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Walden Security · 1 week ago

Instructional Designer - Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Walden Security is a dynamic and fast-growing security company, seeking an Instructional Designer to support their learning technologies and development activities. The role involves developing instructional materials and programs, assessing developmental needs, and managing eLearning initiatives to enhance employee performance.

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Responsibilities

Present and make recommendations regarding course design, technology, and instruction delivery options

Define instructional, learning, or performance objectives

Write and develop instructional materials and products such as lesson plans, eLearning modules, student and instructor guides, presentations, infographics, quick reference guides, checklists, etc

Adapt instructional content or delivery methods for different levels or types of learners

Assess company-wide developmental needs to drive training initiatives and identify and arrange suitable training solutions for employees

Actively search, creatively design, and proactively implement effective methods to educate and enhance performance

Work with subject matter experts to gather information and material to develop instructional content

Conduct needs assessments and strategic learning assessments to develop the basis for curriculum development or to update curricula

Develop measurement tools to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction or training interventions

Manage eLearning initiatives and course development

Develop and deploy communications and training plans to support performance management activities and any process or system changes

Manage communication regarding training, HR initiatives, and organizational development areas

Research and evaluate emerging instructional technologies or methods

Ensure branding integrity is upheld

Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Instructional DesignELearning DevelopmentLearning Management SystemsAdobe Creative SuiteCreative WritingProject ManagementAnalyticalInnovationTechnical SkillsQualityPlanning/OrganizingWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAdaptabilitySelf-MotivationProblem SolvingStrategic Thinking

Required

Minimum High School Diploma or GED

Two years of instructional design experience and/or training required

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, other employees of the organization, and the general public

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating policies and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

To perform this job successfully, the Instructional Designer should possess intermediate to advanced skills in: Microsoft Office; Learning Management Systems; Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, etc.); Adobe Captivate or similar e-learning software; Ability to learn other software programs as needed

Current/valid state driver's license

Ability to pass a drug screen and criminal background check