Learning & Performance Specialist

American National Insurance; League City (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

American National Insurance is seeking a Learning & Performance Specialist to turn complex ideas into practical learning experiences at our League City, TX campus. This onsite role partners with leaders, SMEs, and HR to design engaging courses, performance tools, and development programs that drive employee growth and performance.

The position emphasizes project management, content development, and continuous improvement of learner experiences, with hands-on work across instructor-led, virtual,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, HR, OD, or related field.
• 2+ years in instructional design, learning and development, training coordination, or related talent function.
• Proficiency with learning technologies and content-development tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Experience creating eLearning, job aids, storyboards, scripts, or facilitator resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of learning projects, balancing priorities, timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables.
• Consult with leaders and SMEs to identify performance needs and recommend effective learning solutions.
• Transform content into instructor‑led, virtual, and eLearning experiences.
• Create and maintain course materials, job aids, facilitator guides, assessments, and communications.

Skills

Instructional Design

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Consultation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Articulate 360

Vyond

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Microsoft 365

LinkedIn Learning

LMS

Job description

Internal Job Title: Learning & Performance Specialist

Location: League City, Texas (Marina Plaza) I Onsite

Status: Full-Time, Salaried

Reports to: Director, Human Resources

Turn complex ideas into engaging learning experiences that help employees grow and perform at their best. As a Learning & Performance Specialist, you’ll partner with leaders, subject matter experts, and HR teams to design practical, accessible learning solutions—from interactive courses and performance tools to targeted development programs. This Texas-based role is ideal for an adaptable instructional designer who enjoys managing projects from intake through launch and continuously improving the learner experience.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a varied portfolio of learning projects, balancing priorities, timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables
• Consult with leaders and subject matter experts to identify performance needs and recommend effective learning solutions
• Transform existing content, including presentations, into engaging instructor-led, virtual, and eLearning experiences
• Create and maintain course materials, job aids, facilitator guides, assessments, communications, and process documentation
• Coordinate and support professional development, and leadership programs, including executive-level sessions
• Support learning platforms and digital tools, including LMS administration, troubleshooting, reporting, and process improvements
• Use learner feedback, metrics, and industry trends to improve content, adoption, and program effectiveness

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field
• Two + years of experience in instructional design, learning and development, training coordination, or a related talent function
• Proficiency with learning technologies and content-development tools such as Articulate 360, Vyond, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Microsoft 365, LinkedIn Learning, or LMS
• Experience applying adult learning principles to develop engaging, practical learning solutions
• Hands-on experience creating eLearning, course materials, job aids, storyboards, scripts, knowledge checks, or facilitator resources
• Strong communication, consulting, project management, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and translate complex information into clear, learner-friendly content

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Dayforce Learning or Workday Learning
• DDI Certified Facilitator credential, or willingness to complete facilitator training
• Experience supporting leadership development or executive audiences

Show Us Your Work

Please be prepared to share a portfolio or link to a course, learning resource, or other example that demonstrates your instructional design approach.