The Instructional Design and Systems Specialist is a vital role in the learning and development organization. This position enhances the competencies of individual associates by designing, developing, and implementing learning and development content that will boost associate workplace performance in alliance with the company’s core values. This position will be responsible for performing training needs assessments, designing, developing, and deploying learning materials for managing all phases of training interventions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate learning materials to reflect current operating processes and procedures.
2. Continually follows up with associates, supervisors and managers to ensure the effectiveness of training programs.
3. Produce engaging, clear, accurate, and consistent learning materials such as storyboards, scripts, narratives, jobs aids, and other learning content in multimedia formats including digital and print.
4. Translate requirements into training content that will prepare associates for the next step of their career path.
5. Assess training effectiveness of courses and related materials to ensure incorporation of taught skills and techniques into employees’ work behavior.
6. Periodically evaluate and update ongoing programs to ensure that they reflect current practices.
7. Research advances in the field of learning, then evaluate and adapt these improvements to the content development process and learning product design.
8. Performs other related duties or projects as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related field. May consider applicants with 3+ years of experience combined with a Bachelor’s degree in other fields and/or ISD certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of adult learning theories and instructional design techniques.
• Ability to follow Instructional Systems Design (ISD) models for adult learning.
• Good knowledge of web-based technology such as HTML5, XML, and SCORM, and relevant instructional authoring tools, such as Articulate Suite, Storyline, and Captivate.
• Knowledge of audio and video recording/editing tools, such as Audacity and Corel VideoStudio.
• Knowledge of image capture and editing tools.
• Strong skills in PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to effectively communicate both visually and verbally, and create measurable learning objectives based on audience needs.
• Strong presentation skills and management of group dynamics.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with various groups of employees.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop.
• Ability to maintain customer focus and achieve learning goals

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 10 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse and access all areas of the production and warehouse

The anticipated salary range for this position is between $75,000 - 85,000.