Instructional Designer

FedWriters, Inc.

2d•Remote

About The Position

FWI is building a team to support the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service in developing and delivering a comprehensive eLearning program for the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. As an Instructional Designer, you will design and develop engaging online courses, microlearning, and assessments for a diverse federal audience — including licensed hemp producers, law enforcement officials, and state and tribal agency personnel — delivered through the USDA's Blackboard-hosted Hemp eLearning Platform (HeLP). FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. Position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferably in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Adult Education, or a related field.
5-8 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Strong foundation in adult learning principles and instructional design models
Experience collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs)
Proficiency with courseware authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Adobe Captivate)
Experience with Agile development methods
Familiarity with Blackboard LMS and SCORM packaging
Knowledge of Section 508 / WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility requirements

Responsibilities

Conduct needs analysis and design learning paths for 4–5 distinct audience groups
Facilitate 4–6 virtual listening sessions with stakeholders
Develop storyboards, module introductions, activities, and assessment templates
Create SCORM-compliant training modules for upload to Blackboard LMS
Convert webinars and in-person trainings to online formats; record voice-over slides
Design short video segments (<10 min), fact sheets, and scenario-based assessments