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Instructional Designer/Trainer position in for Liberty Mutual. Take a look at the job description below and let me know if you would be interested.

Job Description:

Safeco Insurance is seeking a contract Instructional Designer with Storyline and Instructor Led design experience for a 6 month contract (may extend to 12 months).

Responsibilities:

·          Works with a variety of subject matter experts and a Sr. ID to design training courses that achieve business and performance goals

·          Consults with various team members to develop individual training program goals, overall program objectives, and module objectives

·          Ensures training is focused on increasing the capability of employees to perform in their job

·          Applies knowledge of instructional design theory to design course content, working with subject matter experts as an e-Learning specialist

·          Applies knowledge of adult learning theory to identify appropriate training media and methodologies based on audience learning styles, course content, audience location, and point within the learning process to develop more sophisticated e-Learning programs and applications

·          Modifies existing training curriculum, content, materials, job aids, etc. to meet learning needs

·          Designs evaluation strategies and tools to determine whether desired learning and performance outcomes are achieved

Requirements:

·          Bachelor's degree required

·          4+ years of training design experience

·          Prior experience includes working with moderately complex content and designing training for multiple delivery modalities (traditional classroom, online classroom, and self-paced e-Learning modules)

·          Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills

·          Demonstrates strong project management skills

·          Has broad knowledge of instructional technologies and is proficient in the advanced use of e-Learning tools that do not require programming, specifically Storyline

Duration: 6 months

Thank you!

Lindsey Sankey
Technical Recruiter

Volt Workforce Solutions
11601 Willows Rd NE, suite 200 | Redmond, WA 98052

lsankey@volt.com | t: 425.376.1700 ext 73115 | f: 425.702.0415

Sr. Instructional Designer

Location: Seattle, WA

Duration: 6 months with possible extension up to 12 months

Description: 

Safeco Insurance is seeking a contract Instructional Designer with Storyline and Instructor Led design experience.

Responsibilities include:

- Works with a variety of subject matter experts and a Sr. ID to design training courses that achieve business and performance goals.

- Consults with various team members to develop individual training program goals, overall program objectives, and module objectives. Ensures training is focused on increasing the capability of employees to perform in their job.

- Applies knowledge of instructional design theory to design course content, working with subject matter experts as an e-Learning specialist.

- Applies knowledge of adult learning theory to identify appropriate training media and methodologies based on audience learning styles, course content, audience location, and point within the learning process to develop more sophisticated e-Learning programs and applications.

- Modifies existing training curriculum, content, materials, job aids, etc. to meet learning needs.

- Designs evaluation strategies and tools to determine whether desired learning and performance outcomes are achieved.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree required, in addition to 4+ years of training design experience.

- Prior experience includes working with moderately complex content and designing training for multiple delivery modalities (traditional classroom, online classroom, and self-paced e-Learning modules).

- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Demonstrates strong project management skills.

- Has broad knowledge of instructional technologies and is proficient in the advanced use of e-Learning tools that do not require programming, specifically Storyline. 

Skills                            Importance     Experience      Competency

Undergraduate Degree High                 3-5 years          Above average 

Additional Notes to Supplier:

This position is for an experienced Instructional Designer not a classroom trainer. 

Marie Bantin

Recruiting Lead

Toll Free: (877) 457-8634

Cell:        (732) 742-5401

Fax:        (248) 583-1929

Email:     marie@iconma.com

Website: www.iconma.com

Summer Program Coordinator

Program Overview: The Summer Learning Program is an academic program for elementary-aged students in Southeast Seattle, hosted by East African Community Services. Students will engage in academic instruction, enrichment and cultural activities, and recreation. This six-week program will be held four times per week, Monday through Thursday from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm at New Holly Learning Center (7050 32nd Ave S., WA, 98118). The program will serve approximately 75 elementary-aged students primarily from low-income and public housing families.

Position Title: Summer Program Coordinator

Reports To: Volunteer and Education Coordinator

Position Description:

 As a Summer Program Coordinator you will plan activities and lessons for the students and track the progress that each student makes through the summer. In terms of someone to plan activities, EACS is seeking an individual who has both the resources and imagination to create engaging lessons that follow Common Core Standards. The Summer Program Coordinator will also be in charge of collecting data about each student and their academic standings. EACS will administer pre-tests and assessments as well as post-tests and assessments and will be asking the Summer Program Coordinator to collect, organize, and review the results. As the Summer Program Coordinator, you will also oversee and manage Seattle Housing Authority/Seattle Youth Employment Program interns and provide support to instructors.

