Learning And Development Specialist

Pride Health is hiring a Senior Learning & Development Specialist for one of its healthcare clients. It’s a 26-week contract with the possibility of extension, competitive pay, and Benefits Location: Mainly Remote (Local candidates only; occasional onsite 1–2 times during contract) Fort Worth, TX 76104 Pay Rate: $40-$45 per hour on W2 Job Type: 26-Week Contract (Potential Extension or Full-Time Conversion) Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Job Summary The Senior Learning & Development Specialist will design and develop high-impact leadership learning experiences that support new, emerging, and experienced leaders. This role partners with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to build scalable learning solutions that align with organizational goals and improve learner engagement and performance. Key Responsibilities Design and develop instructor-led (ILT/VILT), eLearning, and blended learning programs. Create facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids, quick reference guides, and other learning materials. Develop interactive learning content using Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, and Vyond . Apply instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE and SAM along with adult learning principles. Collaborate with stakeholders and SMEs to gather requirements and validate learning content. Present storyboards, prototypes, and learning concepts for stakeholder review and approval. Manage multiple instructional design projects while meeting quality standards and deadlines. Develop assessments and evaluation strategies to measure learner engagement and program effectiveness. Analyze learner feedback and performance metrics to improve training programs. Perform quality assurance testing of eLearning courses across devices and platforms. Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to learning team best practices. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning & Development, Education, or a related field . 5+ years of instructional design experience with both facilitator-led and eLearning development. Expert-level proficiency with Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise . Experience with Vyond or similar animation/video creation tools. Strong knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and SCORM/xAPI publishing standards. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Planner, and OneNote. Strong instructional design, communication, project management, and analytical skills. Experience designing meaningful assessments and applying adult learning methodologies. Preferred Certification Professional certification in Instructional Design such as ATD, CPLP, or eLearning Guild certification. Additional Information 26-week contract with potential for extension or full-time conversion. Mainly remote position; occasional onsite attendance (1–2 visits during the contract) may be required. Local candidates only. Pride-Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr