Instructional Designer

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they've made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.


At the Y in Central Maryland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA. We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Join us and bring your passion to a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference!


Design Learning. Develop Leaders. Transform Lives.

At the Y in Central Maryland, learning is more than training. It's how we prepare our associates to change lives every day. We're looking for a creative and innovative Instructional Designer who is passionate about building engaging learning experiences that empower people to grow, lead, and make an impact.

In this role, you'll partner with leaders and subject matter experts across the organization to transform ideas into dynamic learning experiences. From onboarding and leadership development to e-learning, videos, instructor-led training, and AI-powered learning solutions, you'll help shape how more than 2,000 associates learn and succeed.

What You'll Do

• Design engaging learning experiences for classroom, virtual, and online environments.
• Partner with subject matter experts to turn operational knowledge into effective training.
• Develop e-learning, videos, facilitator guides, job aids, and performance support tools.
• Leverage instructional design best practices, emerging technologies, and AI tools to create innovative learning solutions.
• Support onboarding, compliance, leadership development, workforce development, and enterprise learning initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Experience designing learning for adult learners.
• Strong project management and collaboration skills.
• Creativity, curiosity, and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Experience with instructional design tools, learning technologies, and content development software.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Your work won't sit on a shelf. It will shape how thousands of associates learn, grow, lead, and serve our communities. If you're passionate about creating learning that inspires performance and lasting impact, we'd love to have you on our team.

All Y associates agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth that sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people. It emphasizes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, and adhering to established standards of affection. The policy strictly prohibits any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment and mandates the reporting of suspected mistreatment. Additionally, associates and volunteers must complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.