L&D Content Creation Specialist

Knobelsdorff; Minnesota; On-site; USD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

HSA contributions

Life insurance and disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Knobelsdorff (KE) is seeking a Learning & Development professional to design, maintain, and improve training content that supports employee growth, workforce readiness, and organizational capability.

You'll partner with subject matter experts to translate complex technical information into clear, engaging learning experiences, deliver instructor-led and eLearning materials, and contribute to continuous improvement of KE's training programs and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing training, instructional, educational, or business process documentation.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Training & Development, Education, Communications, Organizational Development, Technical Writing, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Strong ability to translate complex technical information into clear, engaging learning content.
• Experience collaborating with Subject Matter Experts and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Strong written communication, editing, project organization, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, Teams, SharePoint, and related collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop training content using approved learning objectives, outlines, and L&D standards.
• Create and maintain instructor-led training, virtual training, eLearning modules, videos, job aids, assessments, and reference materials.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather, validate, and organize technical and operational knowledge.
• Ensure all learning materials meet quality, branding, formatting, and instructional design standards.
• Support multimedia content creation including graphics, videos, simulations, and interactive learning components.
• Maintain content libraries, templates, documentation, and version control processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to learning content and training effectiveness.
• Partner with operational leaders, Safety, HR, and other stakeholders to support strategic training initiatives.

Skills

Instructional writing

SME collaboration

Project management

MS Office suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Working at Knobelsdorff (KE)

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with KE means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, KE is the place for you.

Job Description

This role supports Learning & Development initiatives across the organization by developing, maintaining, and improving training content that supports employee growth, workforce readiness, and organizational capability. You'll be responsible for creating engaging learning materials, instructional content, and training resources that directly impact employee development and business performance. Success in this role means delivering high-quality learning experiences that improve knowledge retention and support the continued expansion of training programs, all while upholding KE's commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance. If you're someone who takes pride in doing things the right way and thrives in a fast-moving environment, this position is built for you.

What You'll Do

• Develop training content using approved learning objectives, outlines, and L&D standards.
• Create and maintain instructor-led training, virtual training, eLearning modules, videos, job aids, assessments, and reference materials.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather, validate, and organize technical and operational knowledge.
• Ensure all learning materials meet quality, branding, formatting, and instructional design standards.
• Support multimedia content creation including graphics, videos, simulations, and interactive learning components.
• Maintain content libraries, templates, documentation, and version control processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to learning content and training effectiveness.
• Partner with operational leaders, Safety, HR, and other stakeholders to support strategic training initiatives.

Qualifications

What You Bring

You're someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring:

• 3+ years of experience developing training, instructional, educational, or business process documentation.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Training & Development, Education, Communications, Organizational Development, Technical Writing, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Strong ability to translate complex technical information into clear, engaging learning content.
• Experience collaborating with Subject Matter Experts and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Strong written communication, editing, project organization, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, Teams, SharePoint, and related collaboration tools.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), eLearning development, multimedia content creation, and adult learning principles.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Additional Information

Pay Range

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.

Pay Range: $66,160.00 - $74,430.00 per year

Total Rewards

As a full-time employee at KE, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.

• 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
• HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Paid weekly with competitive wages
• PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain seated and work at a computer workstation for extended periods of time.
• Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment.
• Frequent verbal and written communication with employees, leaders, subject matter experts, and stakeholders.
• Ability to occasionally move, transport, or set up training materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally travel between office, training, and operational locations as needed to support content development and training activities.
• Occasional visits to industrial, commercial, or construction environments requiring the use of appropriate PPE.

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact KE Human Resources via email at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• EEO is the Law (English/Spanish)

KE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please review the

E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters

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