Instructional Designer

The Country Vintner, Inc.; Glen Allen (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Country Vintner, Inc. is seeking an experienced E-learning Instructional Designer to develop interactive projects and provide support in a hybrid environment. This role requires 2 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities include analyzing training content, leading instructional initiatives, and collaborating with teams to ensure effective learning solutions. Proficiency in tools like Captivate and Articulate Storyline is crucial.

Work schedule includes required in-office attendance Tuesday to Thursday.

Qualifications

• 2 years of e-learning instructional design and development experience.
• Demonstrated experience in developing content for complex processes.
• Proficient with common industry courseware development tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as a consultative subject-matter-expert on instructional initiatives.
• Design and prototype interactive web-based projects.
• Collaborate with the instructional team to develop project scope and objectives.

Skills

E-learning instructional design

Project management

Technical support

Content development

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, curriculum and instruction, organizational development or business-related field

Tools

Captivate

Camtasia

Articulate Storyline

Acrobat Professional

SnagIt

Job description

Essential Functions

• Act as a consultative subject‑matter‑expert on all existing and new instructional initiatives
• Lead needs analysis to ensure alignment of information with instructional priorities
• Design, storyboard and/or prototype large, complex interactive web‑based projects for various stakeholders in a creative, team‑oriented environment
• Analyze current and historical training content for trends, adjustments, and implementation of effective practices
• Analyze and select the most appropriate instructional strategies, methodologies, technologies, and/or delivery channels to maximize the e‑learning experience
• Synthesize and analyze evaluation and assessment data outcomes with internal and external stakeholders to include effectiveness of content and delivery, alignment of session with instructional objectives, acquisition of skills, effect on practices and overall success against established evaluation criteria
• Collaborate with the instructional team to develop project scope, goals, objectives, and measurements by analyzing needs and proposing multiple modality solutions
• Enable and support all employees to utilize new technologies and learning materials
• Troubleshoot issues effectively and in a timely fashion
• Provide technical support to instructional team as needed

Other Functions

• Follows all safety policies and procedures; communicate hazards and/or suggest improvements to Manager
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Normal office environment

Equipment / Machinery Used

Telephone, copier, computer, fax machine, calculator

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, bending, manual dexterity, reaching, visual acuity, lifting up to 10 lbs.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited university or college in education, curriculum and instruction, organizational development, or another business‑related field, or equivalent work experience
• 2 years of e‑learning instructional design and development experience
• Demonstrated experience in developing content to support complex processes
• Demonstrated e‑learning instructional design and development expertise
• Demonstrated proficiency with common industry courseware development tools and software applications (Captivate, Camtasia, Articulate Storyline, Acrobat Professional, SnagIt, etc.)
• Experience working within a fast‑paced learning environment; project management or project‑based skills are desirable

Hybrid Work Schedule

Required in‑office Tuesday–Thursday, with additional in‑office attendance required as needed for special meetings or business needs on non‑designated in‑office days.