Instructional Designer

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

The Instructional Designer I is primarily responsible for the analysis, design, development and evaluation of current and new learning materials. This position also provides support for system-wide implementation of training programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from and reports directly to the Franchise Training Design Manager

Exercises supervision over: n/a

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Design and develop training content for eLearning and instructor-led courses
• Analyze training project requests, and identify instructional design solutions to close performance gaps
• Develop assessment tools to measure training outcomes
• Evaluate and revise content for existing training materials
• Assist in the design and development of training plans for new training initiatives
• Analyze content from subject matter experts and generate learning objectives
• Perform other job related duties as assigned

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

Less than 25% required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Intermediate knowledge of e-learning course development tools (Lectora Inspire, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate)
• Knowledge of ADDIE instructional design process and proven ability to apply adult learning principles to multiple training environments
• Knowledge of instructional design and training evaluation methods
• Experience publishing and maintaining courses on Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Extremely detail-oriented and process-driven
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Thrives in an autonomous work environment with limited directionbut when needed, also works well in a team environment
• Adaptable, responsive, assertive, self-directed, critical thinker

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

Education: Bachelors Degree in Education, Instructional Design, or related field, OR 5 years equivalent combination of related education and/or training

Experience: 2 years of experience developing instructional/training materials; proven experience with designing content using eLearning development tools (provide portfolio of design work if available); previous employment in restaurant or hospitality environment a plus but not required

STANDARD HOURS

Monday Friday

8:00 AM 5:00 PM

BREAK PERIOD

A 1-hour non-paid lunch break is permitted and encouraged.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION

Exempt from overtime (salaried)

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
• Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
• Making observations
• Communicating with others
• Reading and writing

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office environment; work with computer and office equipment

Essential job functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.