Salary : $70,284.00 - $108,951.00 Annually
Location : Durham, NC
Job Type : Full time with benefits
Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid
Job Number : 25-05289
Department : Human Resources
Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Position Description
Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range : $70,284 - $84,340
Work Days / Hours : 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm
The City of Durham's is an accomplished, diverse, energetic team embracing and inspiring the joy of public service. We aggressively challenge assumptions of what is possible, moving towards a future that is more just, productive and rewarding for all employees. Join us if you're ready to share your talents, learn new skills and build relationships in service to the City of Durham!
Under the general direction of the Learning and Development Manager, the Instructional Designer / Trainer plays a critical role in developing, designing, and delivering effective learning materials and training programs to support the City of Durham's learning and development goals. This role involves analyzing training needs, creating engaging and interactive learning content, implementing training programs, and evaluating their effectiveness. The Instructional Designer / Trainer collaborates with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and other team members to ensure the successful execution of learning solutions.
Duties / Responsibilities
ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS : Needs Analysis :
- Conduct needs assessments to identify performance gaps and learning objectives.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand the learning requirements and organizational goals.
Curriculum Development :
Design and develop engaging and interactive learning materials for different target audiences.Attends meetings to provide consultation and professional assistance to departments.Content Creation :
Use instructional design principles to create effective learning content that aligns with adult learning theory.Utilize various media formats, including text, graphics, audio, video, and simulations, to enhance the learning experience.Ensure content is accessible, user-friendly, and compatible with various learning platforms.Program Administration and Training Delivery :
Administers learning programs and evaluates those learning programs using performance measures and recommends improvements.Conduct training sessions, either in-person or through virtual platforms, to deliver the learning content to participants.Facilitate engaging and interactive training sessions to promote learner participation and knowledge retention.Promotes programs and other departments initiatives and functions.Updates and maintains databases, online systems, and webpages; researches updates, compiles, analyzes, and / or reviews.Research, Evaluation and Improvement :
Research, compile, and analyze information, and preparing reports.Conduct evaluations of training programs to assess their effectiveness and gather participant feedback.Analyze training results and feedback to improve and update training content as needed.Consult with management and other staff on recommendations for improvements including updating strategic planning initiatives.Learning Management System (LMS) Management :
Administer the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring accurate course listings, user enrollments, and reporting.Monitor learner progress and maintain records of training completion and certifications.Collaboration and Project Management :
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to ensure successful project completion.Manage instructional design projects, including timelines, resources, and deliverables.Stay Updated on Industry Trends :
Continuously research and stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, instructional design, and training trends.Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Training, or a related field.Five years of proven experience in instructional design, curriculum development, and training delivery.Additional Preferred Skills
Professional certification in Training and Development is helpful.Proven experience in instructional design, curriculum development, and training delivery.Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, Bloom's taxonomy).Proficiency in using instructional design tools and software (e.g., Adobe Captivate, Camtasia).Strong presentation and facilitation skills.Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.Strong project management and organizational skills.Adaptability and ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.Benefits - General Full-Time Employees
12-13 paid holidays per year13 standard work days of vacation per year13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement2 weeks paid military leave per yearMedical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plansState and City retirement plansShort and long term disability plansPaid temporary disability leave for specified conditionsCity contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement SystemPaid funeral leaveEmployee Assistance Program - personal and family counselingPaid life insurance equal to annual salary48 hours for volunteer work each year4 hours parental leave each yearWorkman's Compensation Insurance457 Deferred Compensation PlansBenefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)State retirement planBenefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hireHealth insurance effective first day of the month following date of hireDental and life insurance, after one year of servicePro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of serviceWhere did you first hear about this opportunity?
City of Durham WebsiteWalk inJob fairEmployee referralProfessional organizationPlease list the organization in "other" box belowInternet postingPlease list the specific web site in the "other" box belowCraig's ListFacebookLinkedInGlassDoorgovernmentjobs.comMonster.comEmployment Security CommissionMagazine / NewspaperOtherIf you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)Associates DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctoral Degree (PhD , Juris DoctorateHow many years of related experience do you have in instructional design, curriculum development, and training delivery?
No related experienceLess than 1 year of related experience1 year but less than 3 years related experience3 years but less than 5 years related experience5 or more years related experienceRequired Question
Salary : $70,284 - $84,340
