Instructional Design Consultant

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What you'll be doing...The Designer/Developer is responsible for designing, evaluating, and creating end-to-end learning projects, bringing learning solutions to life in various modalities. This role is expected to independently complete projects (new learning content, modifications to existing content, etc.) working with peers and stakeholders, and presenting their projects as appropriate in the design cycle. Instructional DesignManage the end-to-end process for designing and developing learning content for a variety of projects and learning assets

Build the conceptual design of training assets, including the learning objectives and high-level storyboard or outline, in alignment with business requirements

Create detailed design using pre-designed templates for projects inclusive of activities, assessments, and reinforcement

Engage with stakeholders for feedback and reviews, as needed

Managing trainer readiness processes for instructor-led programs

Content DevelopmentDevelop learning content for projects using a variety of modalities including eLearning, Performance Support, Virtual Instructor Led, and Instructor Led – driving all activities from development to publication

Leverage relevant instructional design and development tools to develop engaging materials

Create and edit basic multimedia elements, including graphic design

Circulate draft reviews to appropriate stakeholders and incorporate feedback following review cycle

Finalize content drafts for publication, and publish final content to respective delivery outlet

Adhere to GL&D output quality standards independently, engaging supervisor as needed

Program MaintenanceProactively identify when modifications to existing content are needed, and make updates accordingly

Professional DevelopmentBe willing and eager to learn, receptive to feedback, and adaptable to the needs of their supervisor and stakeholders

Stay up to date on instructional design best practices by investing in professional development

What we're looking for...You'll need to have:Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience

Four or more years of relevant work experience

One or more years of training design and/or facilitation experience

Project Management experience

Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time

Working knowledge and prior experience in instructional design

Understanding of Instructional Design models (e.g. ADDIE, SAM, Rapid Content Development, etc.)Experience in content design and development in various modalities including: eLearning, Performance Support, Virtual Instructor Led, and Instructor Led, etc.Curriculum Development:experience in designing and creating learning content

Experience with content development tools

Even better if you have one or more of the following:Verizon and/or business unit-specific experience

Learning Management Systems (LMS)Experience using content development tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Docs/Sheets/Slides/Forms or similar tools)Media Production/Graphic DesignL1 - 4 evaluation and ROI of learning solutions

Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development or Business AdministrationA Master's degree or complimentary certificates

Consulted with HR professionals and their business clients

Experience working in an Agile project management workflow

Experience working with IT systems development

Experience authoring performance support materials, specifically using the Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) platform

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.Where you'll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.Scheduled Weekly Hours40Equal Employment OpportunityVerizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability or any other legally protected characteristics.