Instructional Designer

At VyStar, we offer competitive pay, an excellent benefit package that includes a 401(k) Plan, an extensive paid technical and on-the-job training program, and tuition reimbursement–available to all full and part time employees.  Part time positions start at a minimum of 30 hours per week.

We encourage you to become a part of VyStar Credit Union’s family of employees.

Instructional Designer

Accountability Statement  

This position will plan, organize, develop and analyze training curricula, materials, elearning and programs to meet specific training needs and business goals. Works with management to ensure course materials are current and relevant to training needs. Facilitates training during introduction of new courses. Tracks and analyzes training programs by examining learners’ satisfaction levels, proficiency testing and job performance. Provides mentoring and guidance to trainers on all aspects of instructional design.

Essential Job Functions

Note: This position can be based in Jacksonville, Orlando or Atlanta

• Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer
• Work with subject matter experts and identify target audience’s training needs
• State instructional end goals and create content that matches them
• Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process
• Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface and the finished product
• Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts
• Apply tested instructional design theories, practice and methods
• Create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, skill practices, games etc)
• Decide on the criteria used to judge learner’s performance and develop assessment instruments
• Maintain project documentation and course folders

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

• 3+ years’ experience in designing training/curriculum
• Strong working knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design models
• Proven working experience in instructional design and with instructional technology
• Lesson and curriculum planning skills
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with one or more of the following is highly preferred: Camtasia, Adobe Illustrator, Captivate, Storyline
• Solid knowledge of course development software and at least one Learning Management System
• Visual design skills and experience in storyboarding
• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts

Education

Required:

• Associate’s degree in related field or formal accredited training in instructional design methodologies

Disclaimers And Work Environment

Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment.  The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions.  The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As required or requested, may exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

VyStar Credit Union is not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at VyStar via e-mail, internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of VyStar Credit Union.

No placement fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.

Thank you for your inquiry regarding our current job opening.  Your resume will be carefully reviewed against the position requirements. Should your experience and skills match, you will be contacted by one of our Human Resources department staff members.

Thank you again for your interest in this position!

VyStar Credit Union Human Resources