Instructional Designer and Coordinator
Broward County, Plantation, FL, United States
General Description
The Program Project Coordinator Senior position is responsible for the design, development, and facilitation of high-impact learning solutions. This role bridges the gap between complex technical data and employee adoption by creating end-to-end learning experiences tailored to enhance workforce engagement. You will manage the full lifecycle of eLearning modules, job aids, and blended training tools, ensuring every instructional asset—from interactive simulations to quick-reference checklists is accessible, accurate, and outcome-oriented.
This is NOT a remote position.
This job announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications have been received and may close at any time.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79. County Funded Health Savings Account up to $2000 annually.
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79.
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan.
457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match.
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year.
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year.
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions.
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually).
Paid Parental Leave.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate
Instructional Design Expertise: Proficiency in leading the full training development lifecycle (ADDIE or SAM) to create engaging eLearning, instructor‑led materials, and performance support tools.
eLearning Expertise: Expert-level experience with SCORM‑compliant authoring tools (Articulate Storyline/Rise or Adobe Captivate) and the ability to quickly master new software applications.
Visual Communication: Proficiency in designing and incorporating high‑quality graphic elements, diagrams, and visual aids to simplify complex information and ensure a professional, cohesive look across all learning assets.
Technical Content Translation: Experience in collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to translate complex technical information into actionable content for non‑technical audiences.
Dynamic Facilitation: Experience delivering training across multiple formats, including in‑person workshops, virtual webinars (MS Teams/Zoom), and one‑on‑one coaching.
Compliance & Accessibility: Knowledge of ADA documentation requirements and a proven ability to ensure all digital content is WCAG 2.1 compliant.
Innovation & Problem Solving: Experience integrating AI tools to enhance learning experiences and utilizing strong problem‑solving skills to overcome instructional design challenges.
Project Leadership: The ability to work independently and manage multiple large‑scale projects simultaneously, ensuring they align with organizational goals and meet strict deadlines.
Quality Control: Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining composure under pressure.
Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities, specifically the capacity to present to leadership and author grammatically flawless content.
Platform Knowledge: Previous experience with the Skillsoft Percipio online learning platform is highly preferred.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires four (4) years of experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs or business operations appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver’s License based on area of assignment.
Preferences
Experience creating eLearning tutorials using Articulate Storyline/Rise or Adobe Captivate SCORM-compliant software.
Experience working and supporting Peoplesoft HR and ELM Modules versions 9.2 or higher.
Experience with Kronos Workforce Central and/or UKG Pro Workforce application.
Experience working with American with Disability Act (ADA) documents to ensure compliant with WCAG 2.1 standards.
Experience with Skillsoft Percipio online learning platform.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Copilot and PowerPoint.
Experience integrating AI tools and technologies to enhance learning experiences and improve instructional design processes.
Duties and Responsibilities Plans, develops, authorizes, implements, supervises and evaluates programs/projects, activities and services on a large scale with County-wide impact; prepares reports, analyzes and interprets data.
Coordinates and manages all aspects of a program or project which has operational responsibility of a major scope, a large-sized budget and provides a critical County service.
Assists Director and Agency Leadership by researching issues, creating memorandums, policies, procedures, reports, etc. and monitors/advises on staff compliance with policy and procedures.
Conducts special research in conjunction with a project/program, analyzes data, and makes recommendations based upon research.
Identifies and understands agency/business needs, contractual business requirements, and regulations governing local, state and other requirements, confidentiality obligations, warranties, liabilities, indemnification, termination clauses, breach, and remedies.
Communicates business risks to project manager, senior/executive management, and approving authority for assessment and approval, while focusing on comprehending client-agencies’ needs and business processes.
Coordinates with state and local agency partners on projects and programs, community outreach, media relations and regional and various services; may assist with press releases and responses to media.
Advise and assist the Department and Division Directors on all operational and technical matters related to the section(s) or function(s) assigned.
Defines agency goals and objectives, develops and recommends policies and operating procedures.
Administers internal/external communications and public outreach activities for Division; manages and coordinates outreach efforts with other County divisions as well as other local and state governments, and partnering agencies.
Prepares Commission agendas, including editing, posting and planning.
Provides assistance and training of agency staff and contracted services providers. May oversee the Agency's training program; schedules and/or delivers training and outreach opportunities for employees and the vendor community respectively.
Plans, organizes and implements a compliance and monitoring program, conducts contract central audits, field documentation reviews, investigations or management studies.
Plans, directs and supervises the activities of staff.
Performs related work as assigned.
Competencies
Manages Complexity : Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
Decision Quality : Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Ensures that people's decisions comply with policies and standards. Integrates analysis, experience, and other inputs to make effective decisions. Accepts workable decisions and also seeks better alternatives.
Strategic Mindset : Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Provides a clear picture of the organization’s vision and strategy and what the team needs to do to realize them. Develops longer-term strategies that capitalize on the organization’s distinct capabilities and emerging trends in the market.
Plans and Aligns : Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team’s work with other workgroups. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.
