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

Growmark • Bloomington, MN

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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, using eLearning development software as the primary authoring tool. The developer works with stakeholders to assess content needs, recommend approaches, interpret data, and create engaging learning experiences aligned with adult learning principles and company brand and style guidelines. Work includes course outlines, screen and page designs, storyboards, scripts, graphics descriptions, audio/video production, prototypes, reviews, testing, deployment, quality assurance, assessment, and course maintenance.

The developer also supports LMS and LXP usage, reporting, updates, configuration, and communications; manages project tracking and stakeholder communications through ServiceNow; and organizes webinars and limited in-person training. The role may involve extended hours to meet project deadlines, overnight independent travel, and occasional lifting and moving of 21–50 pounds.

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 Learning Management System and ServiceNow.
• Experience with instructional design, including training focus, needs analysis, content development, and technological proficiency.
• Experience planning, researching, developing, presenting, and assessing training programs.
• Experience with adult learning methodologies and their implementation in course content.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Portfolio of eLearning projects showcasing seamless end-user experiences, a strong grasp of modern design principles, and the ability to facilitate classroom training.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and passport, and the ability to work extended hours and travel independently overnight.
• Available to work extended hours as needed to meet project deadlines.
• Occasionally required to lift and move 21–50 lbs.
• Demonstrates business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.
• Ability and willingness to participate in required training, including education on company policies and procedures and position-related training.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 3 years of instructional design experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of business leadership skills and adult learning principles.
• Awareness of current eLearning industry trends and benchmarks, and direct experience with the latest tools and capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement eLearning courses, materials, and events for the GROWMARK System.
• Lead instructional design and technical development of eLearning courses and curriculum materials.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct content needs analyses and provide recommendations and current eLearning standards and guidelines.
• Examine and interpret data to determine training strategies, content, objectives, and designs for interactive learning experiences.
• Develop content outlines, navigation, screen and page templates, storyboards, scripts, graphics descriptions, audio/video productions, and prototypes that follow company brand and style guidelines.
• Determine the technology, media, learning tools, and testing to include in eLearning courses.
• Develop clear and concise interactive eLearning courses that support adult learning principles within the company’s LMS and LXP.
• Coordinate prototype reviews, deploy courses to review sites and LMS/LXP, and support the development, configuration, and customization of online training.
• Create and maintain course identities and profiles, publish completed courses to the LMS, and maintain scripting for documenting course completion in employee records.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews, assessments, and evaluations to measure virtual training program effectiveness.
• Routinely update courses deployed to the LMS/LXP.
• Use ServiceNow to track project progress, updates, timelines, stakeholder communications, and project start and finish dates.
• Monitor Training & Development ServiceNow tickets and mailbox, prioritizing and resolving inquiries, needs, and requests.
• Support LMS and LXP usage and reporting across the GROWMARK System, as well as LMS updates, configurations, and communications.
• Serve as virtual administrator for Training and Development using web-based platforms.
• Organize and lead webinar-based LMS or LXP training for HR personnel across the GROWMARK System in a train-the-trainer format.
• Support or conduct classroom instruction for 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, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Fully funded pension.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Supplemental accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection plans.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level