Location: Laurel,MD, USA
The Instructional Designer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing and updating content with a focus on learning experiences to address company and client needs.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Be able to articulate and lead the instructional design process
Be the teammate everyone wants on their team
Create memorable learning events that are sustainable
Support client administrative task as assigned
Design and develop content and learning experiences for a variety of audiences and delivery methods including instructor led and digital delivery
Work on multiple projects simultaneously
Take ownership in making our company the best place ever to work
Be a learning advisor to our customers both internal and external
Be able to articulate what the learner's (customer) experience means to you as a designer
Own and grow your professional self
Be a problem solver not a problem creator
Challenge the status quo
Be able to articulate what constitutes a quality learning product
Update and revise products as necessary to maintain currency
Necessary Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of various and current learning approaches
Application of instructional design and principles of adult learning
Strong technical and creative writing skills
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship building skills
Creative problem solving skills
Organizational and planning skills
Ability to work independently or with little direction, when required
Strong computer skills, including Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Familiarity with Content Management Systems a plus
Knowledge of web conferencing platform and digital authoring tools a plus
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's with specialization in instructional design, adult education, or a related field. Master's degree a plus.
Formal training in instructional design required
2-3 years of experience designing and developing participant-centered, applied learning solutions.
Experience using learning technology tools and applications a plus and Kirkpatrick Level III
Position will be onsite at client location and must be willing to obtain a Public Trust clearance