Instructional Designer

Talentify; Pensacola (FL); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Competitive pay

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions in Pensacola, FL is seeking an Instructional Designer to plan and manage design projects, create curricula, and tailor courses for learners. You will collaborate to implement training strategies and refresh materials throughout their lifecycle.

The role emphasizes developing curricula, rapid content processing, and delivering training across business units with minimal supervision. Hybrid work setup available and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training experience.
• Experience evaluating course effectiveness.
• Experience creating instructional content and curricula.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist trainers on course evaluation results.
• Plan and design courses and curricula; ensure accuracy of content.
• Conduct needs assessments to improve performance.
• Create and edit LMS activities; set up training assignments and reports.
• Develop training materials using current technologies for effective learning.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Content development

Multimedia training

Research/writing

LMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, business, communication, behavioral sciences, training development

Tools

LMS

Job description

Title: Instructional Designer

Location: Pensacola, FL (HYBRID)

Duration: Initial 6-month contract with possible extensions

Compensation: $32/hour - $38/hour

Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Instructional Designer

To plan and manage instructional design projects and initiatives within the business unit and/or across the organization. Develop instructional courses tailored to meet the desired learning outcomes and needs of client and the learners. Collaborate to implement strategies for educating and training employees to achieve higher levels of performance. Utilize a variety of techniques to define and sequence instructional content and strategies. Create curricula by quickly and efficiently learning/processing large volumes of information and by conducting research on subject matter. Remain supportive of business unit/organizational training needs and refresh the training and materials as needed throughout its lifecycle. Work under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist trainers on course evaluation results
• Collaborate with others to plan and design courses and curricula; ensure accuracy of content and test multimedia elements
• Conduct needs assessment on request from business unit management to provide customized training or individual guidance to improve and develop performance
• Create and edit new LMS learning activities; set up required training assignments in LMS; create custom LMS reports
• Create dynamic instructional and training materials using current technologies including references and support tools that reinforce training, increase efficiency and help produce error-free work
• Develop and test course content, training games, graphic designs and other technology driven products
• Develop classroom, on-line and/or independent learning program content that transfers knowledge effectively and brings about desired behavior change
• Develop instructional strategies and courses for a business unit and/or cross-company products and skills
• Evaluate the effectiveness of courses, learning products and delivery methods to ensure that the desired learning objectives and goals are achieved
• Involved in instructional design project teams with multiple deliverables, significant risk and complexity
• Select most effective instructional approach including a blend of instructor-led and/or self-directed techniques
• Select, modify, or establish a design and development model appropriate for a given project; analyze learning needs to assist in establishing learning objectives
• Train internal team members on effective use of classroom materials including ILT and VILT and environments
• Validate and integrate feedback, assessments and course evaluations into current and new training course content and/or delivery vehicle
• Conduct presentations for various groups including executive leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt to fluctuating work-flow
• Ability to compile, organize and present information clearly and concisely
• Experience in evaluating the effectiveness of courses and learning products and delivery methods
• Experience in researching/writing course content and/or developing courses, demonstrations, graphic designs and other technology driven products
• Advanced knowledge of instructional theories, educational psychology, educational theory, tools and resources
• Working knowledge of instructional design to develop courses for products, processes and/or skills
• Desired - Experience in multi-media training
• Desired - Working knowledge of client's products, services, programs, policies and procedures
• Advanced skill to successfully influence, lead and/or guide others towards goals
• Effective database and presentation software skills
• Effective organizational, planning and time management skills
• Effective research, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Effective skill capturing and translating processes and requirements into easily understood terms
• Effective skill collaborating with various external and internal technical and/or functional contacts
• Effective skill communicating with all levels within an organization
• Effective skill in assessing organizational training needs and researching topics for course development
• Effective skill in building strategic and execution-focused plans and alliances with partner leadership
• Effective skill interacting tactfully and effectively in difficult situations
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective word processing and spreadsheet software skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Education, business, communication, behavioral sciences, training development or related field or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience

Our benefits package includes

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• …and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected status. INSPYR Solutions complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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