Instructional Designer

Welcome to Vaco – an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings.  

 

Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 locations, and we have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. We are seeking big thinkers to lead us into the future and explore the career of a lifetime. 

 

• Ranked the #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work for in North America by Staffing Industry Analysts (Category: 500+ Employees) 

• An Inc. 5000 fastest growing private company in America every year since 2007! 
  

Description:

The Instructional Designer supports the development of high-quality training solutions for internal employees. This role collaborates with various internal departments, business leaders, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design and implement engaging learning programs that align with organizational goals. The Instructional Designer plays a key part in driving employee performance, skill development, and knowledge transfer across the Enterprise.

 

Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with internal stakeholders, including functional leaders and field managers, to assess learning and development needs across teams; supports continuous learning and development practices for Enterprise in line with trends in instructional design and technology
• Designs and develops engaging self-paced eLearning modules, instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (VILT), and blended learning programs tailored to internal teams
• Applies instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) to create learning solutions that align with organizational objectives
• Works with internal SMEs to ensure training content is current, relevant, and aligned with business goals; consults with internal teams on integration of learning solutions in daily work practices to enhance employee performance
• Evaluates and updates existing training materials to enhance engagement, effectiveness, and alignment with industry best practices.
• Conducts needs assessments to identify skill gaps, performance issues, and opportunities for team development
• Leverages the Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure effective delivery, measure outcomes, and adjust training programs based on feedback and performance metrics

 

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Desired Competencies: 

• Accountable- Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Collaborative- Partners and connects with others to achieve shared goals or objectives, seeking input and inspiring others to value the same, building trust with each collaborative interaction
• Customer Focus- Builds strong relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions
• Decision Quality- Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Fosters Innovation- Embraces an open-minded curiosity when approached with new ideas and supports workforce optimization
• Results Oriented- Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) required
• At least 3 years’ experience in instructional design, with a focus on internal learning and development required; professional services industry experience with focus on F&A and technology preferred
• Proven track record developing and refining training materials and eLearning solutions for internal teams required
• Expertise in instructional design methodologies (e.g. ADDIE, SAM) and Learning Management Systems (LMS) required; focus on Articulate 360 or similar tool preferred
• Knowledge of SCORM, xAPI, and other eLearning standards required
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies or other project management frameworks preferred
• Salesforce experience preferred

Multiple locations | Remote eligible with management approval

 

Travel Requirements: 10% travel (e.g. 10% travel to differing locations, 90% of the time working from an office)

 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

 

Frequent:              Sitting, walking, eye/hand/foot coordination and repetitive motion.

Occasional:         Standing and bending.

Infrequent:           Lifting up to 10 pounds.

 

 

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