Preferred Qualifications:

 Currently pursuing or have a bachelors or post-secondary degree in Education or equivalent experience

 Experience in curriculum planning, teaching, and classroom management

 Good oral and written English skills

 Ability to multi-task and be flexible

 Ability to work independently and as a group member

 Familiarity and comfort working with elementary students and parents of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds

 Bilingual speaking ability is a plus, but not required

Benefits

 Gain hands-on experience with curriculum planning and teaching with elementary students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds

 Develop new skills and refine existing ones

 Apply hours towards degree requirements

 Work with an enthusiastic and passionate team of staff and volunteers

Commitment Required: Approximately 24 hours per week beginning on Monday, July 6^th and ending on Thursday, August 13th, 2014 (Monday-Thursday, program does not run on Friday). Training and orientation will occur during the week of June 29^th .

A background check is required.

Compensation: This is a volunteer position that is given a stipend at the end of the summer. 

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to April Ruth at volunteer@eastafricancs.org . Please cc: info@eastafricancs.org

Description/Comment: General Responsibilities: Design, develop and launch training program(s) for business by using instructional design principles to produce a written Leader?s Guide, Student workbook, job aids and testing material.

Additional Job Details: • Perform task and content analysis with subject experts to obtain specific information to be included in curriculum • Design robust training programs targeted at educating both center-based and virtual Travel Consultants, and other employees as necessary, to achieve training objectives. • Design responsibilities will include - Outline/syllabus, text content, handouts and job aids, tests/answer keys, practice exercises, role-plays, small group activities, simulations, computer-based self-paced e-Learning, and more. • Provide scalable support for on-going assessment testing and maintaining historical learning log to determine the effectiveness of training provided • Partners with Quality and Operations to Monitor completion, comprehension, and retention of the content deployed to identify content effectiveness, as well as continuous improvement opportunities and lessons learned • Communicate effectively with clients and students, as well as internal and external organizations to develop and deliver adult learning • Ability to present curriculum and lead group discussions in a professional environment, both in-person and remotely • Apply advanced design processes to enhance adult learning • Create, update, and modify knowledge base content. • Work to set and establish instructional design standards for new content Qualifications • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred • Demonstrated skills and success in process improvement design and workflow analysis • Excellent interpersonal skills, especially written and oral communication skills • Strong organization and planning skills with the ability to develop plans and set priorities • Demonstrated ability to work on multiple, complex projects; strong project management and follow-up skills; strong ability to multi-task and continually prioritize changing projects tasks/deliverables • Ability to work independently and solve problems in a timely and professional manner • Ability to learn multiple systems and processes quickly • Strong analytical and strategic thinker with ability to draw conclusions and determine strategies based on data • Minimum 1 year of experience designing self-paced, computer-based training/courses, web-based and virtual instructor-led training • Experience in Adult Learning Methodologies (ALM) and Accelerated Learning techniques preferred • Experience in the travel industry an asset. • Experience with Travel Global Distribution Systems (preferably Sabre/Worldspan) • Strong experience with productivity tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Internet Explorer • Strong experience with eLearning Software such as Adobe Captivate, Adobe Connect, JoinMe, and others.

Contact: Levoy Young| Sr Professional Technical  Recruiter  | Apex Systems

10500 NE 8^th St. Suite #1525, Bellevue, WA 98004

Office: 425-278-0083 

Lyoung@apexsystemsinc.com  |  www.apexsystemsinc.com

Summer Learning Instructor

Program Overview: The Summer Learning Program is an academic program for elementary-aged students in Southeast Seattle, hosted by East African Community Services. Students will engage in academic instruction, enrichment and cultural activities, field trips, and recreation. This five-week program will be held four times per week, Monday through Thursday from 1:00pm – 5:00pm at New Holly Learning Center (7050 32nd Ave S., WA, 98118). The program will serve approximately 75 elementary-aged students primarily from low-income and public housing families.

Position Title: Summer Learning Instructor

Reports To: Volunteer and Education Coordinator

Position Description:

 Collaborate with Volunteer and Education Coordinator, staff, and volunteers to develop and implement lesson plans and activities

 Engage students in learning through well-organized one-on-one and group activities

 Monitor and encourage students’ academic and social progress

 Exercise effective classroom management of students

 Ensure safety and well-being of all students

Preferred Qualifications:

 Currently pursuing or have a bachelors or post-secondary degree in Education or equivalent experience

 Experience in curriculum planning, teaching, and classroom management

 Good oral and written English skills

 Ability to multi-task and be flexible

 Ability to work independently and as a group member

 Familiarity and comfort working with elementary students and parents of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds

 Bilingual speaking ability is a plus, but not required

Benefits

 Gain hands-on experience with curriculum planning and teaching with elementary students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds

 Develop new skills and refine existing ones

 Apply hours towards degree requirements

 Work with an enthusiastic and passionate team of staff and volunteers

Commitment Required: Approximately 10 hours per week beginning on Monday, July 6^th and ending on Thursday, August 13th, 2014 (Monday-Thursday, program does not run on Friday). Training and orientation will occur during the week of June 29^th .

