Instructional Designer

Description

Position Summary

The Instructional Designer develops instructor-led and self-paced eLearning content, collaborating with experts to simplify technical procedures and with technician development specialists to address skill gaps. They set clear, accessible, and branded content standards, create technician curricula for technical, safety, and soft skills, and manage a content library. They ensure measurable business outcomes and technician competencies, update content, train instructors on effective methods, and improve materials based on feedback and data.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and Develop Content: Create and maintain engaging instructor-led and self-paced eLearning materials tailored to diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with SMEs: Work closely with subject matter experts to convert complex technical procedures and systems into clear, digestible training resources.
• Maintain Content Standards: Establish and enforce guidelines for clarity, accessibility, branding, and instructional quality across all training materials.
• Develop Curriculum Pathways: Build structured learning paths for field, support, and leadership roles, covering technical, safety, and soft skills training.
• Evaluate and Improve: Continuously assess and refine content using learner feedback and performance data to enhance effectiveness.
• Manage Content Lifecycle: Support rapid development, version control, and timely updates to align with new systems, sites, or processes.
• Align Learning Outcomes: Ensure training objectives correspond with practical assessments and role-specific competencies for measurable results.
• Develop and Maintain Library Structure: Create and manage a structured library system to categorize content and classify documents for efficient access and organization.
• Assess Skill Gaps: Collaborate with technician development specialists to analyze gaps identified in the organization's skills matrix and guide targeted content development initiatives.
• Train Instructors: Educate instructor staff on best instructional methods and practices used in the learning and development industry to enhance training delivery.
  
  

Position Requirements

Required

• 2+ years of experience in administrative support or training coordination role, preferably in a technical training or education setting.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Cornerstone, Moodle, Blackboard) and other training administration tools.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in record-
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and
• Familiarity with technical training concepts and terminology
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
  
  

Preferred

• Ability to thrive in a high-performing team environment, contributing positively to team dynamics and collaborating effectively to achieve shared goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• 3–5 years of experience designing instructional content (eLearning and ILT)
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficiency with eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Vyond).
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts in technical or operational fields.
• Strong writing, editing, and content structuring skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM, Bloom’s Taxonomy).
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and SCORM/xAPI standards.
  
  

Other Requirements of Position

• Works under general supervision. Independently determines the approach to take and the methods to use. Interprets policy in terms of objectives. Informs manager of unusual situations with far reaching implications.
• Major responsibilities typically require creativity and latitude. Employee typically operates with specific objectives but often few written or unwritten procedures as guidelines. Some policies or precedents for action exist.
• If an error is made while in this position, it will require some effort to identify the error and most likely will not significantly harm the company financially.
• Frequently communicates with coworkers, customers, company executives, and management.
• Maintain equipment and supplies to avoid waste, damage to areas and equipment, and to prevent accidents.
  
  

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this posting are not exhaustive and may evolve based on business needs. All MacAllister Machinery companies are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including Disabled and Veteran applicants.