Instructional Designer

About us

Kenect is based in the Silicon Slopes of Utah. Our goal is to Kenect businesses with consumers through our state-of-the-art business texting platform.

We work very hard to make text messaging the primary communication tool for any business across the U.S. and Canada. Texting is the way the consumer wants to do business. It's time for businesses to embrace that trend and stop the constant game of voicemails, phone tag, and making customers wait on hold.

About This Role

We're looking for a creative and detail-oriented Instructional Designer to join our team, focusing on enriching learning initiatives and contributing to organizational goals. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and technology tools to create engaging learning experiences. As a key team member, you'll collaborate closely with subject matter experts, leveraging your proficiency in instructional design to craft materials aligning with organizational goals. Your creative and analytical mindset will seamlessly blend intellectual and physical aspects within our business, ensuring a cohesive and enriching learning journey for our employees.

What You Will Be Doing

• Design and develop effective learning programs, including engaging materials such as presentations, e-learning modules, and hands-on activities, to address organizational training needs.
• Assess the effectiveness of training programs through evaluations, feedback mechanisms, and the creation of learning materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate instructional elements seamlessly, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide technical expertise and support to project teams during the implementation of learning initiatives.
• Stay informed about industry trends and advancements in instructional design methodologies.
• Conduct regular needs assessments to identify gaps in employee skills and knowledge, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the organization.

Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in content development and technical writing or online instructional design.
• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in instructional design, e-learning development, and facilitating training programs.
• Proficiency in using instructional design tools and software (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, etc.).
• Demonstrated knowledge of L&D principles for aligning training with organizational goals and supporting employee development.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and attention-to-detail skills.

Our Company Values We Hope You Showcase

• Get Things Done
• Learn Fast, Go Fast
• Above and Beyond
• Be Optimistic
• Team is Family
• Be Direct

What Kenect Offers!

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• Your birthday is a paid day off
• Onsite gym
• Breakroom full of snacks and drinks
• Convenient location next to freeway entrance/exit

We believe in hiring self-motivated team members who can run alongside us without needing to be managed along the way. Yes, we have managers and 1:1s. Yes, we believe in giving open two-way feedback. We also believe in having team members that can run without the daily guidance that some companies prefer.

Kenect is an equal opportunity employer. We are an organization comprised of people of all kinds of backgrounds, and believe this mix is precisely what makes us strong. All employment decisions at Kenect are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.