Instructional Design Specialist
Designs, maintains, and evaluates live, virtual, and e-learning training for Verity Credit Union employees — creating course content and assessments, producing micro-learning videos, publishing in the LMS, and shaping the annual learning strategy. Hybrid role based at the Seattle, WA headquarters.
- Compensation
- $33–$50 / hr
- Location
- Seattle, WA, USA
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Part time
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Technical writing
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree or relevant education/experience in instructional design
- 2 years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, training or adult education
- Experience using learning management systems and applications to create e-learning courses
- In-depth knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design best practices
- Skilled in using course authoring software and learning management systems
- Clear verbal and written communication and active listening
- Collaboration with multiple stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes
- Incorporating Universal Design for Learning principles to ensure accessibility
- Ability to produce micro-learning videos with voice-overs, screen captures and graphics
- Organization, time management, and attention to detail
- Ability to travel within assigned market and lift/carry 50 pounds
Nice to have
- Experience in a financial institution strongly desired
Full description
We are hiring for an Instructional Design Specialist at our Seattle, WA Headquarters location. This is a hybrid position based in Seattle, WA. We empower our members’ financial lives and create vibrant communities.
How you can make a difference
The Instructional Design Specialist reports to the Training and Development Manager and will be responsible for designing training and development courses that improve overall employee effectiveness, performance, and growth and that are consistent with Verity Credit Union’s mission, values, and strategic goals. The Instructional Designer’s primary responsibilities include developing engaging content and curriculum for live and virtual training and e-learning experiences and ensuring that learning objectives are met in an impactful and measurable way. The Specialist will work collaboratively with the Manager to develop the organization’s overall learning strategy.
We know it is more than just a job
We have continued to maintain an open and positive work culture. We make sure people come first! Some ways we help employees live their best lives:
· Base Pay: This positionhas an hourly range of $33.46 (minimum) to $50.19 (maximum), with a midpoint of $41.82. Starting pay is offered based upon an applicant’s experience and education relevant to the position.
· Paid Time Off: All employees receive 11 paid holidays per year and 3 floating holidays, as well as paid time off (PTO is combined vacation and sick leave.) PTO starts accruing immediately at a rate of 20 days per year.
· Benefits: Both full and part time employees (and their family) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, with a no cost option available for employee only coverage! Employees have the option to enroll in our 401k plan and receive an employer match up to 6%.
· Other Benefits: This position is eligible for annual cash bonuses up to 1% and a 1% profit-sharing bonus to 401k accounts based on company performance.
· Great Perks: Other benefits include a wellness subsidy, a transportation reimbursement benefit and education reimbursement.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSCourse Development
- Utilize adult learning theory and instructional design best practices to design, maintain, and evaluate live/virtual trainings and online/hybrid learning courses in collaboration with team members and subject matter experts.
- Ensures accessibility for all learners by incorporating Universal Design for Learning Principles into all Trainings
- Write online course content that is clear, concise and accurate