Instructional Designer - Hybrid

Our Client, a Public Utility that provides natural gas and electricity to the majority of Michigan's 10 million residents is seeking a talented and self-driven individual for needs serving in the role of Instructional Designer for a 12 Month + Contract opportunity.

Duties:

The Instructional Designer I is responsible for applying adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies across multiple organizational boundaries and levels. Must use industry applications and Company standards of Instructional Design, to create new courses or revisions to online and classroom training solutions. They will liaison with L&D Managers, and SMEs based on project requirements. This position requires strong project management skills in a fast-paced environment with a strong proficiency and experience with designing and developing innovative, interactive learning courses for a variety of content areas.   

• Develop classroom and eLearning training deliverables following Consumers Energy procedures, ensuring all content adheres to adult learning theory, incorporates experiential learning, and is of high quality. 
• Manage upwards of five personal projects daily by communicating with CE leaders and peers, enterprise wide, to ensure deadlines are met and projects remain on track.
• Load courseware and documentation to the Learning Management System (SAP Success Factors/Workforce Connect), interlinking content to internal and external content, troubleshooting and problem-solving issues as needed.
• Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary

Skills 

• Knowledge and/or familiarity with adult learning principles, and the ability to apply instructional design principles to training development.     
• Competency building courses in Articulate Storyline or other e-learning software.
• Well-developed writing, research, and editing skills; familiarity with standard style guides.  
• Proven project management skills.    
• Experience with loading and managing courseware and documentation into a Learning Management System (SAP Success Factors/Workforce Connect).  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office    

Education and Experience *

• 2-4 yrs experience in instructional design and project management. 
• Experience in designing and developing learning.
• The following are preferred for this position:
   *    BA in Instructional Design, Adult Learning or Equivalent
   *    Certified Performance Technologist (CPT)    
   *    Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)