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What You Will Do
GFT is seeking an Instructional Designer to join our Learning & Development team! This role follows a hybrid working schedule with regular attendance required in the office.
We are part of the GFT Strategic Services team, which includes Human Resources, Legal, Accounting & Finance, Office Operations, IT Services and Marketing & Communications. This team supports the company's global operations and is essential to delivering infrastructure consulting and design services.
What You’ll Be Challenged To Do
As an Instructional Designer, you will collaborate with stakeholders to design, develop, implement, and evaluate learning solutions that drive organizational objectives. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team!
Key responsibilities
Design and develop clear and engaging end-to-end learning and performance-focused solutions aligned to strategic business objectives.
Apply adult learning theory, industry best practices, and evidence-based instructional design strategies to learning program and training material development.
Conduct needs assessment and training needs analysis to develop strategic guidance and design learning solutions.
Act as internal consultant and trusted advisor to program stakeholders, adeptly maneuvering through the instructional design process from analysis through evaluation.
Ensure alignment and collaboration amongst stakeholders by effectively developing, communicating, and negotiating buy-in to work plans, timelines, and scope.
Draft, revise, and edit instructional materials such as course outlines, templates, style guides, video and audio scripts, instructor guides, participant guides, learning assessments, and course evaluations.
Serve as backup support for learning management system (LMS) administration.
What You Will Bring
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
3-5 years of experience in the design, development, and delivery of training materials for multiple delivery methods (instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, web-based training development, blended learning solutions).
Knowledge of and practical experience with the application of adult learning theory, instructional methodologies, technology-enabled design, and learning methods.
Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint to develop training templates, visual aids, and job aids.
Experience with Articulate Storyline or other web-based training development tools.
Experience with Adobe Premiere or other video development tools.
Experience applying graphic design principles and best practices to training development.
Superior communication and written language skills, including grammar.
Ability to diplomatically influence stakeholders to adopt best practices and evidence-based approaches to instructional design.
Experience with LMS administration.
Knowledge of accessibility principles / practices and the implications for design and development.
What We Prefer
Experience working within the engineering or professional services industry.
Experience with Cornerstone LMS.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000. Salary depends on experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits
Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for active participation in professional organizations.
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Company Overview
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
Equal Opportunity Employer
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA; Valley Forge, PA; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Baltimore, MD; Raleigh, NC; Kansas City, MO
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
GFT requires a successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
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