Instructional Designer

Summary

Join our team as an Instructional Designer and contribute to the success of learners by fostering their growth and development through well-designed and impactful instructional programs.

Requirements

• BS, MS, or higher degree in instructional design, education, or related field preferred
• 5-7 years experience in an Instructional Design role required
• 3-5 years experience doing Instructional Design in a Residential Solar Company preferred
• 3+ years experience developing Safety training preferred
• 2-3 years experience leading or working as a part of an Instructional Design Team preferred
• Proven working experience in instructional design, Knowledge of adult learning theory and models, and assessments
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical colleagues and clients
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to utilize elearning platforms such as Captivate and Articulate along with experience in Canva

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops and updates curriculum, courses, instructional materials, and other instructional information consistent with adult learning theory for delivery in online learning, Instructor Led, hybrid courses, and face-to-face courses
• Creates interactive and engaging learning experiences, curriculum and course content as well as learning activities, assignments, and assessments that enhances retention and transfer
• Develops instructors and facilitation manuals; coaches trainers on how to effectively deploy the learning exercises, activities and effectively facilitate the training program and designs
• Keeps current on best practices in instructional design
• Assists subject matter experts in defining course outcomes and objectives. Designs and develops engaging, interactive, and instructionally sound materials that address various learning styles
• Designs and produces learning materials in a variety of formats, including print, graphics, audio, video, demonstration instructions, animation, and multimedia, to support learning objectives
• Collaborates with subject matter experts, team members, etc. to solve technological and other challenges
• Ensures any courses developed are compatible with the Learning Management System
• Leverages all existing tools and resources to maximize effectiveness and quality of courses along with ensuring efficient development
• Stays current and learns new technologies and applications to assist course design
• Completes professional development to keep current with rapid changes in technology and higher education
• Ensures all training programs have clear training objectives and learning and behavior change can be adequately assessed
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor