Instructional Designer Job

Join the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to serve as part of the Learning and Development team within the Human Resources Management (HRM) Division to specialize in developing and creating eLearning content for the agency. Content will support learning in agency compliance and human resources topics for employees, supervisors, and managers within the Minnesota Department of Health. This position will manage MDH’s use of the Electronic Learning Management system (ELM). This position will also support all aspects of Learning and Development’s programing in support of the agency’s mission to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans.

Working as an Instructional Designer within our Learning and Development (L&D) team, you will:

• Design content for eLearning modules based on the strategic plan of the L&D team.
• Identify, design, and deliver additional content to MDH employees, supervisors, and managers.
• Serve as the agency expert for the State Learning Management System – ELM, managing the course catalog, enrollments, reports, and providing information and training to ELM uses.

This position is open to telework for applicants residing in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota. There will be an expectation to report to the office in St. Paul for team or division meetings as needed, but it will be infrequent.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) or more years of professional level experience in developing and delivering soft skills, organizational, and/or orientation training to adult learners. This required experience must include all of the following:

• Proficiency in design and implementation of dynamic and accessible eLearning modules using eLearning authoring software.
• Knowledge and skills in the design, development, and delivery of training, including via live webinar or classroom training, integration of policy and systems in training, and design of educational curricula.
• Experience teaching in a learning environment catering to various learning styles and abilities, including facilitating and delivering live webinar and/or classroom training.
• Working knowledge with learning management systems or other similar training or reporting software.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Windows-based operating system and programs, with emphasis of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Articulate Storyline eLearning authoring software.
• Experience providing training and/or development modules to employees in the public sector (i.e. State or County).
• Proficiency in working with the state learning management system ELM.
• Experience creating courses on topics related to human resources, leadership and onboarding strategies.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Training and Development, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Communications, or closely related field.
• Education, training or experience relevant to leadership development, talent management or workforce planning.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Amy Winters at amy.winters@state.mn.us or 651-201-5617.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Amy Winters at amy.winters@state.mn.us.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Health ADA Coordinator at health.hr.ada@state.mn.us

About Health Department

Come and work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving, and all people have what they need to be healthy. Our collaborative, mission-driven work environment is a major factor in promoting a high level of employee health awareness, employee longevity and job satisfaction.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.