Instructional Design Specialist

We are hiring for an Instructional Design Specialist at our Seattle, WA Headquarters location. This is a hybrid position based in Seattle, WA. We empower our members’ financial lives and create vibrant communities.

How you can make a difference

The Instructional Design Specialist reports to the Training and Development Manager and will be responsible for designing training and development courses that improve overall employee effectiveness, performance, and growth and that are consistent with Verity Credit Union’s mission, values, and strategic goals. The Instructional Designer’s primary responsibilities include developing engaging content and curriculum for live and virtual training and e-learning experiences and ensuring that learning objectives are met in an impactful and measurable way. The Specialist will work collaboratively with the Manager to develop the organization’s overall learning strategy.

We know it is more than just a job

We have continued to maintain an open and positive work culture. We make sure people come first! Some ways we help employees live their best lives:

· Base Pay: This position has an hourly range of $33.46 (minimum) to $50.19 (maximum), with a midpoint of $41.82. Starting pay is offered based upon an applicant’s experience and education relevant to the position.

· Paid Time Off: All employees receive 11 paid holidays per year and 3 floating holidays, as well as paid time off (PTO is combined vacation and sick leave.) PTO starts accruing immediately at a rate of 20 days per year.

· Benefits: Both full and part time employees (and their family) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, with a no cost option available for employee only coverage! Employees have the option to enroll in our 401k plan and receive an employer match up to 6%.

· Other Benefits: This position is eligible for annual cash bonuses up to 1% and a 1% profit-sharing bonus to 401k accounts based on company performance.

· Great Perks: Other benefits include a wellness subsidy, a transportation reimbursement benefit and education reimbursement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Course Development

• Utilize adult learning theory and instructional design best practices to design, maintain, and evaluate live/virtual trainings and online/hybrid learning courses in collaboration with team members and subject matter experts.
• Ensures accessibility for all learners by incorporating Universal Design for Learning Principles into all Trainings
• Write online course content that is clear, concise and accurate
• Produce high-quality micro-learning training videos including voice-overs, screen captures and graphics.
• In collaboration with subject matter experts and other team members, develop and edit assessment materials.

Project Management

• Manage instructional design process for these projects and keep progress documentation and communication with stakeholders

LMS Maintenance and Support

• Create, publish, and test courses in the learning management system.
• Provide support in maintaining learning management system content to ensure that it is kept up-to-date and in-line with regulatory policy.

Assist in Development of Learning Strategy

• Collaborate with Training and Development Manager to develop an annual training calendar and overall learning strategy to meet pre-determined learning objectives.
• Assists in analysis of individual and organizational development needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Communication: Clearly communicates concepts and ideas verbally and in writing. Actively listens for understanding.

· Collaboration: Collaborates with multiple stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

· Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using course authoring software and learning management systems effectively. Learns systems and programs quickly.

· Functional Job Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design best practice techniques.

· Adaptability: Learns complex concepts with minimal assistance quickly.

· Organization and Time Management: Manages and prioritizes both everyday responsibilities and broad level, longer term objectives.

· Detail Oriented: Consistently ensures accuracy and precision in tasks to achieve high-quality results.

· Design Thinking: Designs with the end result in mind including the consideration of learning barriers and how to remove them to enable learners to reach on end goal.

· Problem Solving: Consistently finds efficient and innovative ways to overcome challenges.

· Creative and Resourcefulness: Optimizes resources to improve on existing sources or create something new.

· Continuous Learning: Stays updated with industry trends, best practices in training methodologies, and new technologies to enhance training effectiveness.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant education/experience in instructional design
• 2 years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, training or adult education
• Experience using learning management systems and applications to create e-learning courses
• Experience in a financial institution strongly desired

PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Verity is committed to reasonably accommodating the physical aspects of the position. The following are normally encountered in this job:

• Effectively communicate with diverse staff, members, and vendors
• Ability to travel within a assigned market
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds

Working Conditions

• May be required to attend off-hours and off-site meetings activities.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Working on computers for a long period of time in an office environment

Washington is an At-Will Employment State

Your employment is at will, meaning you are free to resign at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. We are also free to conclude the employment relationship with you at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.

No statement or promise by a credit union representative or board member may be interpreted as a change in the at will policy, nor would it constitute an employment or other contractual agreement.