgestone, Adidas, SHRM, and numerous others; it’s about balancing profit with a genuine desire to spread good in the world. If you are a caring innovator who believes work should be life-centered and impactful, then this is where you come in…
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Instructional Designer/eLearning Developer to design, develop, and deploy engaging learning solutions for key internal IT learning initiatives, including AI, Cybersecurity Awareness, Microsoft Productivity Suite, and various Workplace Apps, for a global enterprise client. This is a high-impact role requiring a savvy professional who can leverage AI tools for content creation and pivot comfortably between rapid eLearning development and live event facilitation.
Location: US - Raleigh-Durham, NC or Remote in the EST/CST timezones
* If local, in-office days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, remote work on Monday and Friday.
Contract Type: W2 Hourly
Project Duration: 1-year contract with a possible 1-year extension
Project Capacity: 30 or40 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP after the interview process and background check
SweetRush is a remote organization, and as such, all resources must be technically savvy, have access to a strong internet signal, be comfortable with virtual/instant messaging and conferencing tools, and generally be available during established working hours.
W2 Hourly
$50/hour
In this role, you will bridge the gap between technology and people by raising awareness and fostering engagement with IT offerings. You will be responsible for:
- Learning Experience Design: Collaborating with stakeholders to co-create live learning events, eLearning courses, and on-demand resources.
- AI-Enhanced Development: Using AI tools (such as Copilot chat and web search) to flesh out content and generate initial outlines.
- Content Creation: Building interactive eLearning solutions in Articulate Rise and Storyline 360.
- Multimedia Production: Creating 1-2 minute instructional/marketing videos, including screen recordings, simple animations, and recording your own voiceovers.
- Live Event Facilitation: Working with IT Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to script, produce, and co-facilitate live learning events and workshops.
- Evaluation: Owning and driving the survey and measurement strategy, including L1 feedback via MS Forms and Zoom polls.
What You Bring - Required Skills
- Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of instructional design experience.
- Technical Proficiency: Expert-level skills in Articulate Rise and Storyline 360.
- AI Savvy: Practical experience using AI agents and use cases to accelerate the content development process (Microsoft Copilot preferred).
- Facilitation: Proven ability to deliver engaging virtual instructor-led training (VILT) via Zoom.
- Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex or technical subjects into clear, engaging content for non-technical audiences.
- Visual Design: A keen eye for layout, color, and brand alignment using tools like Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
Bonus Skills
- Specialized Knowledge: Prior experience creating courses for AI, Cybersecurity, or Microsoft Productivity Suite.
- Agile Environments: Experience working within an agile development framework.
- Project Management: Project management experience.
SweetRush Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
Call to Action: Submit Your Resume! If you are a caring innovator who believes work should be life-centered and impactful, please submit your resume in English.
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Other facts
About SweetRush
Dream for a moment that you have the expertise and tools to positively impact the lives of others. You can affect mindsets and behavior. You can help your organization grow, change, prosper, and thrive. The passionate pursuit of this expertise and development of these tools has been at the heart of the success SweetRush has experienced collaborating with clients who share the same dream.
SweetRush’s focus on team culture and mastery of performance improvement is reflected in loyal clients, a near-zero turnover of teammates, a 20-year track record of success, and a remarkable portfolio. Our work has earned us gold awards and industry accolades and the loyalty from a remarkable portfolio of clients.
Every solution we deliver is infused with creativity. Instructional creativity allows us to discover effective and unique solutions to our clients’ challenges. Artistic creativity spurs us to create visually exciting, engaging user experiences. Technical creativity allows us to embrace new capabilities and platforms as they emerge, such as virtual reality, gamification, and mobile delivery. Cultural creativity empowers our clients to create the conditions that energize and empower their people and unleash the energy in their teams. Our Talent Solutions team builds on its unique knowledge of talent, team building, and learning and development to craft a unique, creative solution for clients who need the best temporary staff to augment their team. We apply the creative lens to all things, from project management to our treatment of our teammates, clients, and the planet.
We are over 200 people strong and have been in business since 2001. Every day, we give thanks for the trust of our world-class clients. Our deliverables span from analysis and curriculum mapping to the creation of blended training products, including live and virtual classroom training, custom-developed eLearning, and innovative use of emerging technologies.
What you'll do
- The Senior Instructional Designer/eLearning Developer will design, develop, and deploy engaging learning solutions for internal IT initiatives. Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, using AI tools for content creation, and facilitating live learning events.
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