Instructional Designer and Facilitator

Envision Unlimited•Chicago, IL

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Envision Unlimited is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Instructional Designer and Facilitator to design original training content from the ground up and deliver it to staff across the organization. This role involves collaborating with the Training and Development Specialist to build curricula, e-learning modules, facilitator guides, and job aids. The position also includes facilitating training sessions for new hires, existing staff, and supervisors. This is an opportunity to contribute to a growing training function and significantly influence how staff learn and develop within the Agency. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, human resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience designing instructional content or curricula (e-learning, instructor-led training, or blended formats), demonstrated through a portfolio or work samples.
5+ years of experience facilitating training sessions to adult learners, in person or virtually.
Demonstrated track record of innovation in instructional design, such as introducing new formats, tools, or approaches that measurably improved learner engagement or outcomes.
Working knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodology.
Strong technical aptitude, including experience with e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Camtasia, or similar) and other training technology.
Strong written communication skills.
Experience translating regulatory, policy, or compliance material into clear instructional content.
Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or based upon a person's legally protected characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.
Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit or human services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and develop original instructional content, including course curricula, e-learning modules, facilitator guides, participant materials, and job aids.
Facilitate training sessions in person and virtually for new hires, existing staff, and supervisors across program sites.
Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodology to ensure training content is effective, accessible, and aligned with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Partner with the Training and Development Specialist to prioritize training needs, coordinate delivery schedules, and maintain consistent quality across all training materials.
Support delivery of the organization's supervisor training program, including building out additional modules.
Evaluate training effectiveness through participant feedback and assessment results, and revise content based on findings.