Instructional Designer (Remote)

CAIA Association•Amherst, MA

3d•$85,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Instructional Designer supports the development of new educational programs and the ongoing enhancement of existing offerings. Working closely with subject matter experts, program leaders, and content developers, this role creates engaging, learner-centered educational experiences aligned with organizational goals and industry standards. The role requires a foundation in instructional design, adult learning principles, curriculum development, assessment design, e-learning development, course publishing and management, and LMS administration, along with the ability to manage multiple projects and translate complex subject matter into effective learning experiences. The position is full-time and requires availability during CAIA’s core U.S. business hours, generally 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. It is described as hybrid, with required travel to CAIA’s Amherst, Massachusetts office approximately four to six times per year. Additional occasional business travel may be required. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, Learning Experience Design, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and professional experience.
At least 3 years of instructional design or curriculum development experience.
Demonstrated experience designing educational programs for adult learners.
Strong understanding of instructional design models.
Experience developing online and blended learning experiences.
Excellent written and verbal communication and editing skills.
Strong project management and organizational abilities.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools.
Availability during CAIA’s core U.S. business hours, generally 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Prior instructional design experience in a corporate setting.
Relevant certifications, such as Absorb Create, ATD, CPTD, or instructional design certificates.
Experience with professional education, credentialing, continuing education, or higher education programs.
Experience with learning analytics and learner data interpretation.
Familiarity with AI-enabled content development tools.
Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
Attention to detail.
Adherence to design guidelines.
Collaboration and teamwork.
Proactive communication.
Learning outcome development.
Assessment design.
Storyboarding.
Learning experience design.
Authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Rise, Storyline, or Captivate.
Multimedia development tools.
Generative AI tools for content development.
Stakeholder management.
Problem solving.
Adaptability.

Responsibilities

Design and develop new educational programs, courses, certificates, and microcredentials.
Conduct learning needs analyses and identify desired learning outcomes.
Create instructional strategies that support learner engagement and knowledge retention.
Develop course structures, learning pathways, assessments, and supporting materials.
Partner with subject matter experts to transform their expertise into effective learning experiences.
Review and revise existing educational programs to improve effectiveness and learner outcomes.
Update content to reflect current industry developments and best practices.
Analyze learner feedback and performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
Recommend enhancements to instructional approaches, assessments, and learning technologies.
Create online learning modules, assessments and quizzes, microlearning content, multimedia learning assets, and edited video.
Ensure alignment among learning objectives, content, instructional activities, and assessments.
Apply evidence-based instructional design practices throughout development.
Build or support course implementation within the LMS.
Collaborate with technical teams on learning platform requirements.
Ensure learning experiences function effectively across delivery formats.
Stay current on emerging educational technologies and AI-enabled learning tools.