Learning & Development Instructional Designer (Remote)

The ideal candidate for this position has both instructional design and facilitation experience, is comfortable working with a wide array of people and organizational entities and is able to effectively manage multiple projects. This is a full-time remote position with 75% travel.

Instructional Design

• Conduct needs analysis to identify learning objectives and determine training solutions.
• Design engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer.
• Consult with Subject Matter Experts and other key partners to create instructor-led, self-study, toolkits job aids, and/or online instructional content that effectively engages the learner.
• Develop and design training content, including presentations, participant and facilitator guides, job aids, and multimedia content.
• Create interactive learning activities, scenarios, and simulations to enhance learner engagement and comprehension.
• Implement quizzes, assessments, and surveys to measure learning outcomes and gather feedback.
• Edit and proofread content to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Use trending principles of instructional design and multimedia skills to incorporate elements such as audio, videos, simulations, role plays, games, etc. in the content.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure online training modules' functionality, usability, relevance, and effectiveness.
• Utilize the LMS for usability including course catalog management and user management/ assignment/ tracking/ reporting.
• Take full ownership of executing assigned project tasks to ensure all deadlines are met as needed or proactively addressed.

Training Facilitator

• Design, plan, organize, or direct training programs for employees.
• Facilitate training in person and through video technology utilizing Microsoft Teams.
• Create a positive internal customer experience and improve the productivity, knowledge base, and skill set of employees through the development and instruction of comprehensive training programs.
• Experience providing training to employees at all levels, from entry-level to management.
• Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role-playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
• Obtain, organize, or develop training manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.
• Analyze the effectiveness of training and workshops for the employees and develop appropriate modifications if needed.
• Communicate consistently with management regarding learner attendance, behavior, or other issues as needed.
• Distribute and analyze training feedback surveys.

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year university, instructional design certification a plus.
• 4+ years of proven experience as an Instructional Designer.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
• Experience designing and delivering large-scale programs, content, and materials from scratch.
• Demonstrated ability to identify learner needs, analyze and logically organize complex information, and accurately transform complex bodies of information into professional, engaging, and effective learning content.
• A self-starter mentality and the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively. Able to work remotely and make independent judgments.
• Ability to quickly learn new content tools and internal applications.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time-management abilities.
• Strong expertise in developing training solutions, including presentations, user guides, job aids, and multimedia content.

• Thorough understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning theory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Knowledge and experience of a Learning Management System (LMS) platform preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to use web-based applications for collaboration and facilitation, e.g., Microsoft Teams, WebEx or Zoom.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated leadership, adaptability, and integrity.
• Facilitation of virtual instructor-led, and instructor-led training.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
• Experience in the construction industry is considered an asset.