Instructional Designer

Robert Half - Santa Rosa, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Santa Rosa, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Instructional Designer will support a non-profit organization by creating and developing course content specifically for mobile crisis care teams. This fully remote position is expected to last for 8-9 months, requiring 40 hours of work per week. The role emphasizes the development of engaging and accessible learning materials that align with state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Create high-end audio, visual, and interactive learning tools to optimize learning.
• Develop courses, assessments, curricula, student guides, training manuals, podcasts, videos, eBooks, and other forms of learning content.
• Utilize content creation tools, such as video editing software and authoring tools, to produce instructional materials.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to clarify content priorities and ensure accuracy in foundational material.
• Apply techniques like storyboarding, wireframing, and prototyping to communicate design ideas effectively.
• Develop rubrics for assessing learner outcomes and update materials based on feedback and research.
• Upload courses to online environments, including learning management systems (LMS).
• Support the technical implementation of learning tools and systems.
• Conduct training sessions for stakeholders on navigating online learning tools.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of instructional design theories, practices, and methods, including adult learning principles.
• Proven ability to create engaging and accessible course content that enhances knowledge acquisition.
• Expertise with Articulate Storyline, Captivate, or similar authoring tools; JavaScript experience preferred.
• High proficiency in multimedia tools to create compelling visual and audio elements.
• Technical proficiency in LMS, including content upload and user support.
• Experience developing SCORM-compliant content for LMS integration.
• Strong collaboration skills with subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of instructional design theory with a trauma-informed approach.
• Familiarity with the demands of contract work at a federal level.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan