Instructional Designer

The Middlesex Corporation - Orlando, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Orlando, FL

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

The Middlesex Corporation is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Instructional Designer to join our Learning & Development team. This role is pivotal in designing and developing high-quality eLearning modules, enhancing technical training delivery, and creating comprehensive training programs for both technical and non-technical skills. The ideal candidate will regularly collaborate with subject matter experts from all business units of the organization and will be instrumental in a newly formed strategic initiative to improve quality metrics through targeted training interventions. As an Instructional Designer, you will be responsible for designing and developing engaging eLearning modules using Articulate and other eLearning authoring tools. You will create training content that incorporates multimedia elements to enhance learning experiences, develop quizzes and interactive elements to ensure understanding and retention, and work closely with internal SMEs to identify training needs and create relevant content. Additionally, you will conduct train-the-trainer sessions to enhance SMEs' ability to develop and deliver technical training effectively. Your role will also involve developing both technical and non-technical (soft skills) workshops and training programs, leveraging existing source content, and creating new materials to address identified training needs. It is essential that all training materials adhere to adult learning principles and instructional design best practices. You will collaborate closely with HSE and Quality professionals to address and mitigate historical and current safety and quality issues through targeted training solutions. Finally, you will upload and manage eLearning modules on the company's Learning Management System (LMS).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging eLearning modules using Articulate and other eLearning authoring tools.
• Create training content, incorporating multimedia elements to enhance learning experiences.
• Develop quizzes and interactive elements to ensure understanding and retention.
• Work closely with internal SMEs to identify training needs and create relevant content.
• Conduct train-the-trainer sessions to enhance SMEs' ability to develop and deliver technical training effectively.
• Develop both technical and non-technical (soft skills) workshops and training programs.
• Leverage existing source content and create new materials to address identified training needs.
• Ensure all training materials adhere to adult learning principles and instructional design best practices.
• Collaborate closely with HSE and Quality professionals to address and mitigate historical and current safety and quality issues through targeted training solutions.
• Upload and manage eLearning modules on the company's Learning Management System (LMS).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Training and Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in instructional design and eLearning development.
• Experience working with Articulate and other eLearning authoring tools.
• Proven experience in developing technical and non-technical training programs.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical subject matter experts and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency in creating multimedia content, including video editing and graphic design.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and related learning technologies.
• Certification in instructional design or related areas.