Sr. GIS Training Content Creator

Esri; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

An innovative team at a leading GIS company is seeking an experienced professional to develop engaging training materials for GIS education. This role involves utilizing the latest Esri software to create instructor-led and web-based training, ensuring that educational content is accessible and effective for adult learners. The ideal candidate will have a strong GIS background, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for teaching. Join a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration and offers relocation assistance to the vibrant Charlotte, NC area, making it a great opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in the GIS field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of GIS application experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in geography or related field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain training materials using Esri software.
• Design courses to engage students and meet adult learning needs.

Skills

GIS application experience

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to explain complex concepts

Graphic creation for education

Education

Bachelor’s in geography or related field

Master's in geography or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

Microsoft Office

SnagIt

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Apply your GIS experience, talent for writing, and strong communication skills in a project team environment. Join the innovative team that is responsible for designing, authoring, and updating educational materials for teaching GIS concepts, skills, and workflows.

Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Charlotte, NC area for this position.

Responsibilities

• Work with the latest Esri software to develop and maintain instructor-led and web-based training materials
• Stay up to date with Esri's latest technology and expand your knowledge of the GIS industry
• Design courses that apply instructional design and effective learning principles to engage students, encourage participation, and meet the requirements of the adult learner
• Build virtual machines (VMs) to support course development and delivery
• Find, verify, and prepare course data for student exercises
• Collaborate with team members in departmental and interdepartmental projects

Requirements

• 5+ years of GIS application experience
  • 2+ years of experience working with ArcGIS Pro
  • 2+ years of experience in course development or curriculum design
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, time management, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Superior initiative and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to explain complex concepts and tasks in understandable terms
• Ability to create graphics for educational purposes using basic software applications (SnagIt, PowerPoint)
• Bachelor’s in geography, geoscience, biological science, computer science, education, or related field

Recommended Qualifications

• Exposure or experience working with, deploying, configuring, and managing ArcGIS Enterprise and related web applications
• Knowledge of and experience applying the instructional design process and the ADDIE model of instructional design
• Experience with classroom and virtual classroom facilitation techniques
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Windows, Word, PowerPoint)
• Master's in geography, geoscience, biological science, computer science, education or related field

Note: Applicants are encouraged to submit an electronic portfolio of writing samples.