Content Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with HR, Learning and Development, business leaders, and subject matter experts to create, develop, and implement learning solutions.

• Manage instructional design projects from start to finish.

• Identify and facilitate technology for remote training sessions.

• Simultaneously design multiple training projects while coordinating project plans, resources, vendors, and timelines.

• Follow up on learning activities to pinpoint additional development needs.

• Create and maintain materials for leadership development applicable to both in-person and online training.

• Partner with Learning and Development to find and contract external training venues when necessary.

• Provide constructive feedback on training materials and courses.

• Develop and conduct training courses as well as train-the-trainer programs.

• Contribute to strategies for eLearning, mobile learning, and virtual classroom environments.

• Audit and adjust learning activities as required.

• Monitor and report the effectiveness of training initiatives.

• Travel to the field to observe the training content and assess learning effectiveness, providing feedback as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, or a comparable mix of experience and education.

• Instructional Design or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 5-10 years of relevant work experience in content/instructional design.

• Proven experience in creating and implementing multi-unit, multimedia training programs.

• Strong understanding of training development best practices, adult learning theory, learning styles, and effective objective measurement.

• Prior experience in training or developing others is highly desirable.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of Training and Development functions and practices.

• Experience in project management and vendor relations for complete implementation cycles.

• Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.

• Strong presentation skills with the capacity to speak in front of groups, conduct high-level meetings, and influence participants.

• Ability to accommodate varying learning styles and learner abilities.

• Understanding and application of adult learning concepts and practices in workplace activities.

• Willingness to travel to the field to observe training content and evaluate learning effectiveness.

• Ability to manage training budgets efficiently.

• Exposure to and comprehension of Learning Management Systems (LMS).

• Proficiency in Captivate, Articulate Storyline, and Vyond.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Advanced PowerPoint capabilities.

• High engagement in virtual environments and effective camera presence during remote meetings.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote / Work From Home (WFM).

• Equal employment opportunity protections.

• Flexible virtual work environment with camera presence required during meetings.