Senior Educational Design Specialist

The Senior Educational Design Specialist is a professional with knowledge of and experience with learning and organizational development (LOD) principles, practices, concepts, and theories. Responsible for delivering educational programs which increase skills, knowledge and behaviors across our team and membership. The position will work with leaders and subject‑matter experts to understand technical and non‑technical program requirements to meet organizational goals. This position evaluates curriculum and content as well as defines appropriate delivery type to achieve stated objectives. This role will have primary responsibility for maintaining, configuring, organizing, and troubleshooting the Learning Management System as it relates to learning objectives. Primary Responsibilities: The Senior Educational Design Specialist will be responsible for the following: Leading the production of course materials including student and instructor guides, executing effective course design within the Learning Management Systems and related systems, as required; collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to review, develop or source content to meet member training needs; driving continuous improvement of course processes and training experiences; working across the organization to support internal training needs and planning; implementing and managing a train‑the‑trainer program for ElectriCities member programs; serving as project coordinator for new training development; establishing a network of contractors and industry partners to assist in educational program goals including technical writers for course development. Supporting ad hoc training needs and other duties as assigned. Maintaining current knowledge of industry trends and talent management practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes. Championing a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence. Utilizing guidelines or policies to creatively resolve problems, solving problems in straightforward situations, analyzing possible solutions using critical‑thinking and functional experience, judgment and precedents. Successful candidates should possess: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration; Learning and Performance; Education; Human Resources; Organizational Design or related field; or relevant work experience. Five or more years of technical training experience and/or instructional design experience. Prior work experience using moderately complex to complex instructional design tools such as Learning Management Systems, video editing software, Storyline and coding platforms. Ability to apply strong working knowledge of modern curriculum development methodologies and adult learning theories to curriculum design and development. Ability to work collaboratively in a multi‑functional team with highly technical content. Creative problem‑solving abilities, excellent written and verbal communication, and strong interpersonal and operational skills. This includes skill in collaborating with subject matter experts and managers to help write, design, develop projects. Strong bias for action and ability to initiate, coordinate and manage numerous projects and schedules simultaneously in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and cross‑functional environment. Ability to work under minimal supervision, detail‑oriented, self‑proofs and has a high level of proactive initiative. ElectriCities offer challenging and rewarding careers in a family‑friendly culture, a competitive compensation, benefits, and rewards package, as well as career development opportunities. ElectriCities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr