Instructional Design & Training Specialist

**Hybrid | Johnston, RI or Norwood, MA**

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced learning designer and facilitator to join their Project, Process, and Change Practices team. This person will be responsible for developing, facilitating, refining and maintaining project, change and process management curriculum for global audiences in various formats (in-person, virtual and hybrid). This role will be embedded within the team and will play a crucial role in enhancing the skills and knowledge of the team and the broader organization, ensuring successful project, process and change management execution.

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $55 - $65 / hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Curriculum and Course Design: Develop and maintain comprehensive training programs on project management, change management, and business process improvement, tailored to internal audiences, practices and organizational needs.
• Refinement and Maintenance: Continuously evaluate and update training materials based on feedback and best practices to ensure they meet organizational standards.
• Learning Needs Assessments: Conduct assessments to identify skill gaps and align training programs with organizational goals.
• Facilitation: Conduct engaging training sessions, both in-person and virtually, to ensure effective learning and skill development.
• Collaboration: Work with project teams, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to ensure training content is relevant and aligned with organizational goals.
• Course Evaluation and Analysis: Develop assessment tools to measure the effectiveness of training programs and identify areas for improvement.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of training activities, participant progress, feedback, and metrics.
• Reporting: Implement regular reporting to track progress against goals and promote organizational awareness and adoption.

Experience Requirements:

• 5-7 years designing and developing engaging instructional materials and training programs using established instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM).
• Demonstrated experience creating high-quality training content in various formats, including e-learning modules, instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (VILT), train-the-trainers, job aids, and other educational resources for global audiences.
• Experience in gamification to design and implement gamified learning experiences to increase engagement and motivation.
• History of designing assessments, evaluations, and feedback mechanisms to measure the effectiveness of training programs and learner performance.
• Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Rise, Camtasia) and multimedia tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) to develop interactive training content, videos, animations, and graphics.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) to ensure instructional materials support diverse learners.
• Proficiency in using training software and tools, as well as virtual training platforms.
• Experience with using and managing LMS platforms for course creation, enrollment, tracking, and reporting.
• Understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall), project management tools, and change management frameworks is a plus.
• Work Samples will need to be provided

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, instructional technology, or a subject-matter area paired with a teaching credential is a plus.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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