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Samaritan's Purse is hiring an Instructional Design Specialist to join their Learning Support Team. The role involves designing and developing instructional content, advising subject matter experts, managing online learning portals, and evaluating training initiatives to support the organization's humanitarian mission.

Highlights

Apply adult learning design principles to create classroom, job aids, blended learning, and eLearning content.
Create instructional materials using Articulate 360 and Adobe Creative Suite.
Advise on delivery methods for classroom and web-based learning (synchronous and asynchronous).
Manage the Projects department online learning portal and evaluate learning technologies.
Track and report training implementation outcomes and training data.
Co-lead research on innovative training techniques and support field staff training initiatives.
Serve as liaison for PeopleSoft development and implementation projects.
Require a bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience.
Preferred experience with Oracle Guided Learning and completion of 12 credit hours in Biblical Studies.
Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and more.

Instructional Design Specialist Full Description

Instructional Design Specialist

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC, United States

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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 Learning Support Team (LST) 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 is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
Apply proven adult learning design principles to creation of classroom-style training, job aids, informal learning opportunities, blended learning, and eLearning
Create instructional content using eLearning development software, including Articulate 360 suite and Adobe Creative Suite
Advise subject matter experts on the design and delivery of learning content through classroom and web-based (synchronous and asynchronous) delivery mechanisms
Manage Projects department online learning portal and continuously evaluate learning technology solutions
Evaluate the success of training implementation initiatives and write reports summarizing results
Oversee reporting mechanisms by developing, implementing, and managing the ongoing process to track training information, events, and trainer and participant information
Co-lead efforts within the team unit to research world-class training techniques, processes, and materials developed by other organizations and governmental agencies
Support training initiatives for Projects field staff as needed
Serve as the LST liaison to teams and individuals working on PeopleSoft development, deployment, and implementation
Other duties as assigned

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

Bachelor's degree in Learning, Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or related field and three (3) or more years' experience in a corporate, nonprofit, or civil service position; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with Oracle Guided Learning preferred
12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.

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: Projects

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC

Language Requirement: English

Travel: Approximately 30 days/year

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