Technical Writing (Instructional Designer)

$35 - 40/hr on W2

Onsite at Rochester, New York, United States

We are looking for a technically minded, detail-oriented, and improvement-focused Instructional Designer to join our Technical Publications and Multimedia Training Development teams. The Instructional Designer will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to analyze, design, and develop content for internal and external technical training programs.

Experienced Instructional Designers who are passionate about people, technology, and collaboration are highly encouraged to apply!

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, factory employees, multimedia, trainers, subject matter experts, and other departments to create training content to meet customer needs

• Design learning experiences with multiple delivery modes (such as in-person classroom enviorments, virtual classrooms, and eLearning)

• Write instructional text and instructor notes

• Develop training courseware, performance support tools, and technical job aides

• Analyze and incorporate feedback from customers and internal teams to continuously improve trainings

• Participate in multiple projects simultaneously

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, such as ITAR, EAR, and CUI, when applicable

• Stay current with the latest trends and technologies in Instructional Design and Learning and Development

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years prior experience in Instructional Design . Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior Instructional Design experience

• Ability to travel between office locations within Rochester to collaborate to collaborate with project stakeholders

• Experience with mechanical and technically complex content

• US Citizenship

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with technical and mechanical complex topics

• Military Communications Experience

• Experience in multimedia content development (videos, interactive modules, etc.)

• Experience with SCORM compliant training and Learning Management Systems

• Knowledge and understanding of Adult Learning Theory and Design Thinking

• Enthusiasm for creative problem solving

• Proven creative approaches to simplify advanced mechanical and technical information