GIS Learning Experience Designer

SSP Innovations; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the GIS sector is looking for a GIS Learning Experience Designer to develop engaging training materials and courses. This remote position requires collaboration with GIS experts and proficiency in instructional design, ensuring effective learning experiences for users. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree and experience in instructional design, with a strong focus on GIS technologies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in instructional design or a related role.
• Proficiency in ESRI & GIS technologies.
• Experience with e-learning platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design courses and curriculum for training.
• Collaborate with GIS experts to create course content.
• Conduct instructor-led training sessions as needed.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Instructional Design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Education, Instructional Design, or a related field

Tools

Instructional Design Software

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Articulate

Job description

**Applicants must have experience with GIS / ESRI to be considered for this position.**

The GIS Learning Experience Designer will work within the training department of our Product Services Division, primarily focusing on capturing and validating information for use in online and instructor-led training. This role involves developing and designing courses and curriculum, ensuring content matches established objectives, and creating engaging learning experiences and environments.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with subject matter GIS experts to develop course content.
• Design and develop courses and curriculum, reshaping and editing current content and online learning materials to meet changing needs.
• Create learning activities, assignments, and assessments.
• Work collaboratively with the training coordinator to ensure all training components create a cohesive training experience
• Create instructor’s manuals, rubrics, and other teaching tools.
• Manage online learning communities and facilitate discussion and collaboration via social media.
• Analyze, update, and refine existing online content.
• Train instructors, customers, and employees on how to use GIS & other learning technologies.
• Keep current on best practices in instructional design.
• Write scripts for video and audio content.
• Work with technical staff to troubleshoot problems reported by users.
• Conduct instructor-led training sessions for customer as needed
• Assist with day-to-day training activities as needed in absence of the training coordinator

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Education, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in instructional design or a related role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with e-learning platforms and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Proficiency in using instructional design software and tools.
• Proficiency and understanding in ESRI & GIS technologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in course design in a software setting (Non-education)
• Experience with Fiber, Telcom or other utility
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and instructional design models.
• Ability to create engaging and interactive learning experiences.
• Experience with Articulate

Expected Hours of Work:

40+ Monday – Friday

This is a remote, work-from-home job.