Instructional Design Analyst

About the Role:  We are looking for an Instructional Designer to join Gore Fabrics team. In this role, you will create compelling learning activities and course content, working with Subject Matter Experts to identify training needs, apply instructional design theories and methods, and utilize multimedia tools to enhance the learning process through the development of in person and eLearning. You will partner with the Digital Training Analyst, System Access and User Experience process owner and Subject Matter Experts to identify training needs for all organization roles for Digital topics.

This position will be located at a facility in Elkton, Maryland, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, analysis, design, development, deployment and evaluation of learning materials
• Develop instructional design plans for training programs, including determining learning goals, defining objectives, and clarifying content structure within the constraints of the learning topic
• Analyze content, target audience, job tasks, and learner environment to identify appropriate instructional strategies and define learning objectives
• Gather and analyze input of Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) to develop and modify instructional material
• Identify user needs, analyze and logically organize complex technical information, and transform complex bodies of information into professionally designed, engaging and effective programs
• Create and establish curriculum development and deployment timelines; work within budgets developed for programs/products
• Design and develop content that meet the needs of adult learners in a training environment
• Develop interactive training materials that include strong instructional design methodology including presentations, instructor and participant guides, classroom activities, practice exercises, and handouts
• Develop assessments for Instructor Lead Training and E-Learning course
• Develop materials using the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate Model

Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience developing online and in person training content for Digital instruction
• College degree or skilled trades degree or certificate in learning development or related field
• Skilled in the use of course development software; online and in person learning modalities and use of social media (for our Gore intranet) to enable learning
• Experience working in a corporate environment
• Skilled in the ability to listen to subject matter experts and use that information to create engaging and impactful learning materials
• Self starter who is able to work in a dynamic business environment and navigate through ambiguity 
• Actively demonstrates Gore’s guiding principles and fosters an environment of inclusion, authenticity, and humility
• Communicates directly and effectively with Associates to resolve challenges regardless of their role or difference of opinion
• Ability to travel up to 5%

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain, R&D and/or Corporate Functions
• Experience creating materials for instruction for ERP, CRM, and/or PLM or related technology
• Transformation experience developing and training in new ways of working

Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.

What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. 

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description. 

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact

Additional Information

Travel%: 

5%

Shift: 

Day Job

Schedule:

Full-time

About Gore

For 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what’s possible — not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.