City of Atlanta
Instructional Design Specialist, Sr
Posting expires: 11/14/2025
Job Description Salary range: $51,035.56 - $64,138.53
The Instructional Design Specialist, Senior is a role within the Organizational Development unit of the Department of Human Resources.
This individual is responsible for taking an active role in the development of programs to equip employees with the necessary tools for development in current and future advancement.
The role involves designing and developing curriculum content, training materials, training modules, and job aids to support the staff of the City of Atlanta/Department of Aviation.
The specialist will create curricula for both training facilitators and participants, working closely with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy.
High‑quality documentation, adherence to deadlines, and application of adult learning principles are essential.
In addition, strong interpersonal, written, and visual communication skills are required to analyze and improve existing processes, conduct needs/gap analysis, and drive deliverables and learning outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
Supervision Received Performs work under general supervision with review and advice from the Sr. Training Manager/Organizational Development Executive Director.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Uses needs assessment tools to identify need for and determine effectiveness of educational programs.
Interacts with functional organizations/business units to develop specifications for content courses.
Analyzes assessment and evaluation results to drive design/development improvements.
Course development using established instructional design and assessment models in a variety of modalities (instructor‑led, blended learning, virtual instructor‑led, micro‑learning, webinars) and delivery platforms.
Structures existing content for best learning experience by end‑user, e.g., instructor‑led or e‑learning.
Collaborates with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify and capture learning content.
Analyzes and improves existing processes.
Drives change through need/gap analysis, focus groups, etc.
Researches, recommends, and implements creative design/development improvements.
Partners with internal and external teams to drive strategic improvements.
Creates follow‑up assessments to determine effectiveness of course material created and presented (ROI).
Knowledge & Skills Required
Curriculum Development or Instructional Design background/experience.
Comprehensive e‑learning and classroom design and facilitation skills.
Strong knowledge of adult learning theory and its application to learning solutions.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to self‑manage multiple development projects and deadlines.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to define and document processes.
Ability to manage large strategic projects.
Ability to foster and create strong working relationships.
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Strong organization and time‑management skills.
Ability to interface with wide variety of skill levels.
Ability to develop advanced training courses.
Qualifications Minimum Qualification – Education and Experience
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Education, Business, or related field. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).
Experience: 4+ years or related experience.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, eLearning Authoring Tools, etc.).
Preferred – Education and Experience
Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
Active Listening – Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments/feedback and questions of others.
Innovative – Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
Training – Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance.
Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
Conceptual Thinking – Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
Interpersonal – Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
Goal Oriented – Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre‑determined result.
Creative – Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
Software Proficiency – Familiarity and hands‑on experience with learning authoring tools (Articulate Reach 360, Captivate, Storyline, Camtasia, iSpring Solutions, etc.); Artificial Intelligence (AI) Experience, Adobe C‑Suite Creative Cloud, Canva, polling software (Menti‑Meter, Poll Everywhere, etc.).
Inclusion & Accessibility – Demonstrated ability to integrate DEI principles, accessibility standards, and WCAG/ADA compliance into instructional design practices.
Multimedia Development – Experience creating multimedia assets, including microlearning videos, motion graphics, simulations, and scenario‑based learning modules.
Learning Management Systems (LMS) – Experience managing and publishing content within platforms such as Oracle, Articulate 360, or comparable systems, with a clear understanding of SCORM/xAPI standards.
Licenses and Certifications None Required. ATD Certification is Preferred.
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
Industries Government Administration
Equal Opportunity Statement The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workplace.
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Job Description Salary range: $51,035.56 - $64,138.53
The Instructional Design Specialist, Senior is a role within the Organizational Development unit of the Department of Human Resources.
This individual is responsible for taking an active role in the development of programs to equip employees with the necessary tools for development in current and future advancement.
The role involves designing and developing curriculum content, training materials, training modules, and job aids to support the staff of the City of Atlanta/Department of Aviation.
The specialist will create curricula for both training facilitators and participants, working closely with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy.
High‑quality documentation, adherence to deadlines, and application of adult learning principles are essential.
In addition, strong interpersonal, written, and visual communication skills are required to analyze and improve existing processes, conduct needs/gap analysis, and drive deliverables and learning outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
Supervision Received Performs work under general supervision with review and advice from the Sr. Training Manager/Organizational Development Executive Director.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Uses needs assessment tools to identify need for and determine effectiveness of educational programs.
Interacts with functional organizations/business units to develop specifications for content courses.
Analyzes assessment and evaluation results to drive design/development improvements.
Course development using established instructional design and assessment models in a variety of modalities (instructor‑led, blended learning, virtual instructor‑led, micro‑learning, webinars) and delivery platforms.
Structures existing content for best learning experience by end‑user, e.g., instructor‑led or e‑learning.
Collaborates with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify and capture learning content.
Analyzes and improves existing processes.
Drives change through need/gap analysis, focus groups, etc.
Researches, recommends, and implements creative design/development improvements.
Partners with internal and external teams to drive strategic improvements.
Creates follow‑up assessments to determine effectiveness of course material created and presented (ROI).
Knowledge & Skills Required
Curriculum Development or Instructional Design background/experience.
Comprehensive e‑learning and classroom design and facilitation skills.
Strong knowledge of adult learning theory and its application to learning solutions.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to self‑manage multiple development projects and deadlines.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to define and document processes.
Ability to manage large strategic projects.
Ability to foster and create strong working relationships.
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Strong organization and time‑management skills.
Ability to interface with wide variety of skill levels.
Ability to develop advanced training courses.
Qualifications Minimum Qualification – Education and Experience
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Education, Business, or related field. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).
Experience: 4+ years or related experience.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, eLearning Authoring Tools, etc.).
Preferred – Education and Experience
Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
Active Listening – Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments/feedback and questions of others.
Innovative – Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
Training – Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance.
Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
Conceptual Thinking – Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
Interpersonal – Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
Goal Oriented – Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre‑determined result.
Creative – Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
Software Proficiency – Familiarity and hands‑on experience with learning authoring tools (Articulate Reach 360, Captivate, Storyline, Camtasia, iSpring Solutions, etc.); Artificial Intelligence (AI) Experience, Adobe C‑Suite Creative Cloud, Canva, polling software (Menti‑Meter, Poll Everywhere, etc.).
Inclusion & Accessibility – Demonstrated ability to integrate DEI principles, accessibility standards, and WCAG/ADA compliance into instructional design practices.
Multimedia Development – Experience creating multimedia assets, including microlearning videos, motion graphics, simulations, and scenario‑based learning modules.
Learning Management Systems (LMS) – Experience managing and publishing content within platforms such as Oracle, Articulate 360, or comparable systems, with a clear understanding of SCORM/xAPI standards.
Licenses and Certifications None Required. ATD Certification is Preferred.
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
Industries Government Administration
Equal Opportunity Statement The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workplace.
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