Training Developer 2

Title: Training Developer 2

Location: Atlanta, GA & Birmingham, AL

Job Type: 6+ months contract
Schedule: Hybrid

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Note - Employee benefits may include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), a 401(k)-retirement plan, and paid sick leave, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and company policy. Eligibility and benefit offerings may vary based on employment status and work location.

Job Description:

Note: This full-time hybrid position is available in Birmingham, AL or Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas. To effectively support customers, business partners, and collaborative work activities, candidates should be located within commuting distance of the selected office location and available to attend in-person customer meetings, collaboration sessions, and other business related events as needed. In-office attendance is driven by business and customer needs rather than a fixed weekly location schedule. Work will otherwise be performed remotely.

Summary:

• A Training Developer II, Instructional Design, is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering training programs and materials that support employee learning and performance on specific topics or skills.
• This role supports both instructor-led and eLearning solutions, independently managing course development projects and producing high-quality instructional content using approved tools and templates.
• The position focuses on analyzing training needs, designing curriculum, and developing effective, learner-centered solutions that align with business objectives, with a strong emphasis on eLearning development.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with L&D consultants, stakeholders, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify training needs, define objectives, and understand target audience requirements.
• Participates and/or leads meetings to gather content, clarify expectations, and collect stakeholder input, ensuring feedback is incorporated throughout the development lifecycle.
• Provides regular communication to leadership and stakeholders on project progress, risks, and key updates, maintaining accurate status tracking within project management tools.
• Designs and develops comprehensive training curricula and instructional materials, including instructor-led presentations, participant and instructor guides, job aids, reference materials, and knowledge checks/assessments.
• Develops eLearning modules using approved authoring tools, applying instructional design principles and adult learning best practices to create engaging, effective, and learner-centered digital experiences.
• Converts source materials into professional, polished deliverables using approved templates and standardized formats while recommending appropriate instructional strategies based on project needs.
• Facilitates content review sessions and works closely with stakeholders to validate materials, ensuring accuracy and alignment with learning objectives.
• Conducts quality assurance testing and iterative revisions across learning products, including validating eLearning functionality within the LMS staging environment.
• Uploads and manages course content in the LMS, ensuring accurate functionality and overall learner experience while providing feedback to peers and stakeholders as part of the QA/QC process.
• Supports ongoing content updates, revisions, and maintenance activities, ensuring accuracy, version control, and compliance with established guidelines.
• Formats and organizes materials for usability and accessibility across delivery methods.
• Provides multimedia development support, including recording, editing, and integrating voice-over narration into learning products to enhance digital learning experiences, and demonstrates experience using eLearning authoring tools for content development, with Articulate 360 (Storyline and Rise) required.
• Regularly uploads and maintains training content within the content management library for use by internal teams, customers, and instructors, ensuring all materials are accurate, complete, properly version controlled, and aligned with established standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Communications, or related field preferred, or equivalent academic, internship, or practicum experience in instructional design or multimedia. Portfolio and/or work examples will be required.
• Instructional Design Experience : Requires 5 10 years of experience in instructional design and/or curriculum development, with a proven track record of designing and delivering effective, high-quality training content.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrates the ability to effectively engage with subject matter experts and stakeholders, translating technical, soft skill, or industry specific content into clear, accurate, and instructionally sound training materials, supported by strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Technology Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Advanced PowerPoint and Word), voice-over narration tools, Adobe Acrobat Pro, SharePoint, and Learning Management Systems, with required experience using eLearning authoring tools to develop digital learning solutions, with Articulate 360 (Storyline and Rise) preferred.
• Adaptability: Demonstrates the ability to adapt training methods and materials to accommodate various learning styles, preferences, and evolving business needs.
• Problem-Solving: Applies strong problem-solving skills to address learner challenges and enhance training effectiveness.
• Interpersonal Skills: Possesses strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to build relationships with learners, peers, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders, while applying instructional design knowledge to create engaging, learner-centered solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains a high level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency across all training materials and deliverables.
• Project & Time Management: Exhibits strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills to manage multiple initiatives, track progress, evaluate training effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement.
• Values: Safety first mindset, intentional inclusion, act with integrity, and superior performance.
• Overall Contribution: A Training Developer 2 with 5 to 10 years of experience plays a key role in developing high-quality training programs that support employee skill development, enhance performance, and contribute to organizational success.