We are seeking an Instructional Designer/Training Program Designer for a hybrid role located in Folsom, CA.
Contract Duration: 18 Months (approx.)
*Must have your own equipment to operate from home
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Lead Customer Education Trainer and the Director of Customer Readiness to identify program requirements, define objectives, and establish learning outcomes.
- Design and develop comprehensive training content, including instructional materials, job aids, eLearning modules, presentations, and assessments tailored to operations, markets/trader, and settlements roles.
- Leverage instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE to ensure training content is engaging, effective.
- Work with eLearning designer to create interactive eLearning courses and multimedia content using industry-standard tools such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, or similar platforms.
- Manage the program design lifecycle by maintaining project timelines, tracking milestones, and ensuring deliverables are completed on time.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews of all training materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with program objectives.
- Regularly communicate project progress, provide status updates, and address risks or roadblocks to key stakeholders, including the Director of Customer Readiness.
- Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs), trainers, and external stakeholders to gather content, validate technical accuracy, and incorporate feedback into training materials.
- Maintain version control and documentation for all training materials, ensuring they remain current and accessible throughout the project.
- Support the successful rollout of the ITCP by ensuring program readiness, coordinating pilot sessions, and collecting feedback for ongoing improvements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience designing and developing training programs, including experience with certification programs.
- Proficiency in instructional design software such as Microsoft PowerPoint and other instructional design software systems.
- Experience creating blended learning solutions, including eLearning, virtual instructor-led training (VILT), and classroom materials.
- Strong project management skills with a proven ability to deliver complex programs on time.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into engaging training content.
- Experience working with external customers or stakeholders is a plus.
- Knowledge of ISO or energy market operations is highly desirable but not required.
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