Term Limited Temporary (TLT) Learning and Development Instructional Designer (SA1, Utils L21)

City-of-Seattle; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 148,789,000 - 222,987,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) seeks a Term Limited Temporary Instructional Designer to design and develop innovative eLearning for supervisor, leadership, and onboarding programs. You will create engaging learning experiences using online authoring tools and collaborate with SMEs to align content with business goals.

Three years' experience in full e-learning development, a Bachelor's in Education or related field, and proficiency with Articulate Storyline are required.

Qualifications

• Three years of full development cycle of e-learning projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field; alternative is 2 extra years of qualifying experience.
• Experience with AGILE methodologies and instructional design best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design educational content aligning learning objectives with business goals.
• Partner with SMEs to co-create curricula for live classrooms and e-learning.
• Develop interactive online learning experiences using advanced authoring tools.
• Ensure content structure, clarity, and writing quality with eLearning developers.
• Assess training solutions for quality, impact, and scalability; iterate improvements.
• Adhere to brand guidelines and style guides across content.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align training with priorities.
• Facilitate planning sessions and translate input into actionable instructional strategies.

Skills

Excellent writing

AGILE methodologies

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Illustrator

Cornerstone LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a Term Limited Temporary (TLT) Instructional Designer (SA1, Utils L21) to design and develop innovative eLearning solutions for supervisor, leadership, performance management, professional skills, organizational policies & procedures and onboarding programs. The instructional designer's role is to understand how people learn and use that knowledge to create eLearning solutions that facilitate learning and behavior change using online authoring tools. Candidate will be a team player, adaptable and able to switch gears easily, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects at once. The position reports to the Manager of Learning and Development. This temporary opportunity is fully benefited and expected to last up to 35 months. This position is open to all qualified candidates.

About Seattle Public Utilities

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.6 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations. For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), check out the following:

• SPU Website
• SPU Workplace Expectations
• Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design educational content adhering to instructional design principles, ensuring learning objectives align with business objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to co-create dynamic curricula for live classrooms, workshops, and e-learning experiences, utilizing AGILE methodologies for continuous improvement and flexibility.
• Develop interactive and immersive online learning experiences using advanced eLearning authoring tools.
• Focus on content structure, clarity, and effective writing to collaborate seamlessly with eLearning developers.
• Regularly assess training solutions for quality, scalability, and impact on learner behavior and business objectives, implementing iterative improvements to drive measurable outcomes.
• Create content that adheres to brand guidelines and style guides.
• Work with evolving templates and tools and look for ways to streamline eLearning production and shorten development times while maintaining quality and impact.
• Collaborate closely with technical cross-functional stakeholders, including product technical experts, service leaders, program managers, and technicians, to align training content with strategic priorities.
• Facilitate planning sessions and synthesize input from multiple leaders into clear, actionable instructional strategies.

Note: this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Experience

Three (3) years' experience providing full development cycle of e-learning projects from analysis to implementation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field. (If no degree, two (2) additional years of qualifying experience are required)

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent writing (both creation and editing) skills to produce content outlines and course materials.
• Proficiencywith Adobe Illustrator (for development of graphic elements used in e-learning collaterals), Articulate Storyline, and Microsoft Office (emphasizing Word and PowerPoint, with some Excel familiarity).
• Experience with Cornerstone Learning Management System (LMS).
• Experience with AGILE methodologies.
• Experience developing materials for safety-related topics, as covered by OSHA and other Federal, state, and local regulations.

Salary Range

The full salary range for this position is $51.88 per hour - $77.82 per hour.

Workplace Environment / Expectation

This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. City employees will have the option to work remotely two days a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.

Who May Apply

The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Baldwin-Stewart at [e-mail].