Purpose

The Instructional Designer will play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing engaging and effective learning experiences that enhance team member performance and support organizational goals. This role will collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), department leaders, and the Director of Learning & Development to create innovative learning solutions - including e-learning, instructor led training and blended programs - that align with EFCO's culture, operational needs, and strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Development (50%)

Create engaging instructional content using adult learning principles, instructional design models, and learning technologies. Develop digital learning modules, job aids, facilitator guides, and performance support tools. Ensure all training materials align with brand standards, accessibility, requirements, and company policies.

Technology and Implementation (25%)
Work with the L& D team to implement programs within the Learning Management System (LMS). Support virtual and in-person training delivery, ensuring a seamless learning experience. Stay current with emerging instructional technologies, e-learning tools, and best. practices. Leverage multimedia, gamification, and microlearning techniques to drive engagement.

Collaboration and Needs Analysis (20%)

Partner with SMEs and stakeholders to conduct needs assessments and define learning objectives. Translate business and performance goals into measurable learning outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and scalability of learning content across departments.

Evaluation (5%)
Measure learning effectiveness using Kirkpatrick or similar evaluation methods; make improvements based on learner feedback.

Additional duties may be assigned as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Communication or a related field.
• Experience: 3 + years of designing and developing learning content in a corporate environment.
• Certification(s) and License(s): N/A
• Leadership: Must demonstrate leadership and analytical ability.
• Computer Skills: Experience using e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Rise, Captivate, Camtasia).
• Other Requirements: Familiarity with LMS platforms and SCORM/xAPI standards

Core Competencies

• Direction, Planning, Organization: Sets clear objectives, aligns efforts, and manages time and resources to achieve results.

• Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.

• Analysis: Breaks down complex information to identify patterns, relationships, and root causes.

• Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.

• Written Communication: Communicates effectively in writing, producing clear, concise, and professional content.

Working Arrangement

• This role will work 100% onsite at our Des Moines, IA location.