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Instructional Designer
Location: 100 West Anderson Street, Orlando, FL 32801
Type: 1 year contract to hire on W2 - This position will be hybrid, with three days in the office and two days working from home.

Position Description
We are seeking an innovative and strategic Instructional Designer to develop impactful learning experiences that address skill gaps, build employee capabilities, and support organizational goals. This role is responsible for conducting comprehensive needs analyses, collaborating with subject matter experts to design cost-effective training solutions, and creating engaging instructional materials using sound instructional design methodologies. The Instructional Designer will develop and manage various learning assets-such as facilitator and participant guides, eLearning modules, job aids, and assessments-and design tools to evaluate learning outcomes and communicate ROI. As the lead administrator for the Learning Management System (LMS), this position will manage system content, security roles, and reporting.

Skills Required

• Proficient in instructional design methodologies and evaluation models such as ADDIE, SAM, and Kirkpatrick's levels of evaluation

• Hands-on experience with eLearning authoring tools including Articulate, Captivate, and Camtasia

• Strong project management skills; ability to develop and track project plans, process maps, and Gantt charts

• Working knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS), preferably Cornerstone OnDemand

• Skilled in creating and managing instructional content such as facilitator guides, participant guides, job aids, and eLearning storyboards

• Familiarity with video and audio production tools, including HD cameras, microphones, scripting, and editing techniques

• Ability to design and deliver instructor-led training for groups of 5–25 participants

• Proficient in developing visually effective training materials and job aids tailored to diverse learning audiences

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines under limited supervision

• Comfortable working in various environments, including technical or utility settings such as power plants and outdoor training yards

• Competent in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other standard office equipment

• Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to work effectively with diverse subject matter experts and stakeholders

• Ability to analyze training effectiveness and report on learning outcomes

• Comfortable generating training completion reports and maintaining accurate training records and transcripts

Experience Required

• Minimum of four (4) years of instructional design and/or technical writing experience, to include three (3) years of experience designing and developing eLearning courses

• One (1) year serving in an administrator role for a corporate LMS (Cornerstone OnDemand preferred)

• Experience handling the full cycle of an instructional design project, including:

  • Needs analysis and determining learning objectives

  • Designing and developing learning content for various delivery methods (eLearning, instructor-led, blended learning, etc.)

  • Implementing training programs (delivering, managing, and supporting)

  • Evaluating the effectiveness of training programs (through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics)

• Experience designing and developing learning content for various delivery methods, such as:

  • Instructor-led training (ILT)

  • eLearning modules

  • Blended learning programs (combination of ILT, eLearning, and self-paced learning)

  • Microlearning or other innovative formats

Education Required

• Associate's Degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, Psychology, Communication, Business, or related field of study from an accredited college or university

• Specialized Training

  • Training in multimedia production or eLearning development tools (e.g., Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Articulate)

Education Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, Psychology, Communication, Business or related field of study from an accredited college or university

Certifications

• Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) – from the Association for Talent Development (ATD)

• Certified Instructional Designer/Developer (CIDD) – offered by various professional bodies

• Instructional Design Certificate – from institutions like the University of California, Irvine, or the University of Wisconsin (online or in-person)

• eLearning Development Certification – for those who focus on eLearning tools like Articulate, Captivate, or similar software

Specialized Training

• Project Management Certifications (e.g., PMP) – useful for handling large-scale learning projects

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