A background check is required.

Compensation: Summer Learning Instructors will be paid $600.00 for five weeks of employment.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to April Ruth at volunteer@eastafricancs.org

Title: Instructional Design Analyst
Location: Virtual (Remote Work)
Duration: 4+ months

The Instructional Design Analyst develops training solutions using prescribed tools and according to center process, quality, budget, and milestone standards.  The Instructional Design Analyst has the primary purpose of developing training assets (including but not limited to instructor-led training, performance simulation and virtual-web-based training) based on high-level design specifications.  The Instructional Design Analyst requires moderate supervision.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
·         Perform training solutions production on all types of development projects
o    Develop a basic understanding about the subject matter through materials provided.
o    Gather content from Subject Matter Experts using interview protocol.
o    Develop module content, materials and media based on detailed design specifications, using prescribed templates.
o    Develop and edit content to support the overall learning goals and objectives.
o    Review deliverables for completeness, compliance with standards, and consistency with the detailed design prior to sending to supervisor for review.
o    Collaborate with peers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) via professional communication channels to build relationships
o    Review and revise content based on feedback from internal and client reviewers or stakeholders, raise content discrepancy issues to supervisor as needed
·         Support the training solutions development process
o    Use development tools according to defined standards
o    Assist with/ participate in course test activities such as cycle testing using test scripts or instructions; properly document problems for issue resolution
o    Collaborate with peers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) via professional communication channels to build relationships
·         Complete project administration tasks
o    Report status and identify potential risks for own work
o    Receive and act on feedback related to deliverables and own performance.
 
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict responsibilities that may be assigned. 
 
Qualifications:
 
Education:                               
·         BA/BS - Prefer degree in Instructional Design, Cognitive Psychology, English, Technical Writing, Communications, related field or equivalent experience.
 
Work Experience:                     
·         Prefer some academic or practical industry experience.

•            D2L or storyline experienced (MUST)
•            Good communicator, written and oral
•            Proactive, strong organization skills
•            Strong attention to detail
•            Strong proof reading skills
•            Experience as a co-ordinator would be an advantage
•           Experience in using MS Office particularly Excel

 
Knowledge/Skills Requirements:
 
o    Strong written communication skills - attention to detail to ensure quality
o    Basic oral communication skills - ability to interview SMEs to gather content
o    Exposure to at least one instructional approach (web-based, instructor-led, or virtual instructor-led training)
o    Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint)

Should you be interested, please send me a copy of your resume in word format along with the following details ASAP.

Full Name:
Current Location:
Hourly rate on W2:
Work Authorization:
Earliest Available date to start:
Date and times available to interview:
Two Professional References:(Preferably Supervisory references):


Best Regards,
Sunny Roberts
331 Main Street
Poughkeepsie NY 12601
(845) 473-1137 Ext.8037

Why IIC?
1.     We will give you access to top jobs at our clients – who are also some of the largest and best run companies – to enable you to work on exciting new technologies.
2.     We pay all our employees on time and pay the highest possible rate for the job.
3.     We truly believe that “Employee Delight leads to Customer Satisfaction. If we serve you well, you will serve our clients well.” This has been our mantra for the over 25 years that Indotronix has been in business.
4.     All employees at Indotronix, whether billable employees or internal staff and yes, including the President & CEO - have the same Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance and Retirement Benefits. You, as an employee, will have access to the best benefits that Indotronix can offer.
 
If the opportunity given below is of interest to you please do reply “YES” to this email with your current contact information so we may set up a time for a discussion.
If it is not the right time, and you know of someone who could benefit by this opportunity, do recommend someone for this position. Our referral policy (detailed at http://www.iic.com/content/IICReferralProgram) would be one way of THANKING YOU for your efforts. 

CHI Franciscan Health has exciting and rewarding careers with competitive salaries and benefits.  We are a family of hospitals, health care services, and medical providers delivering compassionate care to people throughout the South Puget Sound. We are part of Catholic Health Initiatives, one of the largest not-for-profit health care systems in the country.

Our mission is to deliver high quality care that meets our patients' medical needs while providing emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families. We believe this three-part approach — physical, emotional, and spiritual — is essential to healing the whole person. 

We are currently looking for a passionate, professional Training Specialist to develop and facilitate training and culture programs for our leadership and front line staff in our hospitals and other work sites in the South Puget Sound.  Our ideal candidate will have experience with ADDIE, building a culture of engagement, along with strong relationship building, collaborating and problem solving skills. The mission of our Leadership Effectiveness Team is to create and sustain an engaged culture led by those who we have transformed through effective education and training programs, come join us!

