Senior Instructional Designer, Board Governance Education

NRECA; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 123,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

NRECA is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer in Arlington, Virginia to manage and advance its director education portfolio. The role focuses on enhancing board governance excellence through high-impact learning experiences for NRECA’s member board community.

The ideal candidate has over seven years of experience in instructional design and curriculum development. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and proficiency with various development tools.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience designing content for in-person and online programs.
• Experience with competency frameworks for curriculum development.
• Knowledge of governance education and instructional design principles.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop courses for board director education.
• Lead design of in-person and digital learning experiences.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through participant feedback.

Skills

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Proficiency in Articulate360

Proficiency in InDesign

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Proficiency in Adobe Premiere

Experience with LMS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Tools

Articulate360

InDesign

PowerPoint

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Position Summary

Senior‑level instructional designer responsible for managing and advancing NRECA’s director education portfolio with a focus on strengthening board governance excellence. Works with electric cooperative governance knowledge and instructional design expertise to deliver high‑impact learning experiences for NRECA’s 7,000‑member board community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop innovative courses that enhance the board of directors education portfolio using competency‑based learning solutions.
• Lead the design of a cohesive, high‑impact learning portfolio blending in‑person and digital experiences for cooperative boards of directors.
• Create dynamic, learner‑centered instructional materials such as presentations, participant guides, job aids, video tutorials, and interactive simulations.
• Incorporate technology‑driven instructional strategies for both online and in‑person delivery and improve course development and retention.
• Recruit, develop, and support a network of 20+ contracted instructors, providing coaching, feedback, and ensuring high‑caliber learning experiences.
• Define curriculum purpose, understand audience needs, craft compelling value propositions, and implement tactics to engage learners before, during, and beyond courses.
• Facilitate subject‑matter expert ideation sessions and partner with governance experts to keep content relevant and impactful.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through participant feedback and performance insights; apply findings to continuously refine curriculum and outcomes.
• Consult the budget for assigned programs to meet net revenue margins.
• Build relationships with NRECA departments, member cooperative employees, and network partners to stay current on industry trends.
• Collaborate with conference program managers to generate content ideas for director education events such as Director’s Conference and NRECA’s Summer and Winter Schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, business, accounting, or a related utility industry degree.
• Seven or more years of experience designing, developing content for in‑person and online programs and conferences.
• Experience with competency frameworks and using them to develop curriculum and programs.
• Proficiency with Articulate360, InDesign, PowerPoint, AdobePremiere, and related development tools.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and online collaboration tools.
• Experience in a member‑based organization’s educational department and managing externally contracted projects.
• ATD, ASAE certification or equivalent professional certification a plus.
• Knowledge of governance education, adult learning principles, instructional frameworks, and instructional design theory and best practices.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple programs without direct supervisory authority.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and artificial intelligence tools.
• Ability to travel as required.

Essential Physical Requirements

Requires close visual acuity for activities such as preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, and extensive reading at a computer terminal. Must be able to exert up to 20pounds of force occasionally and up to 10pounds of force frequently. Light work rating.

Salary

$123,000–$152,000 annual salary; final compensation determined by qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. NRECA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.