Instructional Designer

Robert Half has a client seeking an Instructional Content Writer commutable to Pittsburgh, PA 3x a week for a 3 month opportunity.

This candidate will develop training materials that cover general principles, safety protocols, and basic operation for specific machines and processes. Course content will be formatted such that it can be adapted for a Learning Management System (LMS) with modular lessons and associated review quizzes.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop final course materials in an editable format, incorporating at least one round of revisions based on stakeholder feedback
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to gather insights and ensure accuracy of course content
• Create engaging written training content using a combination of interviews and external research
• Design review assessments, including quizzes, answer keys, and supporting materials in an editable format
• Source or develop visuals (e.g., images, diagrams) with appropriate usage rights to support course content
• Build course outlines leveraging provided templates and existing sample materials
• Incorporate feedback from stakeholders and refine deliverables accordingly
• All deliverables produced under this engagement, including written content, assessments, and visual assets, will be owned by the hiring organization unless otherwise specified

Required Experience:

• Proven experience developing training or educational content for adult learners
• Familiarity with topics such as prototyping, manufacturing tools, STEM education, or workshop/makerspace environments preferred
• Experience creating content for online, self-paced learning environments or learning management systems (LMS) is a plus