Instructional Designer

Xcel Energy • Minneapolis, MN

2d • $84,900 - $120,567 • Hybrid

About The Position

Xcel Energy is seeking an Instructional Designer to be accountable for solution evaluation and early-phase project creation, including the development of learning outlines, recommended solutions, and instructional design of learning deliverables. This role will act as a thought leader, consulting with internal and external stakeholders to provide learning solutions that meet business needs. Xcel Energy is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company serving millions of customers across eight states, committed to making energy work better and driving the clean energy transition. The company supports a hybrid work model, with many roles expected to work onsite three days per week.

Requirements

• 8 years of learning and development instructional design experience
• Bachelor's degree and/or certifications in learning & development, instructional design, or related field
• Extensive experience in instructional design methodologies
• Proficiency in tools including Microsoft Office suite, eLearning authoring tools, and Learning Management Systems
• Deep knowledge of adult learning theory and how to apply these to traditional and new learning modalities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in content writing, ability to map objectives with learning content, and completing full instructional design analysis and associated deliverable documentation
• Experience in designing and providing recommendations on full training programs with multiple modalities including Instructor Led, virtual training, eLearning, podcasting, video solutions, and other interactive media.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop instructional design documentation and analysis for learning projects, including consulting with customers and internal development contacts on proposed learning solutions and integration into existing learning plans, paths, and curricula. This may include analysis of audience, training requirements, currently available training, as well as business and regulatory needs.
• Write effective copy, instructional texts, media scripts, and development documentation.
• Responsible for tracking internal and external interactions, mapping key timelines, and participating in meetings, calls, and key communications. Provide leadership or guidance on learning in large scale special projects to other teams.
• Partner in the consistent design, development, implementation, and assessment of learning solutions.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

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