Instructional Designer

EFCO Corp.•Des Moines, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a construction-minded professional with a passion for building and making a lasting impact in the industry? At EFCO, we don’t just build concrete structures, we build careers, partnerships, and opportunities. Established in 1934, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that make construction safer and more efficient. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, EFCO is a growing, people-focused company committed to Quality, Integrity, Innovation, and Super Service. From engineering and design to manufacturing and field support, we help customers turn vision into reality while achieving the Lowest In-Place Concrete Cost (LIPCC). Purpose The Instructional Designer will play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing engaging and effective learning experiences that enhance team member performance and support organizational goals. This role will collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), department leaders, and the Director of Learning & Development to create innovative learning solutions – including e-learning, instructor led training and blended programs – that align with EFCO’s culture, operational needs, and strategic priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Communication or a related field.
3 + years of designing and developing learning content in a corporate environment.
Must demonstrate leadership and analytical ability.
Experience using e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Rise, Captivate, Camtasia).
Familiarity with LMS platforms and SCORM/xAPI standards

Responsibilities

Create engaging instructional content using adult learning principles, instructional design models, and learning technologies.
Develop digital learning modules, job aids, facilitator guides, and performance support tools.
Ensure all training materials align with brand standards, accessibility, requirements, and company policies.
Work with the L&D team to implement programs within the Learning Management System (LMS).
Support virtual and in-person training delivery, ensuring a seamless learning experience.
Stay current with emerging instructional technologies, e-learning tools, and best. practices.
Leverage multimedia, gamification, and microlearning techniques to drive engagement.
Partner with SMEs and stakeholders to conduct needs assessments and define learning objectives.
Translate business and performance goals into measurable learning outcomes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and scalability of learning content across departments.
Measure learning effectiveness using Kirkpatrick or similar evaluation methods; make improvements based on learner feedback.
Additional duties may be assigned as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing to meet organizational goals and priorities.