Microlearning Instructional Designer

United States

Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
Location: United States
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Human Resources
- Education, Learning and Training
Closing Date: Closed

Requisition ID: req8784

Job Title: Microlearning Instructional Designer

Sector: Human Resources

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: United States

Job Description

We are looking for an Instructional Designer for microlearning who is ideas-driven and passionate about making learning an invigorating and empowering experience. As Instructional Designer, you will join the IRC’s Talent Management Team, a group dedicated to designing and implementing programs that will enhance the IRC staff experience and help them achieve a rewarding career with the IRC. In this critical new role, you will work with subject matter experts within the Talent Management Team and across the organization as needed to develop high-quality and engaging microlearning experiences to reinforce broader learning, or as stand-alone bite-sized learning. You will be responsible for the full project cycle of microlearning development, from initial engagement and ideas generation with stakeholders and subject matter experts, through design and iteration of the content, and to the point of deployment or communication to staff.

Major Responsibilities:

As Instructional Designer, you will:

Work with subject matter experts to identify target audience’s learning needs.
Determine the best mode of delivery of content based on learning needs, adult learning theory, and in consultation with subject matter experts.
Write clear instructional performance objectives and create microlearning content that matches them.
Create engaging microlearning materials/media, including audio, video, interactive eLearning modules, simulations, role plays, games, printable job aids, etc.
Design and implement follow-up activities to strengthen and sustain knowledge gained and skills developed from training programs and courses.
Devise modes of assessment, such as tests or quizzes, to measure the effectiveness and impact of the learning.
Continuously evaluate and reshape existing content for changing needs.
Collaborate with LMS administrator to configure learning products on the organization’s LMS.
Maintain project documentation and course folders.
Analyze and apply best practices in learning technologies and instructional design.

Qualifications

Our successful candidate will have:

5+ years of instructional design experience, including microlearning.
In-depth knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design models.
Expertise in eLearning authoring and design tools, such as Articulate 360, Vyond, Adobe Illustrator.
Proven ability in developing engaging and effective microlearning experiences.
Experience in instructional design for audiences of varying ages, experience, language fluency, and cultural background.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and work well under pressure with multiple deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Fluency in English. Fluency in French, Arabic or Spanish a plus.

Working Environment: Standard working environment

Located at IRC’s New York headquarters – remote work site considered.