Training, Training, Training!

Lately, I have seen an abundance of jobs in the training and development field. As of this morning, I have an Instructional Designer position in the Greater Sacramento Area. This is a 2 month contract position. The ideal candidate will bring 5 years of instructional design experience including work with SCORM and ADDIE. Please contact me if you are interested and qualified. Email is the best way to reach me: ashroyer@kforce.com


Instructional Designer

Great Sacramento Area, CA
2 month+ contract

Responsibilities:

• Designs and develops training programs using sound instructional design methodology and adult learning principles
• Designs and develops training material for computer-based instructor-led, and self-paced training using sound instructional design methodology. Materials include eLearning scripts, storyboards, practice exercises, online course content, simulations, trainer guides, student guides, job aids or quick reference guides, PowerPoint presentations
• Develops and administers evaluation tools used to assess the effectiveness of training programs
• Applies In-depth knowledge of authoring methods, text formatting, screen capture, and design requirements for instructional reference materials
• Demonstrates knowledge of training development and delivery methodologies, including blended learning approaches
• May deliver new courses once developed and/or support trainer in implementation and/or delivery of courseware.

General Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, or related field preferred
• Training experience within a corporate environment
• At least five years experience as a corporate trainer and/or instructional designer, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• General knowledge of adult learning theory and Instructional Systems Design (ADDIE model)
• Proficiency with a variety of software applications including Adobe Captivate, Adobe Breeze or other online course development applications.
• Demonstrated presentation skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Managers timelines, assignments and work plans
• Functions independently with general oversight and direction within parameters provided
• Familiarity with the healthcare insurance industry is preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Experience working with SCORM 2004 and publishing online content for Learning Management System Delivery is preferred
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and technical skills
• Intermediate to advanced level experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience with MS Project, MS Access, and MeetingPlace or other web conferencing software a plus
• Knowledge and document management experience a plus
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems a plus
• Experience with training metrics and measurement utilities (e.g. knowledge of Kirkpatrick’s 4 Levels of Evaluation, tools like Metrics That Matter) a plus