Instructional Design Specialist
About The Position
Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority (BMHA) is seeking an Instructional Design Specialist for an onsite, 6-month contract role in Cincinnati, OH. This position focuses on transforming complex information into clear, engaging learning experiences that support employees and enhance community impact. The specialist will design and develop training for onboarding, systems, compliance, and processes, partnering with subject matter experts and HR to ensure practical and effective learning solutions. The role offers an opportunity to make a visible impact in a mission-driven organization by creating training that is used daily and helps teams deliver better service.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Training, Education, HR, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience designing training for adult learners in a professional setting.
- Working knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theory.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting internal learning or L&D teams.
- Familiarity with e-learning tools (Articulate, Camtasia, Adobe, etc.).
- Experience working with Learning Management Systems.
- Experience in nonprofit, public sector, or housing environments.
- A relatable, engaging facilitation style.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain learning materials for systems, policies, and processes.
- Create training in various formats including instructor-led training, e-learning, job aids, quick reference guides, videos, and documentation.
- Apply adult learning principles to develop clear, engaging, and practical training.
- Develop learning objectives, outlines, storyboards, and assessments.
- Create scenario-based knowledge checks and applied learning activities.
- Partner with HR, subject matter experts, and leaders to gather content and understand training needs.
- Support onboarding, systems training, policy, procedure, and compliance initiatives.
- Update training materials as systems, processes, and regulations change.
- Support the Learning Management System (LMS), including content organization and feedback review.
- Utilize learner feedback to continuously improve training effectiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
