Instructional Designer & E-Learning Trainer

01 FirstDay Foundation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstDay Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting nonprofit work worldwide. The Instructional Designer will create and maintain online learning materials, courses, and resources that align with organizational goals and grant requirements.

You will collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to ensure content accuracy, accessibility, and impact. Responsibilities include applying ADDIE/SAM, developing multimedia modules, and coordinating with LMS admins.

Qualifications

• Required degree or equivalent experience in education or curriculum development.
• Experience with e-learning authoring tools and LMS platforms.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum design principles and instructional design methods.
• Experience with ADDIE, SAM, or Agile approaches.
• Familiarity with SCORM and web standards (HTML/CSS/JS a plus).

Responsibilities

• Develop design and materials for online courses, modules, tutorials, and assessments.
• Apply learning design methodologies to create learner-centered content.
• Create engaging multimedia experiences with videos, graphics, and interactions.
• Ensure online courses meet standards and QA reviews.
• Coordinate with LMS admins to keep content up-to-date and accessible.
• Maintain version control and content organization.

Skills

Instructional Design

e-Learning tools

Curriculum design

LMS (Cornerstone/Blackboard/Canvas)

Articulate Storyline

Rise 360

Communication skills

ADDIE/SAM/Agile

HTML/CSS/JavaScript (basic)

SCORM

Education

Bachelor's degree in education/ Curriculum Development

Masters preferred

Tools

Articulate 360

Adobe Captivate

TechSmith Camtasia

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Cornerstone/Other LMS

Job description

FirstDay Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting nonprofit work worldwide. The Instructional Designer will create and maintain online learning materials, courses, and resources that align with organizational goals and grant requirements.

You will collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to ensure content accuracy, accessibility, and impact. Responsibilities include applying ADDIE/SAM, developing multimedia modules, and coordinating with LMS admins.