Instructional Design Specialist

Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Detroit is seeking an experienced Instructional Design Specialist to support online education and training initiatives. This role involves designing eLearning materials, conducting training sessions, and ensuring effective learning experiences. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and three years experience in instructional design, along with skills in graphic design and web technologies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in instructional design and technology.
• Intermediate graphic design and web technology experience required.
• Experience in teaching, training, and technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop eLearning and web-based trainings.
• Assist in writing training materials and conducting in-person sessions.
• Collaborate to produce training products suitable for audiences.
• Assess training effectiveness to ensure skills incorporation.

Skills

Proficient in HTML

Public Speaking

Customer Service Skills

Organizational skills

Creativity skills

Ability to work with diverse populations

Instructional design theories and methods

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Dreamweaver

Photoshop

Job description

The Instructional Design Specialist will support online education, web meetings and provide assistance to the Lead AV Technician to aid in the creation, editing, and producing of videos as identified by the Director of Grants and Community Engagement. They will assist staff and community partners engaged in special projects with DWIHN as well as assist in information gathering, coordination of projects, and reports as requested. This role will use learning principles to develop the appearance, organization, and functionality of learning systems and materials. This position reports to the Director of Grants and Community Engagement.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the design and development of eLearning and web-based trainings, including story-board development.
• Assists in writing in-person training materials, data collection manuals and documents.
• Assists in conducting in-person training sessions.
• Collaborates with project and training leads to produce clear, concise training products that are appropriate for the intended audience.
• Collaborates with project and training leads to determine direction on priorities as they relate to current and future trainings.
• Assesses training effectiveness to ensure incorporation of taught skills and techniques.
• Develops questions and specifications for computer-assisted survey instruments.
• Drafts instrument testing scripts and related materials.
• Works with subject matter experts to create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention.
• States instructional end goals and creates content that matches them.
• Conducts instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts.
• Applies tested instructional design theories, practice and methods.
• Provides exercises and activities that enhance the learning process.
• Develops templates, checklists, and guidelines to support the work of others in this domain.
• Contributes to the growth and development of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion converting in-person teaching materials into online courses.
• Knowledge of HTML.
• Knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models.
• Knowledge of course development software.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems.
• Knowledge of Visual design.
• Storyboard knowledge.
• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts.
• Organizational skills.
• Creativity skills.
• Public Speaking.
• Customer Service Skills.
• Ability to communicate orally.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to work with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, economically and socially diverse population.
• Judgement/Reasoning ability

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

A Bachelor's Degree.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

At least three (3) years of work experience in instructional design and instructional technology.

Experience must include: Intermediate graphic design, web technology, Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint), Dreamweaver and Photoshop experience.

Experience must also include: teaching, training, and technical writing.

REQUIRED LICENSE(S).

• A valid State of Michigan Driver's License with a safe and acceptable driving record.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is usually performed in an office setting but requires the employee to drive to different sites throughout Wayne County and the State of Michigan. This position can work remotely with supervisory approval. Currently this position is primarily a remote position.

Please Note: DWIHN requires proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions that may be required by law, will be approved when properly supported. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process.

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer