IT - Instructional Designer at TalentBurst

Job Title: Instructional Designer
Location: New York City, NY - Hybrid
Duration: 3+ Months
W2 Preferred (No Sponsorship Required)

Job Description: GENERAL SUMMARY:
We are seeking a knowledgeable and dynamic Learning and Development Specialist to
join our team on a contract basis to focus on designing and implementing training programs for emerging instore technology for our store teams.
This role is responsible for designing training programs, including formal classes, eLearnings, online courses, and self-study sessions for field employees.
Works with subject matter experts and identifies target audience's training needs, then applies tested instructional design theories, practices, and methods to material development to ensure training success.
A brand consumer and advocate for Client brands and a passion for fostering a learning culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Consult and interact with stakeholders to gain knowledge of business objectives and opportunities to construct learning solutions regarding new in-store technology and its application in store operations.

Create intellectually challenging and personally engaging learning experiences that integrate multiple delivery channels, including but not limited to instructor-led, experiential, online, and mobile learning.

Assist with coordination and delivery of learning programs; manage program logistics and schedules.

Support the selection of appropriate training and performance support elements for the solution, e.g., instructor-led training, web-based training, virtual instruction, on-the-job training, etc.

Select and develop teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, learning and design templates, multimedia visual aids, storyboards, tutorials, knowledge articles, and reference works.

Effectively communicate project scope, status, and requirements to all stakeholders.

Manage the creation, delivery, and quality assurance of effective instructional content.

Implement a process to assess training effectiveness and gather feedback to continuously improve training programs.

Research and propose new, innovative training modalities focused on the unique needs of adult learners.

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS: This position will interact with corporate business partners and trainers in other areas of the organization.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1) Knowledge, skills & abilities:

Subject matter expert in Training and Adult Education Theory

Experienced analyst and highly skilled in communication and writing

Highly skilled with PC skills: Microsoft Office—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Access or other software/database skills, Sharepoint

Highly skilled with eLearning and SCORM-compliant web-based development tools such as Adobe Captivate, Adobe Connect, Articulate 360, Synthesia, HTML, audio-visual technology

Experienced user of project management skills and tools to manage multiple projects and, define and meet milestones, communicate issues and risks while maintaining control over quality, cost, and schedule
2) Minimum educational level:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
3) Minimum experience:

5+ years of experience in Learning Management Systems and keeping knowledge up-to-date

5+ years of Web Design, Multimedia Training Design, and/or Instructional Design experience

5+ years of facilitation experience

5+ years of experience in training delivery and instructional design of multimedia learning applications
and classroom-based learning

5+ years of relevant industry experience, with field knowledge and exposure to front line workers

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