Learning and Development Specialist (Instructional Design) Mobile, AL

  • Job Details

  • Job Status: Open
  • Posted On: October 10, 2024
  • Job Category: Information Technology, Other
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Location: Mobile. AL
  • Desired Experience: 3+ years
  • Desired Education: Bachelors
  • Compensation:
  • Travel: Occasional
  • Relocation: No

The Learning and Development Specialist is responsible for building, implementing, and managing a comprehensive organizational learning and development program to enhance overall company performance and employee engagement.  This role requires designing and outlining internal training programs, driving implementation, managing adherence to the plan, and evaluating the effectiveness of these programs to align with company goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum Design and Training Strategy

  • Collaborate with leadership to establish instructional goals and ensure that learning materials and curricula align with those goals.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts and leaders to identify target audience training needs and recommend overall training strategies at the project, subject, role, or departmental level.
  • Develop and implement consistent learning plans to ensure new employees gain knowledge about company products, services, and culture during their onboarding process. Ensure accountability for the timely execution of the onboarding plan.
  • Analyze and apply trends and best practices in learning technologies and instructional design to create effective training materials.

 

Learning Content Development

  • Collaborate with subject matter experts and appropriate internal and external resources to design and create engaging learning materials and interactions for various delivery formats, including on-demand virtual Learning Management System (LMS) learning, live virtual learning, and live in-person learning. Leverage multimedia elements and interactivity to enhance the learning experience.
  • Develop assessments (e.g., tests, quizzes) to measure the effectiveness of learning materials.
  • Maintain project documentation and keep learning materials well organized.
  • Work with the LMS administrator to maintain learning materials, ensuring they are updated and accessible as needed.
  • Coordinate with internal and external resources to deploy materials appropriate for the training delivery.
  • Gather feedback continuously, make necessary modifications, and conduct an annual review of content for updates.
  • Establish timelines and expectations of learner completion, monitor progress, and provide completion status reports to project or departmental leaders.

Learning Facilitation Support

  • Develop or support the creation of facilitation guides.
  • Lead or assist with train-the-trainer sessions for facilitators.
  • Assist with learning facilitation when appropriate.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree (preferably in education, human resources, marketing, or related field).
  • Proven experience as a Learning and Development Specialist (or similar position), preferably in a corporate setting.
  • Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design techniques.
  • Proficiency in e-learning instructional design software and learning management systems.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
  • Advanced organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Naturally inquisitive with the ability to connect the dots between business objectives and learning needs.
  • Collaborative team player with active listening skills to build consensus and apply feedback.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

  • This is a preferred in-office position located in Mobile, AL,
  • Employees enjoy a comfortable working environment in a modern-classic office space with beautiful views.
  • The successful candidate will report to the Chief Financial Officer.
  • Great company culture.
  • Strong tradition of corporate charitable promotion.

Travel:  Occasional

 Location:  Mobile, AL (onsite – not remote)

Compensation:  Commensurate with experience, plus bonus potential and full benefits

If you are qualified and interested, please submit your resume and cover letter.

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