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GT Independence is hiring an Instructional Designer responsible for designing and developing engaging e-learning training content tailored for a geographically dispersed workforce. The role involves collaborating with multiple departments to create, maintain, and evaluate educational courses using various multimedia tools to ensure effective knowledge transfer and behavior change.

Highlights

Design and develop e-learning modules and training content, including multimedia elements such as video, audio, and gamification.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent and accurate instructional design across programs.
Create wireframes, storyboards, and user flows to communicate design ideas effectively.
Use quantitative and qualitative methods to assess training effectiveness and knowledge transfer.
Support preparation and delivery of instructor-led and virtual training sessions.
Required proficiency with Articulate 360, TalentLMS or similar learning management systems, and other educational development software like Captivate and PowerPoint.
Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design or Education and 3-5 years of relevant experience in designing diverse learning solutions.
Experience working with community long-term support services or financial management services is preferred.
Strong skills in project management, communication, teamwork, and consulting with clients on learning solutions.
The position offers a salary of $70,000 USD per year.

Instructional Designer Full Description

Instructional Designer

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: INSTR001900

Full-Time

Remote

Salary: $70,000 USD per year

Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA

Description

Work for a company where you make a difference in people's lives every day!

At GT, we know that our people are at the heart of our success. If you love your work, enjoy collaboration, and want to learn, you’ve come to the right place! Let us help you discover a new passion for doing good in a growing industry.

GT Independence has won numerous awards and recognitions for being a great workplace, including being named a National “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” in 2025! We also received the "Great Place Place To Work" Certification for 2025-2026!

The Instructional Designer is responsible for designing and developing training content for a geographically dispersed workforce in e-learning formats. The Instructional Designer will develop new training for specific programs and maintains and adjusts previous trainings as needed. This individual works closely with a Learning and Development team and individuals across the company to ensure course content and delivery meets the needs of targeted audiences. The Instructional Designer consistently demonstrates solid organizational skills, time management, and professionalism.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Works in collaboration with other departments to plan and design engaging educational courses and curricula; ensure accuracy of content and test online learning resources
Develop and maintain eLearning modules for the company
Create multimedia aspects of training content such as gamification techniques, video, audio, infographics, handouts, worksheets, presentations, and instructional guides
Collaborate with internal teams to create and develop design solutions for consistency in internal and external content and messaging
Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps to communicate interaction and design ideas
Design and use quantitative and qualitative methods and metrics to determine if knowledge has transferred effectively and/or the desired behavior change occurred after training
Support trainers and team leads in their preparation to deliver instructor-led training, virtual instructor-led training, and coaching sessions
Select most effective instructional approaches to create a blend of instructor-led and/or self-directed techniques for a particular learning need and by applying adult learning concepts
Define learning objectives for courses and resources that are measurable, observable, and specific

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Design or Education

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

3-5 years of experience designing and developing a variety of learning solutions.
Task analysis experience and the ability to translate complex processes and requirements into easily understood terms.
Knowledge of instructional design approaches for developing courses for system and process training.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Exceptional instructional design skills.
Strong teamwork and collaboration.
Experience with community long term support services, financial management services, or related fields.
Ability to compile, organize and present information clearly and concisely.
Skills in assessing functional unit training needs and researching topics for course development.
Experience designing and developing with Articulate 360, or similar software.
Experience with learning management systems such as TalentLMS or similar platforms.
Creative and effective writing of instructional texts and audio scripts.
Experience consulting with clients to determine the best learning solution.
Ability to develop and maintain relationships.
Effective and appropriate written and verbal communication skills in a business environment.
Research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Experience applying knowledge of instructional design principles to the design, development and delivery of instruction.
Ability to manage learning development projects and using project management tools/methods.
Proficiency with learning technologies to support education development and implementation including learning management systems, virtual classroom delivery tools, and education development software such as Captivate, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, screen capture, and audio/video technology.
Experience facilitating instructor-led training sessions (optional/desired).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a typical office setting, hybrid, or remotely from a home office!

GT Independence is a national, family-owned organization and a trusted leader in personal and financial services for people in need of home and community-based care throughout the country. We help thousands of people in public health programs across the country find and hire their own personal assistants.

Our Operations team strives to create trust, autonomy and even fun. We believe that everyone can contribute and that the best employees are intrinsically motivated, so we excel because we respect each other, and we love what we do.

We value excellence, but we won’t micromanage to achieve it. If you are self-motivated, we’ll give you the freedom to succeed on your own. Team members enjoy flexible time off, competitive wages and benefits and the opportunity to grow professionally.
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What Culture & Belonging Means at GT: Bring Your Authentic Self To Work

GT is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive community. We aspire for all staff to feel comfortable bringing their full, authentic selves to work. We want people to feel valued and have a sense of belonging. GT strives to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognize that our diversity makes us stronger. It also drives innovation and ultimately helps us achieve our mission of self-determination.

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Original Job Description

Instructional Designer

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: INSTR001900

Full-Time

Remote

Salary: $70,000 USD per year

Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA

Description

Work for a company where you make a difference in people's lives every day!

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Works in collaboration with other departments to plan and design engaging educational courses and curricula; ensure accuracy of content and test online learning resources
Develop and maintain eLearning modules for the company
Create multimedia aspects of training content such as gamification techniques, video, audio, infographics, handouts, worksheets, presentations, and instructional guides
Collaborate with internal teams to create and develop design solutions for consistency in internal and external content and messaging
Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps to communicate interaction and design ideas
Design and use quantitative and qualitative methods and metrics to determine if knowledge has transferred effectively and/or the desired behavior change occurred after training
Support trainers and team leads in their preparation to deliver instructor-led training, virtual instructor-led training, and coaching sessions
Select most effective instructional approaches to create a blend of instructor-led and/or self-directed techniques for a particular learning need and by applying adult learning concepts
Define learning objectives for courses and resources that are measurable, observable, and specific

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Design or Education

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

3-5 years of experience designing and developing a variety of learning solutions.
Task analysis experience and the ability to translate complex processes and requirements into easily understood terms.
Knowledge of instructional design approaches for developing courses for system and process training.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Exceptional instructional design skills.
Strong teamwork and collaboration.
Experience with community long term support services, financial management services, or related fields.
Ability to compile, organize and present information clearly and concisely.
Skills in assessing functional unit training needs and researching topics for course development.
Experience designing and developing with Articulate 360, or similar software.
Experience with learning management systems such as TalentLMS or similar platforms.
Creative and effective writing of instructional texts and audio scripts.
Experience consulting with clients to determine the best learning solution.
Ability to develop and maintain relationships.
Effective and appropriate written and verbal communication skills in a business environment.
Research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Experience applying knowledge of instructional design principles to the design, development and delivery of instruction.
Ability to manage learning development projects and using project management tools/methods.
Proficiency with learning technologies to support education development and implementation including learning management systems, virtual classroom delivery tools, and education development software such as Captivate, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, screen capture, and audio/video technology.
Experience facilitating instructor-led training sessions (optional/desired).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a typical office setting, hybrid, or remotely from a home office!

What Culture & Belonging Means at GT: Bring Your Authentic Self To Work

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