Instructional Designer

Job Title: Instructional Designer

Location: Tonawanda, NY 14150

Duration: 6 Months

Pay Rate: $30/hr

Position Summary

• This position will be responsible for designing and managing training solutions for our internal clients. Successful candidates must demonstrate high levels of leadership capability, a team-oriented focus, and an ability to meet the needs of the customer.
• We are seeking a learning professional with experience in instructional design, which includes developing and/or redesigning instructor-led and web-based courses or curricula, and associated training materials/documents (guides, instructor books, assessments, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop innovating and engaging training based on input from subject matter experts (SMEs), written materials, previous training courses, etc.
• Write, design, and develop training courses using multiple delivery methods (instructor-led, eLearning, simulation, tutorial, videos, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Instructional Technology, or related disciplines
• 3-5 years professional experience designing and developing training programs using different delivery methods (instructor-led, eLearning, videos, etc.)
• Experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge and application of adult learning theories and principles
• Strong interpersonal skills in both SME and team interactions
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Proficient in eLearning authoring tools such as Adobe Captivate, Articulate, Synthesia
• Experience creating storyboards/content outlines
• General graphic design knowledge and Adobe PhotoShop, InDesign, Illustrator (preferred but not required)

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com

Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.

California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.

LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $30.00/hr.