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Instructional Design Specialist
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Samaritan's Purse is hiring an Instructional Design Specialist to support its North American Disaster Relief team. The role involves applying adult learning principles to develop eLearning training materials, collaborating with subject matter experts, and managing learning management system functions to enhance training for staff, volunteers, and partners.
Highlights
- Apply adult learning design principles to create training using Articulate 360, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Totara, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Collaborate with Training Team and subject matter experts to develop multi-media training initiatives and assess training needs.
- Manage and support Learning Management System operations and monitor participant progress.
- Maintain an active personal relationship with Jesus Christ and represent the organization's faith-based mission.
- Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of instructional design experience or equivalent education and experience.
- Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, eLearning software, and Learning Management Systems.
- Customer relations, communication, and technical writing skills required.
- Preference for candidates with twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies.
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and on-site medical clinic.
- Position is full-time within the North American Disaster Relief department.
Instructional Design Specialist Full Description
Instructional Design Specialist
Location: North Wilkesboro, NC, United States
Job ID: 17825
Date Posted: Oct 2, 2026
Job ID: 17825
Date Posted: Oct 2, 2026
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What do we believe?
Demonstrate Biblical Integrity
At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.
Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/
What is the opportunity?
Respond with Compassionate Action
We are seeking an Instructional Design Specialist to join our North American Disaster Relief team in North Wilkesboro, NC. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In the role of Instructional Design Specialist, you will have the opportunity to:
- Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ, and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
- Apply proven adult learning design principles to create training using eLearning development software (including Articulate 360, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Totara, and Adobe Creative Suite).
- Work closely with Training Team to support multi-media training initiatives for key partners, staff and volunteers as needed.
- Provide learning management system support and development.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to determine if online training is necessary to meet organizational objectives and be responsible for monitoring participant progress.
- Other duties as assigned
What are the qualifications?
Serve with Excellence
As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:
- Bachelors degree and 3-5 years of experience in instructional design and delivery industry; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Thorough knowledge of adult learning principles
- Thorough knowledge of eLearning development software
- Working knowledge of Learning Management Systems or similar software systems
- Application of customer relations skills
- General knowledge of communication skills
- General knowledge of technical writing skills
- Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies preferred, not required.
What are the benefits?
Walk in Bold Faith
Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
- Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
- Paid Family Medical Leave
- Term Life Insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- 10 paid holidays
- 12 vacation/personal days
- 10 sick days
Type: Full-Time
Department: North American Disaster Relief
Language Requirement: English
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