E-Learning Developer - GROWMARK, Inc. - Bloomington, IL

GROWMARK, Inc.•Bloomington, IL

4d•$61,600 - $84,700

About The Position

The E-Learning Developer leads, develops, and implements interactive web-based learning projects for the GROWMARK System and serves as the lead virtual administrator for learning programs. The role supports Learning Management System (LMS) processes, eLearning experience platforms (LXPs), and employee development activities. The position is responsible for instructional design and technical development of eLearning courses and curriculum materials. It partners with stakeholders to assess content needs, recommend approaches, and apply current eLearning standards and guidelines. The developer analyzes data to determine training strategies, content, objectives, and designs, and creates outlines, navigation, templates, storyboards, scripts, graphics descriptions, audio/video productions, and prototypes consistent with company brand and style guidelines. The role selects appropriate technology, media, learning tools, and testing; develops interactive courses based on adult learning principles; coordinates prototype review and course deployment; maintains course identities and profiles; publishes courses and ensures completion is documented in employee records. It also conducts quality assurance, assessments, and evaluations, updates deployed courses, and supports LMS/LXP use, reporting, updates, configurations, and communications. The developer tracks projects and stakeholder communications using ServiceNow, monitors and responds to Training & Development tickets and mailbox requests, and serves as a virtual administrator for Training and Development platforms. The position organizes and leads webinars for HR personnel in a train-the-trainer format and may support or conduct limited in-person classroom training. It requires occasional lifting and moving of 21–50 pounds, a valid driver’s license and passport, and the ability to travel independently overnight and work extended hours when needed.

Requirements

Normally requires a bachelor’s degree in education, Instructional Design, Computer Science, Human Resources, or equivalent.
Normally requires advanced working knowledge of eLearning development software such as Articulate Storyline.
Ability to learn hardware and software used in the GROWMARK System, including its LMS and ServiceNow.
Portfolio of eLearning projects demonstrating seamless end-user experiences, modern design principles, and ability to facilitate classroom training.
Understanding and experience in planning, researching, developing, presenting, and assessing training programs.
Experience with instructional design, including training focus, needs analysis, content development, and technological proficiency.
Experience with adult learning methodologies and their implementation in course content.
Knowledge of current eLearning industry trends, benchmarks, tools, and capabilities.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Ability to work extended hours as needed to meet project deadlines.
Occasionally able to lift and move 21–50 pounds.
Demonstrates business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.
Valid driver’s license and passport, with ability to travel independently overnight.
Ability and willingness to participate in required training.
A minimum of 3 years of instructional design experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 3 years of instructional design experience.

Responsibilities

Create and implement eLearning courses, materials, and events for the GROWMARK System.
Design and technically develop eLearning courses and curriculum materials using eLearning development software.
Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct content needs analyses and provide recommendations and current eLearning standards and guidelines.
Analyze data to determine training strategy, content, objectives, and design for interactive eLearning experiences.
Create course outlines, navigation, screen/page templates, storyboards, scripts, graphics descriptions, audio/video productions, and prototypes aligned with company brand and style guidelines.
Determine the technology, media, learning tools, and testing to include in eLearning courses.
Develop clear and concise interactive courses that support adult learning principles within the company’s LMS and LXP.
Coordinate prototype reviews and deploy courses to review sites and the LMS/LXP.
Create and maintain course identities and profiles, publish completed courses, and maintain completion documentation in employee records.
Maintain courses and conduct quality assurance reviews, assessments, and evaluations to measure virtual training effectiveness; update deployed courses routinely.
Use ServiceNow to track project progress, updates, timelines, stakeholder communications, and start and finish dates.
Monitor Training & Development ServiceNow tickets and mailbox and prioritize and resolve inquiries, needs, and requests.
Support LMS and LXP usage and reporting across the GROWMARK System, including system updates, configurations, and communications.
Serve as virtual administrator for Training and Development web-based platforms.
Organize and lead LMS/LXP use webinars for HR personnel in a train-the-trainer format; support or conduct limited in-person training events.
Lead meetings and webinars for stakeholder needs assessments, project planning, and data collection.
Identify and organize resources to accomplish defined objectives.
Ensure eLearning program content supports the essential abilities of the GROWMARK System.
Maintain continuous communication with project stakeholders.
Follow applicable GROWMARK Code of Conduct, Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in required training related to company policies, procedures, and position requirements.

Benefits

Fully funded pension
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Supplemental accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection plans
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Parental leave
401(k) plan with company matching
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)