Instructional Designer

What makes us great

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

Your role in our success:

The Instructional Designer will research, design and develop training experiences and supporting materials for self-directed, experiential, and formal learning to meet the needs of the business.

This position plays a critical role on the talent development team by building structured, scalable learning experiences aligned with role expectations, operational performance, and career development.

What you'll be working on:

• Performs training needs analysis. Gathers information about needs by collecting data about the learners and/or organizational performance requirements.
• Uses a variety of techniques for determining the instructional content of courses, curricula and programs incorporating sound principles of adult learning theory, ensuring that program design accommodates different learning styles.
• Creates design documents for classroom, self-paced/online, and blended learning including measurable learning objectives, instructional activities, and other learning tools and resources.
• Uses a variety of learning technologies and instructional methods to develop instructional materials/assets which may include participant guides, facilitator guides, presentations, videos, assessments, observation checklists, job aids, etc.
• Manages projects from inception to completion and applies a project management approach to setting and adhering to touchpoints and deadlines. Follows up with identified stakeholders to ensure timely completion of associated deliverables.
• Actively solicits and integrates feedback from users and stakeholders to continuously elevate the quality and effectiveness of learning materials.
• Exhibits consistent quality of work. Proofreads and edits own work and the work of others to improve quality, readability, consistency, and effectiveness of learning materials.
• Develops and maintains instructional design standards, templates, and scalable development processes.
• Provides guidance to internal partners or vendors supporting content development.
• Remains current on developments in training and instructional design to make recommendations such as new instructional design technology and approaches.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in instruction design, education or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
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  1-5 years of experience designing and developing interactive learning courses and programs. Experience in the utilities sector is a plus.

  
  
• Standard driver's license.
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles, learning styles, and experiential learning
• Experience with authoring and multimedia tools e.g. PowerPoint, Canva, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate 360, Vyond, WellSaid Labs, etc. Experience with video editing a plus.
• Experience with eLearning standards (SCORM, AICC) and Learning Management Systems (Cornerstone or SAP preferred)
• Exceptional writing & communication skills
• Project management skills and the ability to balance multiple initiatives
• Customer service-oriented
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
• An enthusiastic team player with a passion to create a productive, motivated and skilled workforce
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and manage change
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Benefits/what's in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com.