Instructional Designer

$55,000 - $60,000/Yr

Apco - Daytona Beach, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Daytona Beach, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Instructional Designer position at APCO International involves designing, developing, and revising instructional materials for a portfolio of courses aimed at training public safety professionals. The role requires collaboration with subject matter experts and the application of instructional design theories to create effective learning experiences. The designer will also evaluate the effectiveness of training materials and manage multiple projects while delivering presentations at industry conferences.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and revise instructional materials including course outlines, lesson plans, multimedia content, assessments, and job aids.
• Apply instructional design theories, practices, and methods to create engaging and effective learning experiences.
• Develop online courses, e-learning modules, and blended learning solutions using various authoring tools and learning management systems (LMS).
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of training materials and content.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional materials and programs through data analysis and learner feedback.
• Implement revisions and updates to course content based on evaluation results and industry standards.
• Manage multiple program development projects simultaneously by prioritizing project deadlines.
• Track program development life cycles, addressing and resolving any problems quickly.
• Develop and deliver presentations on behalf of APCO Institute at state, regional, and national industry conferences.
• Serve as a member of the APCO Institute Leadership Team.
• Complete special projects as directed by the Institute Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Education, or related field (master's degree preferred).
• 2-5 years of experience in instructional design or a related area.
• Demonstrated expertise in technical writing, training course curriculum development, and training instruction, preferably in the public safety communications field.