Marine Instructional Designer

Job Description

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Marine Instructional Designer to join our Marine team in Kennesaw, GA.  This position will be specialized in Instructional Design and proficient in current design models and practices to bolster a data-driven learning model. Will work collaboratively with key stakeholders and business units to assess needs and achieve organizational goals.

What you’ll be doing:

• Identify and apply the most optimum instructional design models (ADDI, Kirkpatrick…), principles, and patterns to create engaging and effective learning modules.
• Responsible for the development and creation of ILT, E-Learning, Micro-Learning and Blended curriculums to augment data-driven learning strategies using multiple delivery methods.
• Design and apply adaptive learning strategies to produce an engaging, relevant, and personalized learning experience that aligns with specific results.
• Develop pre- and post-assessments to measure efficacy of learning content. 
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to capture appropriate technical and product information. 
• Track, measure, and analyze results of content while leveraging feedback and data to improve course material and design.  Conduct peer reviews and mentoring of trainers to adjust learning strategies as needed.
• Apply Information Mapping tools to assess information, determine impacts and identify skills gaps.
• Design facilitator, self-learning, direct and/or alternate adult learning experiences.
• Lead facilitator, self-learning, direct and/or alternate content delivery transitions with the training instructors. 

Decision Making Responsibility: 

• Lead the technical training curriculum development processes and methods to produce specific results.
• Lead the development and implementation of alternate content delivery methods.

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Instructional Design minimum. M. Ed. is preferred, equivalent instructional experience (Outboard) would be considered.
• Minimum 5-year Instructional Design experience, or equivalent instructional experience would be considered.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have working knowledge of LMS systems, Adobe In-Design and Storyline or equivalent E-Learning authoring software.
• Strong technical knowledge of internal combustion and electrical theory.
• Ability to translate technical information into user-friendly material.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.  If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!  

What’s in it for you: 

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing 
• Fertility Benefits 
• 37.5 hour work-week 
• Medical, Dental, Vision 
• Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Wellness Program 
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles) 
• Long-Term Disability 
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits 
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product 

Reports to: Department Manager

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

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