Instructional Designer

We are seeking a detail-oriented and innovative Instructional Designer to develop engaging learning solutions tailored to diverse learners. This can be a remote position with the ability to come onsite once a month and will focus on designing instructional materials, leveraging learning management systems (LMS), and collaborating with subject matter experts to create impactful training programs.

Instructional Designer Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality instructional materials, including modules, instructor-led training, job aids, and performance support tools, tailored to the needs of diverse learners
• Conduct training needs analyses to identify performance gaps and determine appropriate learning solutions.
• Collaborate with SMEs to extract technical and functional knowledge and transform it into engaging, accessible learning content.
• Leverage learning management systems (LMS) to design and deliver training programs.
• Develop methods to assess the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics, and implement improvements as needed.
• Plan and manage instructional design projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
• Develop and curate multimedia learning resources, including videos, assessments, and simulations.
• Evaluate and refine learning programs based on feedback, analytics, and learner performance.
• Ensure compliance with instructional and accessibility standards such as SCORM, xAPI, and ADA.
• Conduct training sessions for instructors and learners on the effective use of the LMS and digital learning tools.
• Stay updated with emerging trends in instructional design, learning technologies, and adult learning theories.
• Work closely with HC, leadership, and operational teams to align training initiatives with strategic objectives.

Instructional Designer Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years in instructional design or training development
• Experience in Construction industry, preferred
• Certifications in Instructional Design, e-learning development or related fields, preferred
• Experience with instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, Bloom’s Taxonomy).
• Proficiency in e-learning development tools (Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia).
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with LMS platforms and HRIS integration (Arcoro a plus).
• Knowledge of gamification, VR/AR in learning, or microlearning strategies is a plus

Who is Brennan?

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. (Brennan) is a 100-year-old, family-owned company that specializes in water-based environmental remediation and marine construction headquartered in La Crosse, WI that offers our employees growth, challenging work, empowerment, and meaningful work. Brennan is known for tackling complex maritime projects, providing unique solutions through teamwork and collaboration, and maintaining a family-orientated culture.

Why choose us?

• We are a company voted by our employees as a certified Great Place to Work®, and recognized by Fortune magazine as a Best Workplace in Construction.
• Our culture sets us apart. We strive to make our company the best possible place to work. We work hard to continue to build a culture in which every individual is important and the key to our success.
• Our focus on safety and quality is unmatched in the industry, and our ability to innovate has enabled us to succeed.
• We are a family-focused company and are determined to provide a rewarding career that offers above-average compensation.
• We offer an industry-leading benefits package. We are proud to offer our employees and their families group health, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(K) program with generous matching, annual bonus eligibility and profit-sharing program.

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

J.F. Brennan Company Inc. (“Brennan”) and its subsidiaries will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Brennan, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Brennan mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Brennan employees, or to Brennan’s resume database will be considered Brennan property. Brennan will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Brennan will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Brennan’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Brennan will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Brennan’s Chief Human Resources Officer or his/her designee. No other Brennan employee is authorized to bind Brennan to any agreement regarding the placement of candidate by Agencies.