Instructional Designer

$55,000 - $65,000/Yr

Pathfinder Hospitality Solutions - Houston, TX

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Houston, TX

About the position

As an Instructional Designer with Pathfinder, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing and improving all internal and external learning opportunities and courses. This position involves collaborating closely with the Training Manager to implement new methodologies and delivery technologies that are essential for the development of programs provided to our members and the community. Your work will directly impact the quality of training and education that our organization offers, ensuring that we maintain our commitment to providing platinum service. In this role, you will be responsible for creating engaging learning activities and compelling course content that not only enhances retention but also facilitates the transfer of knowledge. You will work with business subject matter experts to identify the training needs of the target audience and design content and tools that effectively impact portfolio performance. Utilizing instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE, you will visualize instructional graphics, user interfaces, and the final product, ensuring that all materials are interactive and effective. You will also conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and content, applying proven instructional design theories and practices to develop courses that are both engaging and educational. This includes providing gamification, knowledge assessments, exercises, and activities that enhance the learning process. Additionally, you will be responsible for designing a variety of instructional materials for traditional instructor-led courses, online programs, and web-based learning aids. Staying updated on emerging instructional technologies, such as augmented reality software, will be crucial as you make recommendations for future enhancements. This position is fully remote, with minimal travel required (up to 5% of the time) to our headquarters in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer of knowledge.
• Work with business subject matter experts to identify target audience training needs and effectively design content and tools to impact portfolio performance.
• Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface, and the finished product using instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE.
• Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and content.
• Apply proven instructional design theories, practice, and methodologies to the development of interactive and effective courses.
• Provide gamification, knowledge assessments, exercises, and activities that enhance the learning process.
• Decide on the criteria used to judge learner's performance and develop assessment instruments.
• Utilize a Learning Management System (iSolved experience is a plus) for effective delivery and maintenance of courses and curricula.
• Design a variety of instructional materials for traditional instructor-led courses, online programs, web-based learning aids or products, and other programs as needed.
• Remain aware of all emerging instructional technologies (i.e., augmented reality software) and make recommendations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional instructional design and training enablement experience.
• Solid knowledge of course development software and Learning Management Systems, with iSolved LMS highly preferred.
• Proficiency in authoring programs such as Articulate, Captivate, and Camtasia, along with eLearning development experience.
• Proven ability to complete the full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate).
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and fundamental skills in training curriculum design and evaluation.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work autonomously.
• Highly computer literate with in-depth knowledge of MS Office, G-Suite, and other web-based systems.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Wellness program
• Flexible PTO and Vacation
• Birthday Pay
• Additional paid time off for Community Involvement
• IRA Match Program
• Mental Health & Wellness Program including a Life Coach
• Employee Development Program
• Discounted hotel stays for brands within our portfolio