Instructional Designer

Educology Solutions • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Instructional Designer will be responsible for designing and developing instructional content that is engaging and effective. This includes creating various learning materials such as presentations, handouts, computer-based training (CBT) modules, and job aids, all while adhering to established templates and design standards. The role requires applying instructional design principles to ensure that the content aligns with adult learning theory and instructional best practices, focusing on clarity, accessibility, and learner engagement. Regular communication with stakeholders is essential to provide project updates, gather feedback, and ensure alignment with strategic training goals and operational needs. The Instructional Designer will also manage project timelines and milestones, develop detailed project plans, track progress, and address any risks or delays to ensure timely delivery of training products. Collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) is crucial to gather technical content, clarify complex information, and translate it into learner-friendly formats that meet training objectives. Additionally, the role involves leading content reviews to ensure accuracy and consistency, as well as contributing to evaluation efforts by collecting and organizing learner feedback and assessment data to support the evaluation of training effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in instructional design
• Familiarity with adult learning theory and instructional technologies, including ADDIE
• Experience with technical training programs, with a preference for transit
• Knowledge and experience with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2
• Experience with Learning Management System platforms and authoring tools including Adobe Captivate (Classic and/or New version) and InDesign
• Experience holding working sessions with SMEs.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Certification (PMP or similar)
• Experience with transit technical training programs

Responsibilities

• Design and Develop Instructional Content: Create engaging and effective learning materials, including presentations, handouts, CBT modules, and job aids, using established templates and design standards.
• Apply Instructional Design Principles: Develop content that aligns with adult learning theory and instructional best practices, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and learner engagement.
• Engage in Proactive Stakeholder Communication: Maintain regular communication with stakeholders to provide project updates, gather feedback, and ensure alignment with strategic training goals and operational needs.
• Manage Project Timelines and Milestones: Develop and maintain detailed project plans, track progress against key milestones, and address risks or delays to ensure timely delivery of training products.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs): Work closely with SMEs to gather technical content, clarify complex information, and translate it into learner-friendly formats that meet training objectives.
• Review and Quality Assurance: Lead content reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with learning goals, incorporating feedback from stakeholders.
• Contribute to Evaluation Efforts: Collect and organize learner feedback and assessment data to support the evaluation of training effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees