Instructional Designer II

American Water Works Association; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization committed to managing the world’s vital resources as an Instructional Designer II. This role involves designing and developing educational curriculum for the water industry's needs, working within a hybrid environment. The position offers great benefits including retirement contributions, medical plans, and flexible schedules, targeting an annual salary between $71,500 and $81,500.

Benefits

Retirement savings plan with 6% employer contribution and up to 3% match

Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)

Flexible work schedules

Eligible for discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in adult education design required.
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning theory.
• Experience developing asynchronous e-learning courses.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop educational curriculum for in-person and remote delivery.
• Evaluate course content to align objectives and assessments.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to define learning objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Excellent Communication

Attention-to-Detail

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, or related area

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Suite (Articulate Rise 360)

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

Dedicated to the World's Most Important Resource TM

Are you looking for employment with a purpose?Join the team atAmerican Water Works Association! At AWWA, you’ll find purpose, great benefits, relaxed culture, collaborative colleagues andinteresting work. Our mission is providing solutions to effectively manage water, the world’s most vital resource.

We are seeking an Instructional Designer II to develop and design accurate, relevant and timely technical live and asynchronous educational curriculum for learners in the water industry.

This is not a 100% remote job. AWWA runs on a hybrid reporting schedule with at least 3 days in the Denver office and 2 days of remote reporting.

Essential Job Functions

• Design and develop educational curriculum and instruction for in-person and remote delivery at a national level through various methods including eLearning, instructor-led, virtual, and blended learning.
  • In partnership with the Manager, Education and Workforce, identify relevant content for delivery to learners
  • Manage and collaborate with subject matter experts, consultants or other invested parties to identify learning objectives and translate complex information into clear and engaging content
  • Evaluate course content to align objectives, activities, and assessments for desired outcomes
  • Ensure all educational output is informed by adult learning theory
  • Use authoring tools and learning management systems to develop and manage content
• Revise and redesign content to align with new compliance and regulatory principles
  • Evaluate, revise, and redesign course content to eliminate gaps in existing materials
  • Use course data and feedback to inform future content and assessment design
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned including but not limited to:
  • Track activities and produce reports for project leaders, executive staff, and volunteers as needed
  • Attend team meetings, conferences, and training as needed
  • Know, understand, and follow employee guidelines, employment policies, and department or company procedures

Qualifications

Education, Certification or Formal Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, or other related area required. Master’s degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years’ experience in education and/or learning and development focused on adult education design required
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning theory required
• Demonstrated experience leading and/or facilitating discussions with technical experts required
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering educational content required
• Understanding of K-12 educational theory, desirable
• Knowledge of water industry and/or membership associations preferred
• Minimum of three years’ experience in science, engineering, or technical education topics for adults, preferred
• Minimum of two (2) year experience writing and analyzing both formative and summative assessments
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience developing asynchronous e-learning courses including Adobe suite of products, including Articulate Rise 360, and some light video editing (e.g. Biteable) and LMS platforms required
• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Support AWWA mission and vision in all interactions
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in an evolving work environment with shifting time frames
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with an acute ability to listen attentively and to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization and/or with external customers, clients, members
• Demonstrated proficiency in consultative skills when addressing inquiries
• Willingness and desire to collaborate to foster a positive, fulfilling work environment
• Demonstrated strengths in organizational, attention-to-detail, follow-through, analytical, reasoning, critical thinking, project management, and problem-solving skills

Pay is dependent upon qualifications; Pay range is targeted between$71,500 - $81,500 per yearand is paired with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Immediate eligibility and vesting for retirement savings plan with a 6% employer contributionandup to an additional 3% company match upon hire.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with generous cost sharing by employer.
• Three separate paid time off accounts (Vacation, Sick, and Personal).
• Flexible work schedules (Flex Fridays and Hybrid Remote Work Policy).
• Eligible for discretionary bonus.

The position is open until filled. Please include a cover letter with resume.

As an employer dedicated to equal employment opportunity, minorities, women, veterans and disabled are encouraged to apply.