LaBella Associates
Instructional Designer
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Rochester, NY
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Full-Time
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$25 - $31
per Hour
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Design
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March 19th, 2026
ADDIE
Kirkpatrick
LMS
Edtech.com's Summary
LaBella Associates is hiring an Instructional Designer. The role designs, develops, and manages learning and enablement solutions aligned with the firm's strategic goals, collaborates with SMEs and leaders, and evaluates training effectiveness using various methodologies.
Highlights
- Design and develop a variety of learning resources including eLearnings, videos, instructor-led programs, webinars, and job aids
- Manage multiple learning projects using design thinking, ADDIE/SAM, agile, or waterfall methodologies
- Partner with Subject Matter Experts and cross-functional stakeholders
- Provide LMS support, administration, and content creation
- Assess training effectiveness using models like Kirkpatrick and recommend improvements
- Require 1-3 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, IT, Multimedia Design, Graphic Design, or Education
- Preferred certifications in Instructional Design, Design Thinking, Project Management, or assessment methods such as Kirkpatrick
- Hourly salary range: $24.50 - $31.25
- Offers comprehensive benefits including flexible work schedule, health/dental insurance, 401k with employer match, paid parental leave, profit sharing, and wellness programs
- Supports a culture committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Instructional Designer Full Description
The Instructional Designer supports LaBella Associates’ Talent Development function by designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality learning and enablement solutions that strengthen employee capabilities and align with the firm’s strategic goals. Serving as a project lead, the role manages multiple complex learning initiatives using design thinking, and agile or waterfall methodologies, ADDIE/SAM, partnering with SMEs and cross-functional leaders to create performance-based training solutions. The Instructional Designer develops a range of enablement resources including eLearnings, videos, instructor-led programs, webinars, and job aids; ensuring all content reflects LaBella’s Core Values, accessibility standards, inclusion principles, and adult learning best practices. The position also evaluates training effectiveness through metrics and models such as Kirkpatrick, leveraging data to recommend improvements that drive individual and organizational performance.
Duties:
- Design & Develop Learning & Enablement Solutions
- Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) & Stakeholders
- Manage Learning & Enablement Solution Projects
- LMS Support, Administration, Content Creator
- Evaluate Training Effectiveness
Requirements
- 1-3 years of work-related experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Information Technology, Multimedia Design, Graphic Design, Education
- Instructional Design, Design Thinking, Project Management, assessment certifications (such as Kirkpatrick) preferred
Salary Range: $24.50 - $31.25 per hour
The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.
Benefits
Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Health/Dental Insurance
- 401k Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off
- Leadership Development Program
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Bonus Program
- Wellness Program
- Team Building Events
- Community Service Events
LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.
LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.
