Instructional Designer

NADA•Mclean, VA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) is seeking a dynamic and driven Instructional Designer to shape the future of training for dealership professionals. This is a full-time position with a healthy work culture, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Duties require some travel, comprising 5% of the role at times.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in instructional design, with expertise in both classroom and online learning environments.
Proven ability to work closely with subject matter experts to develop content for diverse learning formats (instructor-led, blended, and online).
Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and best practices in instructional design.
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with an ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Project management skills to manage deadlines and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Adobe InDesign preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage curriculum for assigned NADA Academy courses, ensuring materials are current and up-to-date.
Design and develop original training content for both instructor-led and online training formats.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop training materials, including scopes, sequences, learning objectives, and assessments.
Create a variety of instructional materials such as participant workbooks, PowerPoint presentations, facilitator guides, management guides, tutorials, and job aids, translating complex industry information into clear, dealership-friendly content.
Ensure that training materials align with NADA’s design standards and objectives.
Research, write, and edit management resource guides that break down complex, industry-related topics into easily digestible formats for dealership leaders.
Contribute to staff training on adult learning methodologies and instructional design best practices.