Term Limited Temporary (TLT) Learning and Development Instructional Designer (SA1, Utils L21)

Primary responsibilities for TLT Instructional Designer

• Design educational content adhering to instructional design principles, ensuring learning objectives align with business objectives. Partner with cross-functional teams and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to co-create dynamic curricula for live classrooms, workshops, and e-learning experiences, utilizing AGILE methodologies for continuous improvement and flexibility. Develop interactive and immersive online learning experiences using advanced eLearning authoring tools. Focus on content structure, clarity, and effective writing to collaborate seamlessly with eLearning developers. Regularly assess training solutions for quality, scalability, and impact on learner behavior and business objectives, implementing iterative improvements to drive measurable outcomes. Create content that adheres to brand guidelines and style guides. Work with evolving templates and tools and look for ways to streamline eLearning production and shorten development times while maintaining quality and impact. Collaborate closely with technical cross-functional stakeholders, including product technical experts, service leaders, program managers, and technicians, to align training content with strategic priorities. Facilitate planning sessions and synthesize input from multiple leaders into clear, actionable instructional strategies. Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Design educational content adhering to instructional design principles, ensuring learning objectives align with business objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to co-create dynamic curricula for live classrooms, workshops, and e-learning experiences, utilizing AGILE methodologies for continuous improvement and flexibility.
• Develop interactive and immersive online learning experiences using advanced eLearning authoring tools.
• Focus on content structure, clarity, and effective writing to collaborate seamlessly with eLearning developers.
• Regularly assess training solutions for quality, scalability, and impact on learner behavior and business objectives, implementing iterative improvements to drive measurable outcomes.
• Create content that adheres to brand guidelines and style guides.
• Work with evolving templates and tools and look for ways to streamline eLearning production and shorten development times while maintaining quality and impact.
• Collaborate closely with technical cross-functional stakeholders, including product technical experts, service leaders, program managers, and technicians, to align training content with strategic priorities.
• Facilitate planning sessions and synthesize input from multiple leaders into clear, actionable instructional strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience : Three (3) years' experience providing full development cycle of e-learning projects from analysis to implementation. Education : Bachelor's degree in Education or related field. (If no degree, two (2) additional years of qualifying experience are required) Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification, and experience(s) will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability. Desired Qualifications : Excellent writing (both creation and editing) skills to produce content outlines and course materials. Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator (for development of graphic elements used in e-learning collaterals), Articulate Storyline, and Microsoft Office (emphasizing Word and PowerPoint, with some Excel familiarity). Experience with Cornerstone Learning Management System (LMS). Experience with AGILE methodologies. Experience developing materials for safety-related topics, as covered by OSHA and other Federal, state, and local regulations.
• Experience : Three (3) years' experience providing full development cycle of e-learning projects from analysis to implementation.
• Education : Bachelor's degree in Education or related field. (If no degree, two (2) additional years of qualifying experience are required)

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent writing (both creation and editing) skills to produce content outlines and course materials.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator (for development of graphic elements used in e-learning collaterals), Articulate Storyline, and Microsoft Office (emphasizing Word and PowerPoint, with some Excel familiarity).
• Experience with Cornerstone Learning Management System (LMS).
• Experience with AGILE methodologies.
• Experience developing materials for safety-related topics, as covered by OSHA and other Federal, state, and local regulations.

Other Qualifications

• How to Apply : In addition to fully completing the online application, we require candidates to attach a current resume, and cover letter describing your work experience(s) and how that makes you a good candidate for this temporary role. The full salary range for this position is $51.88 per hour - $77.82 per hour. Workplace Environment/Expectation : This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. City employees will have the option to work remotely two days a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor. Who may apply : The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits If you have any questions, please contact Heather Baldwin-Stewart at Heather.BaldwinStewart@seattle.gov .

How to Apply

• In addition to fully completing the online application, we require candidates to attach a current resume, and cover letter describing your work experience(s) and how that makes you a good candidate for this temporary role.
• The full salary range for this position is $51.88 per hour - $77.82 per hour.

Workplace Environment/Expectation

• This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. City employees will have the option to work remotely two days a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.

Benefits

• The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: Benefits - Human Resources | seattle.gov

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