Instructional Designer- Training Curriculum Dev
JOB REQ # 2855_______
Requisition Title: Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Development
Description: Oakland, CA (100% remote)
**OPEN TO LOCAL AND NON-LOCAL CANDIDATES. ASSIGNMENT IS 100% REMOTE.
PERSONAL PHONE IS REQUIRED WITH NO EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT. IF THERE MIGHT BE TRAVEL ADDITIONAL EXPENSES WILL BE COVERED WITH MANAGER PRIOR APPROVAL.
TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR:
Strong ILT design skills, openness to feedback, and ability to pivot quickly.
Job Description (Engineering Curriculum Team):
- Partner with Substation and T-Line Engineering to conceptualize training design and content.
- Define learning objectives, course structure, learning content and assessments.
- Complete detailed analysis of existing content and each task to be trained/supported for target audience, business process, and systems.
- Follow company standards, guidelines, and templates to develop learning materials including student and facilitator presentations and guides, activities, scenarios, and assessments. Create instructional graphics, scenarios, or interactions. Write clear and effective instruction and facilitator text appropriate for the target audience.
- Conduct in-person and virtual meetings with subject matter experts including task analysis, alpha, beta, and answer validation meetings.
- Engage with subject matter experts for ongoing content review and validation. Receive and incorporate feedback. Self-manage assigned tasks and deadlines to complete deliverables. Proactively communicate issues and risks.
Required Skills;
- 3+ years’ experience developing instructor-led, eLearning, or virtual training in a technical environment.
- Experience developing training for utility industry.
- Experience with technical writing.
- Strong knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies.
- Very strong Task Analysis knowledge and capability.
- Strong knowledge of PowerPoint and Word.
- Flexibility to work on simultaneous development efforts, as needed.
Highly Desired:
- Knowledge of QuestionMark and Author-it.
- • Comfortable and capable working on a High Performing Team.
- • Safety knowledge strongly desired.
JOB REQ # 2837_______
Requisition Title: Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Development
Description: Oakland, CA (100% remote)
- OPEN TO LOCAL AND NON-LOCAL CANDIDATES.
- IF PPE WILL BE REQUIRED DURING ASSIGNMENT CLIENT WILL PROVIDE.
- PERSONAL PHONE IS REQUIRED WITH NO EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT.
- IF THERE MIGHT BE TRAVEL ADDITIONAL EXPENSES WILL BE COVERED WITH MANAGER PRIOR APPROVAL.
THINGS LOOKING FOR:
- Strong ILT design skills
- Openness to feedback and ability to pivot quickly and address multiple client needs at once
- Ability to work under timelines with quick turnaround.
Position Summary:
As an Instructional Designer for the SP&D team, you spearhead the development and maintenance of learning content, tools, compliance with legal standards, and programs crucial for our employees' success. Collaborate with Curriculum Development experts and Subject Matter Experts to craft engaging and effective learning solutions tailored to our business needs. Your role involves designing, analyzing, and refining content using various methodologies to ensure alignment with company policies and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define learning objectives, course structure, and assessments.
- Conduct detailed analysis of content and tasks, aligning them with audience needs and business processes.
- Create project plans and track budget as necessary.
- Develop learning materials adhering to company standards, including presentations, guides, activities, and assessments.
- Collaborate closely with Subject Matter Experts through meetings and content reviews.
- Incorporate feedback and manage tasks and deadlines independently.
- Communicate issues and risks proactively to ensure smooth project execution.
Required Skills:
- 3+ years’ experience developing instructor-led, eLearning, or virtual training in a technical environment preferably in a utility industry.
- Proficiency in technical writing.
- Strong knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of PowerPoint and Word.
- Familiarity with Excel.
- Prioritize work of multiple projects; work under pressure while remaining flexible.
Highly Desired:
- Experience with QuestionMark and Author-It.
- Comfortable working on a High Performing Team environment.
- Strong safety knowledge.
JOB REQ # 2823_______
Requisition Title: Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Development
Description: Oakland, CA (Hybrid with 98% remote)
PREFERS LOCAL CANDIDATES: This is primarily a work from home opportunity. That said, if they lived in the Bay Area, we’d likely pull them into a team meeting about every 6 weeks or so. Hybrid with 98% remote. If they lived locally, we’d ask to see them in person from time to time
TOP THINGS:
- Storyline WBT Background, Instructional Design Experience, Collaborative Project Development
**Client laptop will be provided for the successful hire within the service territory. With manager prior approval internet expense can be submitted. If personal cell phone is used majority of time expense may be submitted with manager prior approval. MS teams should be used otherwise.
**Client will provide PPE in case needed
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop eLearning, virtual, or instructor-led learning solutions for technical, compliance, systems, or soft skills concepts, following established instructional design methodologies.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to conceptualize training design and content. Define learning objectives, course structure, learning content and assessments.
- Complete detailed analysis of each task to be trained/supported for target audience, business process, and systems.
- Follow company standards, guidelines, and templates to develop learning materials including storyboards, eLearning modules, virtual learning, student and facilitator guides, activities, scenarios, assessments, or performance support.
- Visualize instructional graphics, scenarios, or interactions. Write clear and effective instructional text, audio, or video scripts appropriate for the target audience.
- Participate in meetings with subject matter experts including task analysis, alpha, beta, and answer validation meetings. Engage with subject matter experts for ongoing content review and validation. Receive and incorporate feedback.
- Self-manage assigned tasks and deadlines to complete deliverables. Proactively communicate issues and risks.
Skills:
- 3+ years’ experience developing eLearning, virtual, or instructor-led training
- Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies
- Strong knowledge of Articulate Storyline/WBT Development, PowerPoint, and Word
- Flexibility to work on simultaneous development efforts, as needed
- Desired: Knowledge of training development applications, QuestionMark,
- Desired: Knowledge of graphic design, Adobe Photoshop, or Illustrator