Communicates Effectively : Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others’ input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.
Situational Adaptability : Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.
Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Typically performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. May vary by work location.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Varies by work location.
County Core Values All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County’s four core behavioral competencies.
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
County-wide Emergency Responsibilities During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County’s Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
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This is NOT a remote position.
This job announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications have been received and may close at any time.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79. County Funded Health Savings Account up to $2000 annually.
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79.
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan.
457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match.
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year.
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year.
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions.
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually).
Paid Parental Leave.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate
Instructional Design Expertise: Proficiency in leading the full training development lifecycle (ADDIE or SAM) to create engaging eLearning, instructor‑led materials, and performance support tools.
eLearning Expertise: Expert-level experience with SCORM‑compliant authoring tools (Articulate Storyline/Rise or Adobe Captivate) and the ability to quickly master new software applications.
Visual Communication: Proficiency in designing and incorporating high‑quality graphic elements, diagrams, and visual aids to simplify complex information and ensure a professional, cohesive look across all learning assets.
Technical Content Translation: Experience in collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to translate complex technical information into actionable content for non‑technical audiences.
Dynamic Facilitation: Experience delivering training across multiple formats, including in‑person workshops, virtual webinars (MS Teams/Zoom), and one‑on‑one coaching.
Compliance & Accessibility: Knowledge of ADA documentation requirements and a proven ability to ensure all digital content is WCAG 2.1 compliant.
Innovation & Problem Solving: Experience integrating AI tools to enhance learning experiences and utilizing strong problem‑solving skills to overcome instructional design challenges.
Project Leadership: The ability to work independently and manage multiple large‑scale projects simultaneously, ensuring they align with organizational goals and meet strict deadlines.
Quality Control: Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining composure under pressure.
Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities, specifically the capacity to present to leadership and author grammatically flawless content.
Platform Knowledge: Previous experience with the Skillsoft Percipio online learning platform is highly preferred.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires four (4) years of experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs or business operations appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver’s License based on area of assignment.
Preferences
Experience creating eLearning tutorials using Articulate Storyline/Rise or Adobe Captivate SCORM-compliant software.
Experience working and supporting Peoplesoft HR and ELM Modules versions 9.2 or higher.
Experience with Kronos Workforce Central and/or UKG Pro Workforce application.
Experience working with American with Disability Act (ADA) documents to ensure compliant with WCAG 2.1 standards.
Experience with Skillsoft Percipio online learning platform.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Copilot and PowerPoint.
Experience integrating AI tools and technologies to enhance learning experiences and improve instructional design processes.
Duties and Responsibilities Plans, develops, authorizes, implements, supervises and evaluates programs/projects, activities and services on a large scale with County-wide impact; prepares reports, analyzes and interprets data.
Coordinates and manages all aspects of a program or project which has operational responsibility of a major scope, a large-sized budget and provides a critical County service.
Assists Director and Agency Leadership by researching issues, creating memorandums, policies, procedures, reports, etc. and monitors/advises on staff compliance with policy and procedures.
Conducts special research in conjunction with a project/program, analyzes data, and makes recommendations based upon research.
Identifies and understands agency/business needs, contractual business requirements, and regulations governing local, state and other requirements, confidentiality obligations, warranties, liabilities, indemnification, termination clauses, breach, and remedies.
Communicates business risks to project manager, senior/executive management, and approving authority for assessment and approval, while focusing on comprehending client-agencies’ needs and business processes.
Coordinates with state and local agency partners on projects and programs, community outreach, media relations and regional and various services; may assist with press releases and responses to media.
Advise and assist the Department and Division Directors on all operational and technical matters related to the section(s) or function(s) assigned.
Defines agency goals and objectives, develops and recommends policies and operating procedures.
Administers internal/external communications and public outreach activities for Division; manages and coordinates outreach efforts with other County divisions as well as other local and state governments, and partnering agencies.
Prepares Commission agendas, including editing, posting and planning.
Provides assistance and training of agency staff and contracted services providers. May oversee the Agency's training program; schedules and/or delivers training and outreach opportunities for employees and the vendor community respectively.
Plans, organizes and implements a compliance and monitoring program, conducts contract central audits, field documentation reviews, investigations or management studies.
Plans, directs and supervises the activities of staff.
Performs related work as assigned.
Competencies
Manages Complexity : Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
Decision Quality : Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Ensures that people's decisions comply with policies and standards. Integrates analysis, experience, and other inputs to make effective decisions. Accepts workable decisions and also seeks better alternatives.
Strategic Mindset : Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Provides a clear picture of the organization’s vision and strategy and what the team needs to do to realize them. Develops longer-term strategies that capitalize on the organization’s distinct capabilities and emerging trends in the market.
Plans and Aligns : Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team’s work with other workgroups. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.
Communicates Effectively : Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others’ input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.
Situational Adaptability : Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.
Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Typically performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. May vary by work location.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Varies by work location.
County Core Values All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County’s four core behavioral competencies.
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
County-wide Emergency Responsibilities During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County’s Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
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