Instructional Designer

The Instructional Designer is responsible for the design, development, delivery, and publication of education materials that support various industry standard formats. The Instructional Designer applies learning & development strategies that support adult learning theory to develop multimedia content for both instructor-led and self-paced learning. Typical activities include conducting needs analyses, establishing learning objectives, designing storyboards, and developing curriculum. The Instructional Designer serves as a project lead demonstrating solid project and time management skills to continually meet and exceed the learning needs of the organization.  We offer a positive, upbeat work environment where all medical personnel work together for the good of the patient.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Apply knowledge of adult learning theories, methods, and techniques through multiple modalities to design and create effective curriculum and learning solutions
• Align educational programming to a variety of target audiences to support business strategy and goals to deliver high quality, learning solutions.
• Work with subject matter experts to identify training needs to design programs and individual courses 
• Complete audience analyses to determine knowledge, experience, technical skills, and expectations.
• Write instructional goals and learning objectives to create content that enables learners to master them.
• Utilize feedback to continuously improve curriculum
• Apply department development methodologies and standards when creating deliverables to maintain consistency across all curriculums
• Using storyboards to collaboratively design eLearning curriculum.
• Utilize course development software to create computer-based learning materials
• Create engaging learning activities (roleplays, games, etc.) and compelling course content that enhances retention and knowledge transfer.
• Develop and deliver training to in person, virtual and asynchronistic (e.g., eLearning) audiences of all sizes and variety of modalities (e.g., lecture, active learning, simulations, gamification, videos, etc.)
• Multimedia design and delivery
• Determine what visuals are needed to facilitate understanding of core concepts, design clear and compelling instructional visuals and graphics.
• Script, shoot and edit videos to be used within learning programs (e.g., still image and video image capture and editing, and audio capture and editing).
• Develop style guides and templates for learner guides, facilitator guides, tip sheets, etc..
• Other tasks needed to accomplish team objectives/goals.

Educational/ Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology, or related field.
• Experience working in health care
• Minimum 3-5+ years working as an Instructional Designer.
• Minimum 3-5+ years delivering training, in-person or at a distance.

 Required Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of developing and delivering educational interventions and programming 
• Advanced interpersonal and relationship building skills, proven ability to interact effectively with diverse learner skill sets and personalities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with internal and external resources at all levels.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize multiple job responsibilities, and exercise critical thinking skills in a fast-paced, high-demand work environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and set priorities within those overall deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Formatting/graphic layout abilities have an eye for design.
• Broad computer skills and ability to quickly learn new software and programs (email management systems, learning management systems, process mapping software, course development software, etc.)
• Experience developing and implementing virtual training sessions and programs
• Knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models (ADDIE, Rapid Prototyping).
• Experience with at least one Learning Management System.
• Experience developing curriculum using course authoring software. (e.g., Articulate, Vyond, Kahoot!, Captivate, etc.)
• Advanced skill with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace required, particularly PowerPoint and Google Slides.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, or similar photo editing software.
• Familiar with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign, a plus.
• Preferred: 1-3 years experience of training in corporate or similar setting
• Coding skills and programing for creating software educational programs preferred (e.g., gamification building)

Supervisory Responsibility: This position will not have supervisory responsibility.

Travel requirements: Travel may be required up to 25% locally, or nationally.

Work Conditions: Ability to lift up to 20lbs.  Ability to stand for extended periods.  

The preceding functions may not be comprehensive in scope regarding work performed by an employee assigned to this position classification.  Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of this position.  Management also reserves the right to make reasonable accommodations so that a qualified employee(s) can perform the essential functions of this role