Instructional Designer

Job Title: Instructional Designer Job Location/Site: Onsite Lake County, IL (60085) Job Duration: 3 Months (Possibility of Extension) Payrate starts from: $46/hour Note * Must be able to Travel between the Chicagoland Campuses to teach users, executives, and executive assistants. Top 3-5 skills requirements Educator mindset- always thinking about the trainees needs from their perspective Instructional Design experience excellent, concise, professional writing experience is a must Strong people skills- the ability to train and develop rapport with Sr Level management and business partners Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong oral and written communications skills Nice to have (but not required) * Experience writing communications on complicated technical changes, * Understanding of Change Management principles and application, * Customer service experience. Executive Trainer & Instructional Designer Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content for technology deployments to the global business community (including Executive Administrative Assistants). Work with technical subject matter experts to understand content. Work with project team and global communities to identify the target audiences training needs. Examples of deliverables include live instructor-led training, training exercises and activities, job aids/how-to guides, cheat sheets, supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations), tests, quizzes, or surveys to measure course effectiveness, and train-the-trainer sessions. Collaborate with Change Management Practitioner, Communication Specialist, and project teams to ensure timely delivery of training to global audiences Must haves: * 3-5 years of instructor led training experience. Professional presence required to train highest levels of executives and executive administrative assistants at the company * 3-5 years of instructional design experience * Creativity and flexibility in design, development, and delivery. * Knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models. * Ability to write instructional text, audio, and video scripts. * Ability to set learning objectives and create related content. * Ability to analyze and apply learning technology and instructional design trends and best practices. * Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with and influence coworkers, project team members, and various levels across the organization, including executives. * Proven ability to adapt communication style, techniques, or methods to meet end user needs, observe and interpret behavioral cues, listen with empathy to understand users frame of reference, coach and provide feedback. * Strong technical skills, including Microsoft PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint. * Experience in technology and business setting preferred. * Deep knowledge of the intricacies of PowerPoint preferred. Role: * Utilize standard IT (Information Technology) templates and processes for deploying training. Ensure all training deliverables are aligned with brand guidelines; format, organize, and package training assets prior to delivery. * Collaborate with Change Management Team on various projects to share best practices. * Utilize established Change Management logs and status reports to document work and productivity. * This role reports to the Change Management Manager and will attend regular staff and one-on-one meetings, and all project meetings as required.