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McKinstry is a passionate group of problem solvers. We cannot stand idly by in the wake of the climate, affordability, and equity crises. We’re taking deliberate and bold action because we’ve seen firsthand how these initiatives benefit our people, our clients, and our communities.
Here’s where you come in:
We are currently seeking a Senior Instructional Designer to join the team as a member of our Operational Excellence division in our Seattle, WA location. The purpose of this role is to provide training delivery, instructional design & development, and provide creative, high-caliber job-specific training for business operations and project delivery teams.
What you’re great at:
Instructional Design
- A creative and analytical problem solver with a passion for excellent customer service.
- Assess business learning needs and determine the most effective learning solutions
- Design clear and compelling training content to meet business needs
- Be hands-on; work directly with development teams and stakeholders to produce extraordinary training content and agile eLearning solutions.
- Understand unique job expectations and business process for strategic roles and communicate them effectively to desired audience
- Determine the proper blend of learning solution that reinforces hands-on application of the tools, enhances the learning transfer, and engages learners.
- Develop first-hand experience with the appropriate subject matter (systems or products).
- Design train-the-trainer experiences that prepare SMEs to deliver blended programs
- Conceptualize technical/functional content into something creative and effective.
- Conduct technical and editorial reviews of training content.
- Utilize project management skills to define and meet project milestones, communicate issues and risks in a timely manner, and manage customer expectations.
Other duties as required
What we’d like to see in you:
- 3-5 years’ experience working in a relevant learning and development field such as instructional design, education, learning and development, training organizational development.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
- Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail required.
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication abilities including skills in explaining technical topics to novices and collaborating with subject matter experts, stakeholders and managers.
- Ability to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment, can roll up their sleeves, work hard, have fun, and get the job done.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a professional demeanor required.
- Especially helpful if this individual has:
- Working knowledge of Power BI
- Experience developing courseware to current Industry and adult learning standards, performance support aids, online tutorials and/or other training materials, including gaming modules
- Experience with eLearning tools such as Captivate, Articulate Studio/Storyline, Camtasia, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, Flash and Software technology like HTML, Javascript for learning portal design
- Experience working with Learning Management Systems like Litmos (current standard)
- Multi-media development skills in audio, video, and/or animation
Why McKinstry:
Transformational change requires bold action. We must decarbonize our buildings and energy assets to combat climate change. We must tackle the affordability crisis by innovating waste out of our supply chain and dramatically cutting costs through improved productivity. We must deliver equitable outcomes to ensure healthy, high-performing buildings for all.
People represent our most valued asset. By investing in our employees, we are also investing in the ongoing success of our company. We pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive, PeopleFirst benefits package to promote health and wellness, enhance work/life balance and ensure long-term stability and flexibility for our employees and their families. Some of these benefits include:
- Competitive pay backed by 401(k) and profit-sharing plans.
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, vision, and dental.
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Adoption and IVF assistance.
- Paid time off.
- McKinstry University training and development.
- McKinstry wellness programs and on-site gyms.
- Community service and employee-directed charitable giving.
To apply for this job please visit phg.tbe.taleo.net.