Instructional Designer

Pinellas County Government • Clearwater, FL

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About The Position

Pinellas County Government is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer for its Human Resources Learning & Development team. This limited-term opportunity, lasting up to 18 months, focuses on strengthening employee capabilities, supporting organizational priorities, and improving performance across the Unified Personnel System.

The Instructional Designer partners with departments, business leaders, and subject matter experts to identify performance gaps and learning needs, then recommends and develops effective learning solutions. The role creates interactive eLearning, instructor-led and virtual training, blended learning programs, job aids, and performance support resources using learning technologies and multimedia tools. It also explores responsible uses of artificial intelligence and other innovative learning approaches, evaluates learning effectiveness, and manages multiple projects through delivery within established timelines.

Requirements

• Extensive professional experience in instructional design, learning needs analysis, curriculum development, and project management.
• Demonstrated success developing eLearning, instructor-led, virtual, and blended learning solutions for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Articulate Storyline and Rise 360, Microsoft Office, and relevant learning technologies.
• Working knowledge of learning management systems, adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and accessibility best practices.
• Experience partnering with business leaders and subject matter experts to translate complex information into practical learning solutions.
• Strong facilitation, communication, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and deliver results in a collaborative environment.
• Experience responsibly leveraging AI tools in learning design and development.
• Seven years of professional experience, including three years in the job’s specialized field or assignment; or a bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Adult Learning, Performance Technology, Human Resources, or a related discipline and three years of experience as described; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant certification in Instructional Design, Adult Learning, Performance Technology, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• Seven or more years of relevant instructional design and learning development experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop interactive eLearning, instructor-led and virtual training, blended learning programs, job aids, and performance support resources.
• Consult with stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify performance gaps, assess learning needs, and recommend effective solutions.
• Use Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, learning management systems, multimedia tools, and emerging technologies to create accessible, scalable learning solutions.
• Explore responsible applications of artificial intelligence and innovative learning approaches for instructional design and development.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness, analyze feedback, and continuously improve learning solutions.
• Manage multiple instructional design initiatives, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and deliver high-quality solutions within established timelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level