Instructional Designer & Trainer

Derse•Milwaukee, WI

26d

About The Position

Derse is a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder. We bring a smarter approach to building client sales while managing their trade show, marketing environments and event programs. Our teams are made up of smart and forward-thinking people who bring experiential marketing solutions to life! We believe in committing to a long-term investment in your career with a total rewards package including: Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package A bright and energetic culture where your ideas are valued 75+ years of financial stability Derse employs nearly 600 people in marketing, program management, creative & skilled production, and corporate support. Locations include Milwaukee, Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas, Pittsburgh, and various communities in Poland & Germany. Visit our website derse.com to learn more! As the Instructional Designer & Trainer within Derse, you'll be responsible for creating and delivering the educational materials for employee onboarding, growth and career development throughout the company. You'll incorporate a collaborative learning environment that captures audience’s attention and helps them meet their developmental goals. Success in this role relies on passion for designing, implementing, and facilitating creative curriculum in a growing & evolving organization. Read through and apply if this sounds like the opportunity for you !

Requirements

Associate / Bachelors degree in Education, Instructional Design, or closely related field.
1 to 3+ years of relevant experience in designing and facilitating organizational trainings required.
Experience in strong communication, technical, and organizational skills beneficial.
Advanced skillset within Microsoft Office applications required, Learning Management Software experience preferred.
Prior experience working within a compliance based role preferred.
Ability to travel domestically in order to support divisional in-office trainings (roughly 10%).

Responsibilities

Develop and update curriculum, coursework, and instructional materials in tandem with the adult learning theory for delivery of both online and in-person organizational trainings.
Use core instructional principles and theories to maximize Derse training programs.
Design engaging and interactive training to address various learning styles, using computer-based modules such as PowerPoint, storyboards, and new technologies for facilitation.
Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure quality of course development tools, compliance, and accessibility.
Monitor the maintenance, management, auditing, and updating of program processes and training materials.
In concert with the Training Manager and Human Resources department, carry out on-boarding training programs.
Host all Global Training sessions on a weekly basis or as follows with the process of onboarding.
Meet with new hires during a 2-week or 4-week check-in and identify areas of need.
Manage the completion of various training sessions and schedule employees for any missed sessions.
Partner with managers to conduct all new hires’ job specific training using Derse based curriculum
Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) for tracking completion and conducting necessary follow-up.
Assist in developing the annual training plan with the Training Manager and execute as follows.
Lead conversations regarding appropriate system-related documentation in tandem with IT departments, to ensure proper set up.
Provide continuous updates and suggestions to enhance training checklists and process evolution.
Uphold compliance based tasks with dedicated care and sensitivity.
Other duties as assigned by Human Resources or Training Manager.