Instructional Design Specialist

Samaritan's Purse; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site medical clinic

Medical, prescription, dental & vision

FSA

Disability insurance

Family medical leave

Term life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

10 paid holidays

12 vacation/personal days

10 sick days

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse is looking for an Instructional Design Specialist to join the Learning Support Team in North Wilkesboro, NC. You will develop classroom-style training, job aids, blended and online learning using Articulate 360 and Adobe Creative Suite, and guide SMEs on content delivery.

Role involves managing the learning portal, evaluating training outcomes, and collaborating on world-class training techniques. Strong biblical foundation preferred.

Qualifications

• Apply proven adult learning design principles to creation of classroom-style training, job aids, informal learning opportunities, blended learning, and eLearning.
• Create instructional content using eLearning development software, including Articulate 360 suite and Adobe Creative Suite
• Advise subject matter experts on the design and delivery of learning content through classroom and web-based delivery mechanisms
• Manage Projects department online learning portal and continuously evaluate learning technology solutions
• Evaluate the success of training implementation initiatives and write reports summarizing results
• Oversee reporting mechanisms by developing and managing the ongoing process to track training information, events, and trainer and participant information
• Co-lead efforts within the team unit to research world-class training techniques, processes, and materials developed by other organizations and governmental agencies
• Support training initiatives for Projects field staff as needed
• Serve as the LST liaison to teams and individuals working on PeopleSoft development, deployment, and implementation
• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Apply proven adult learning design principles to creation of classroom-style training, job aids, informal learning opportunities, blended learning, and eLearning.
• Create instructional content using eLearning development software, including Articulate 360 suite and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Advise subject matter experts on the design and delivery of learning content through classroom and web-based (synchronous and asynchronous) delivery mechanisms
• Manage Projects department online learning portal and continuously evaluate learning technology solutions
• Evaluate the success of training implementation initiatives and write reports summarizing results
• Oversee reporting mechanisms by developing, implementing, and managing the ongoing process to track training information, events, and trainer and participant information
• Co-lead efforts within the team unit to research world-class training techniques, processes, and materials developed by other organizations and governmental agencies
• Support training initiatives for Projects field staff as needed
• Serve as the LST liaison to teams and individuals working on PeopleSoft development, deployment, and implementation
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Instructional design

eLearning development

Content creation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Learning, Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or related field

Biblical Studies, 12 credit hours

Tools

Articulate 360

Adobe Creative Suite

Oracle Guided Learning

Job description

Instructional Design Specialist

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC, United States

Get Involved!

What do we believe?

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/

What is the opportunity?

Respond with Compassionate Action

We are seeking an Instructional Design Specialist to join our Learning Support Team (LST) in North Wilkesboro, NC. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Apply proven adult learning design principles to creation of classroom-style training, job aids, informal learning opportunities, blended learning, and eLearning
• Create instructional content using eLearning development software, including Articulate 360 suite and Adobe Creative Suite
• Advise subject matter experts on the design and delivery of learning content through classroom and web-based (synchronous and asynchronous) delivery mechanisms
• Manage Projects department online learning portal and continuously evaluate learning technology solutions
• Evaluate the success of training implementation initiatives and write reports summarizing results
• Oversee reporting mechanisms by developing, implementing, and managing the ongoing process to track training information, events, and trainer and participant information
• Co-lead efforts within the team unit to research world-class training techniques, processes, and materials developed by other organizations and governmental agencies
• Support training initiatives for Projects field staff as needed
• Serve as the LST liaison to teams and individuals working on PeopleSoft development, deployment, and implementation
• Other duties as assigned

What are the qualifications?

• Bachelor's degree in Learning, Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or related field and three (3) or more years' experience in a corporate, nonprofit, or civil service position; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with Oracle Guided Learning preferred
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.

What are the benefits?

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick days

Type: Full-time

Department: Projects

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC

Language Requirement: English

Travel: Approximately 30 days/year