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Associate Instructional Designer

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Portsmouth, NH 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ June 24th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The IAPP is hiring an Associate Instructional Designer. This entry-level role involves designing, developing, and maintaining e-learning and instructor-led training materials, collaborating with subject matter experts, and applying instructional design strategies to support training projects effectively.

Highlights
  • Develop and revise e-learning and instructor-led training materials using PowerPoint and Articulate 360 suite.
  • Apply instructional design techniques under guidance from senior designers.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to create training content.
  • Maintain and update existing training materials and process documentation.
  • Implement improvements based on stakeholder feedback and best practices in adult learning.
  • Manage training projects to meet deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Proficiency preferred in MS Office, especially PowerPoint.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred in communication, English, instructional design, psychology, education, or related fields.
  • Work within a hybrid environment at the IAPP, which supports a balance of remote and in-office work.
  • The IAPP is a global nonprofit focused on information privacy, offering a competitive salary, bonuses, benefits, and a creative, supportive culture.

Associate Instructional Designer Full Description

Associate Instructional Designer

Job Category: Training
Requisition Number: ASSOC001648
  • Full-Time
  • Hybrid
  • Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA

Job Details

Description

Job Summary

This is an entry-level instructional design role that works independently and collaboratively as a member of a training development team responsible for the design, development and maintenance of new and existing e-learning and instructor-led training materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
  • Develop and revise instructor-led and online training materials using authoring tools (PowerPoint, Articulate 360 suite) and via writing, research, storyboarding, design and quality assurance, as applicable
  • Execute instructional design techniques and strategies planned primarily by a lead or senior instructional designer
  • Work with subject matter experts and source materials to develop content for e-learning and instructor-led training programs
  • Maintain components of existing training materials using project templates, tools and process documentation. Ensure process documentation remains up to date
  • Implement identified revisions and improvements to training programs based on stakeholder feedback, instructional design best practice and adult learning theory
  • Develop and maintain a working knowledge of instructional design best practices, learning industry developments and visual design principles
  • Ensure training projects are delivered within budget and on time through organization and prioritization of tasks and effective use of self-management skills

Additional Duties
  • Additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent from four-year college or technical school; degree in communication, English, instructional design, psychology, education, or similar fields is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially PowerPoint, preferred

Work Environment
At the IAPP, we value in-person connections fueled by fun, excellence, and communication. To align with this value, we have a hybrid work environment that allows for two remote days and three days in our Portsmouth, NH office.

About the IAPP 

The IAPP is the largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community and resource. Founded in 2000, the IAPP is a not-for-profit organization that helps define, promote and improve the privacy profession. More information about the IAPP is available at iapp.org

What We Offer 

Working at the IAPP is an opportunity like no other. In addition to a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus and a full range of benefits, the IAPP offers a creative, supportive and flexible environment. Other perks include casual dress, a dog-friendly office, summer hours, and sabbaticals after seven years of service. We work in a “get-stuff-done” culture that values respect, personal and professional growth, and an entrepreneurial attitude. We have been named to Business NH Magazine’s Hall of Fame for “Best Small Companies to Work for in NH.” 

Want to be part of our dynamic and rapidly growing organization? View more information about all of our open positions on our website: iapp.org/careers.

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