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AWWA is hiring an Instructional Designer II. The role involves developing and designing technical educational content for the water industry, utilizing various methods like eLearning and blended learning, and collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and relevance. The position requires managing curriculum development, aligning course content with objectives, and revising materials for compliance.

Highlights

Develop educational curricula for various delivery methods including eLearning and in-person sessions.
Collaborate with experts to create engaging and understandable content.
Utilize authoring tools and LMS platforms for content management.
Compensation ranges from $71,500 to $81,500 annually with a comprehensive benefits package.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Education or Instructional Design; a Master's degree is preferred.
Minimum 2-4 years of experience in adult education design and instructional development.
Proficiency with Adobe Suite, Articulate Rise 360, and LMS platforms required.
Includes benefits like retirement contributions, medical plans, paid time off, and flexible work schedules.

Instructional Designer II Full Description

Instructional Designer ll

AWWA

Denver, Colorado, United States

(hybrid)

Member Company

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Posted 2 days ago

Job Type

Full-Time

Salary

$71,500.00 - $81,500.00

Salary - Type

Yearly Salary

Job Function

AWWA Staff

Description

Are you looking for employment with a purpose? Join the team at American Water Works Association! At AWWA, you’ll find purpose, great benefits, relaxed culture, collaborative colleagues and interesting work. Our mission is providing solutions to effectively manage water, the world’s most vital resource.

We are seeking an Instructional Designer II to develop and design accurate, relevant and timely technical live and asynchronous educational curriculum for learners in the water industry.

This is not a 100% remote job. AWWA runs on a hybrid reporting schedule with at least 3 days in the Denver office and 2 days of remote reporting.

Essential Job Functions

Design and develop educational curriculum and instruction for in-person and remote delivery at a national level through various methods including eLearning, instructor-led, virtual, and blended learning.
- In partnership with the Manager, Education and Workforce, identify relevant content for delivery to learners
- Manage and collaborate with subject matter experts, consultants or other invested parties to identify learning objectives and translate complex information into clear and engaging content
- Evaluate course content to align objectives, activities, and assessments for desired outcomes
- Ensure all educational output is informed by adult learning theory
- Use authoring tools and learning management systems to develop and manage content
Revise and redesign content to align with new compliance and regulatory principles
- Evaluate, revise, and redesign course content to eliminate gaps in existing materials
- Use course data and feedback to inform future content and assessment design
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned including but not limited to:
- Track activities and produce reports for project leaders, executive staff, and volunteers as needed
- Attend team meetings, conferences, and training as needed
- Know, understand, and follow employee guidelines, employment policies, and department or company procedures

Requirements

Education, Certification or Formal Training:

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, or other related area required. Master’s degree preferred.

Work Experience:

Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years’ experience in education and/or learning and development focused on adult education design required
- Demonstrated understanding of adult learning theory required
- Demonstrated experience leading and/or facilitating discussions with technical experts required
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering educational content required
- Understanding of K-12 educational theory, desirable
- Project management experience preferred
- Knowledge of water industry and/or membership associations preferred
Minimum of three years’ experience in science, engineering, or technical education topics for adults, preferred
Minimum of two (2) year experience writing and analyzing both formative and summative assessments
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience developing asynchronous e-learning courses including Adobe suite of products, including Articulate Rise 360, and some light video editing (e.g. Biteable) and LMS platforms required
Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Support AWWA mission and vision in all interactions
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in an evolving work environment with shifting time frames
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with an acute ability to listen attentively and to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization and/or with external customers, clients, members
Demonstrated proficiency in consultative skills when addressing inquiries
Willingness and desire to collaborate to foster a positive, fulfilling work environment

Demonstrated strengths in organizational, attention-to-detail, follow-through, analytical, reasoning, critical thinking, project management, and problem-solving skills

Compensation/Benefits
Pay is dependent upon qualifications; Pay range is targeted between $71,500 - $81,500 per year and is paired with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Immediate eligibility and vesting for retirement savings plan with a 6% employer contribution and up to an additional 3% company match upon hire.
Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with generous cost sharing by employer.
Three separate paid time off accounts (Vacation, Sick, and Personal).
Flexible work schedules (Flex Fridays and Hybrid Remote Work Policy).
Eligible for discretionary bonus.

The position is open until filled. Please include a cover letter with resume.

As an employer dedicated to equal employment opportunity, minorities, women, veterans and disabled are encouraged to apply.

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