Instructional Designer (Learning and Development Specialist)

Job Title: Instructional Designer (Learning and Development Specialist) 

Industry: Nonprofit / Association

Location (city, state): Washington, DC

Assignment Type: Contract (long term, 3 to 6 months, potential to extend or convert based on budget and performance)

Pay: $30 - $34 / hour

Work Schedule: 9am to 5pm, 4 days in office, 1 day remote, 35 hour work week

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Our client is a respected nonprofit organization focused on advancing educational opportunity and workforce development. The organization is investing in its internal Learning and Development function as it prepares to launch a new employee learning platform.

Job Description:

The Learning and Development Specialist will spend the majority of their time designing and building digital learning content that strengthens skills and boosts organizational effectiveness. This is a hands on, design focused role centered on developing interactive e-learning modules using specialized authoring tools. The remainder of the role includes facilitating live and virtual training sessions, and maintaining content within the Learning Management System. This person will work closely with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to pinpoint learning gaps and translate them into engaging, well built training content.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build interactive e-learning modules using tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, Adobe Captivate, Canva, and HeyGen (approximately 60% of the role)
• Draft course outlines, storyboards, and scripts that serve as the foundation for digital learning content
• Develop supporting resources including facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids, and presentation materials
• Upload, test, and publish SCORM/xAPI compliant courses within the Learning Management System
• Lead live and virtual instructor led training sessions and interactive workshops (approximately 30% of the role)
• Partner with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to shape learning goals and translate department needs into practical learning solutions
• Evaluate audience needs to recommend the right delivery method, whether e-learning, live instruction, or a blended approach
• Oversee and maintain LMS content, including user group setup, enrollments, and tracking (approximately 10% of the role)
• Build quizzes, knowledge checks, and post training surveys to measure effectiveness
• Review early learner feedback and make timely adjustments to improve outcomes
• Organize and hand off source files, assets, and documentation to support a smooth transition to permanent staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field required
• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Adult Education, Organizational Development, or Human Resource Management preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of hands on instructional design experience, with demonstrated proficiency building e-learning content in authoring tools
• Portfolio of instructional design work strongly preferred, including sample storyboards, modules, or completed course builds
• Direct experience with Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, Adobe Captivate, Canva, and HeyGen
• Experience publishing and troubleshooting SCORM/xAPI compliant content within an LMS
• Comfortable conducting needs assessments and translating department specific gaps into practical learning solutions
• Confident facilitating live and virtual sessions with audiences at all levels
• Strong written communication skills for scripts, storyboards, and outlines
• Collaborative and energized by brainstorming with stakeholders
• ATD Instructional Design Certificate or similar credential a plus

Additional Details:

This is a long term contract opportunity pending budget approval, with strong potential to convert to a permanent role. Candidates should be prepared to complete a standard background check as part of the hiring process.

Perks:

Opportunity to help relaunch a learning strategy from the ground up, direct partnership with department leadership, and strong potential for long term growth within the organization.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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