JOB SUMMARY  

In collaboration with Manager, develops, delivers, coordinates and maintains management and leadership development programs, including, but not limited to, Management skills, Human Resources skills and Leadership skill training.  

Education/Work Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Adult Education, Human Resources or related field and two (2) continuous years of progressively responsible experience in organizational development and/or training & development that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities required.  Two years’ experience in employee relations strongly preferred. PHR/SPHR and/or CPLP certification preferred.  

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensure/Certification

·               PHR/SPHR and/or CPLP certification preferred.  

 To apply to the position please visit: http://www.chifranciscan.org/Careers/ and the requisition number is 2015- R0001725. 

Skillsoft is currently seeking a talented Learning Consultant Manager to join our Consulting Services team on the West Coast.   The Learning Consultant Manger (LCM) is considered an Industry Expert and can clearly articulate and demonstrate learning methodologies and best practices to Skillsoft’s customer base, Learning Consultant organization and Sales teams to guide best practices. More information is available at www.skillsoft.com.

More information is available at www.skillsoft.com

 Please feel free to contact me directly if you are personally interested in exploring this opportunity.

 Otherwise please feel free also to share with others in your network who may be interested.

 Thanks!

 Holly Croteau
 Skillsoft | phone: 603.821.3349

 This position directly supports Amazon’s ultra-fast, same-day delivery service known as Prime Now.

As a Learning & Development Specialist, you will play a vital role in advancing Amazon’s unique culture and enabling the success of new leaders in a high-growth, fast-paced organization. Our team provides world-class onboarding, learning and development programs for WW Operations which is comprised of Fulfillment, Transportation, and Supply Chain. We are continually innovating to make the basics quick and easy so we can turn our creative minds towards the more complex and interesting opportunities, which we have in abundance. We are customer-obsessed and innovative in our efforts to increase leadership capability. This means we build our own highly customized and targeted solutions that directly serve the business of our client group. If you are a go-getter with education and experience in L&D, then you should seriously consider growing your career with us.

Responsibilities: •Work as part of a team to develop complete solutions. Participate in the design, development, delivery, and measurement of leadership development events, training programs, and performance support initiatives for leaders in the Operations organization. •Get to know our client group and our business. Learn about their goals and challenges, the work environment, how they walk (fast), how they talk (straightforward); let this guide your work so you can make an impact. Build partnerships and relationships among Operations SMEs and team members in Human Resources to gain their input and participation. •Apply adult learning knowledge to design and develop learning solutions and materials: instructor materials, participant materials, tests to verify learning, job aids, basic video production, elearning authoring, reference materials. Participate in or lead learning design project teams and build positive, collaborative partnerships among SMEs, team members, and stakeholders. •Plan and write content for training programs using rapid instructional design and distribution methods (virtual, classroom or blended) that best suit the content. Adapt materials created for the classroom to e-learning, mobile, and social tools. •Build processes and templates to minimize the development time for new training materials or communication channels, and which help SMEs participate in our development cycle. •Measure training impact. Select or design appropriate strategies and measurement tools. Produce written reports to communicate and gain support for the measurement and evaluation plan. Manage data collection. Analyze, interpret, and report conclusions to make recommendations based on findings. •Facilitate training program and demonstrate the skillful application of adult learning theory in your delivery. Draw upon a wide variety of techniques to ensure engagement, knowledge transfer, skill development, and efficient, fun learning. Ensure learning outcomes are achieved. ·

Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications •BA or BS degree with a strong academic record. An advanced degree in a relevant field is a plus. •5 years of work experience with solid career progression in designing, developing, and/or delivering classroom training in the workplace. •Strong knowledge of instructional theories: adult learning, on the job learning, knowledge management theories, principles in both virtual and classroom instruction. •Aptitude for learning and using technology for both training design and data analysis. •Program management and administration skills: organization, managing details, keeping multiple tasks/projects on track, using time well, and doing whatever it takes to deliver reliable results. •Superior communication skills are a must: interpersonal communication, written communications and classroom delivery skills. Must be able to communicate effectively and credibly with audiences at all management levels. •Innovative and proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise integrity and sound judgment in complex and ambiguous situations.

Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications •Formal training or education in Adult Learning, Human Performance Technology, Instructional Design, Training Delivery, Training Evaluation is highly desirable. •Professional certifications. •Supervisory experience is a plus. •An advanced degree in a relevant field such as human resources, adult education, or organizational development.

Send resumes directly to: jeremy@jeremyrichards.com and he will get them to the hiring manager. ·