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Instructional Design Specialist
Company | City of Lakewood |
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Location | Lakewood, CO, USA |
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Salary | $86542.56 – $96158.4 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Strong knowledge of instructional design, adult learning theory, and digital content development for a diverse workforce
- Ability to take initiative and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision, demonstrating ownership of outcomes and a commitment to quality
- Skilled in managing competing priorities, balancing urgent needs with long-term projects, and consistently meeting deadlines
- Proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset; able to identify opportunities and recommend practical solutions
- Clear and professional communicator with strong verbal and written skills; able to present content effectively in both one-on-one and group training setting
- Strong collaboration skills, including the ability to build relationships with subject matter experts and cross-functional partners
- Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy, documentation, and version control
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take accountability for deliverables
- Strong customer service orientation with a focus on responsiveness, empathy, and solutions
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Responsibilities
- Design and develop high quality instructional materials including eLearning modules, instructor led training guides, videos, presentations, and job aids for employees at all levels
- Create and update content for in-person, virtual, and self-paced learning programs that align with organizational goals and adult learning principles
- Partner with HR, department leaders, and subject matter experts to gather information and tailor content to a variety of employee audiences
- Develop scripts, storyboards, assessments, and other interactive materials that support engaging and effective learning experiences
- Create and maintain facilitator guides, training manuals, and support resources for self-directed and instructor led formats
- Support Workday Learning users with basic access and navigation issues; escalate technical issues to the HRIS Analyst as appropriate
- Use learning data and feedback to evaluate training effectiveness and make data-informed content improvements
- Assist in testing Workday Learning updates to ensure published content functions correctly and remains accessible
- Stay informed on trends and best practices in instructional design, learning technology, and digital content development
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in eLearning and content creation tools such as Articulate, Camtasia, Canva, or Adobe Creative Suite (preferred)
- Experience using Workday Learning or similar learning management systems (preferred)
- Prior experience with Workday Learning preferred
- Prior experience with Camtasia, Articulate, or other e-learning modules preferred