Jr. Instructional Design Specialist (Hybrid)

 Greenleaf Integrative (www.greenleafintegrative.com) provides high-quality training and support services to humanitarian and development organizations to enhance the resiliency and performance of professionals working in demanding/overseas environments. 

The position is a member of the Training Unit with staff based in Washington, DC, and around the world. The position will help create visually compelling, interactive, performance-based courses that drive positive learner outcomes through role-specific content, experiential learning activities, and cognitive learner exercises. This role will coordinate with team members, clients, and various stakeholders, support the development of course content and design, and ensure the courses meet the highest quality standards and are transferable to an in-person, e-learning, or hybrid environment. Training topics include, but are not limited to the following subjects: new employee orientation, technical sectors (e.g. shelters and settlements, food assistance, economic recovery), grants management, safety, and security overseas, and operational stress mitigation.

Position Description: 

• FLSA Exempt 
• Full time 
• Hybrid position which allows for telework but requires an in-office commitment on a regular basis
• Based in Washington DC 
• Salary commensurate to experience, and a benefits package
• Reports to Training Unit Manager
• This is an entry-level position

Job duties: 

• Provide instructional design support to instructional design of internal and external courses and curriculum
• Serve in a multidisciplinary role on a training team, applying entry-level instructional design expertise to the design, development, and implementation of training products
• With some guidance, design and develop technology-based courses, using storyboarding, with a heavy emphasis on Self-Directed eLearning, instructor-led training (ILT), virtual training, or other instructional methodology packages in accordance with sound instructional design principles
• Collaborates with subject matter experts to develop course content
• Use appropriate course authoring tools to create instructional material such as online courses, guides, handouts, worksheets, or manuals to optimize learning. And manipulate and edit digital imagery, video and sound 
• In consultation with Senior ISD or Senior Team Lead for ISD, conduct needs assessments for the client
• Other duties as assigned 

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum years of relevant experience (varies by highest degree):
  • Computer technology, training development, instructional systems design, education, instructional design, and development, or relevant field
    • 4-yrs experience with Bachelor's degree
    • 3-yrs experience with Master's degree 
    • 2-yrs experience with PhD 

• US Citizenship 

• Ability to obtain and maintain an interim and final secret security clearance 

Required Experience: 

• Develop training materials such as PowerPoint presentations, student workbooks, instructor guides, handouts, and activities, in a professional setting.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems
• Familiarity with 508 compliance 
• Experience producing virtual training events
• Experience with E-Learning authoring tools such as Adobe Captivate and Articulate 360.

Preferred Experience: 

• Experience supporting end-to-end, instructional design process-based methodology (analysis, design, storyboarding, development, implementation, and evaluation)
• Experience with digital learning solutions such as videos, infographics, simulations, gamification, audio, micro-learning, and rapid-development multimedia 
•  Experience with: 

○ USAID/DCHA 

○ International humanitarian and disaster relief 

○ food aid non-governmental organizations 

○ military industry 

○ federal civilian agencies 

○ Work in fast paced, demanding environments

Required Skills: 

• Superior computer skills; high skill level with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word) in a network environment; ability to learn new software and databases quickly
• Maintains a high degree of accuracy even when working quickly
• Highly responsive to client requests
• Collaborates and builds relationships enthusiastically within team and the client organizations 
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing client needs 
• Self-motivated (i.e., drives projects independently 
• Able to self-manage and multi-task 
• Strong at solving problems
• Eager to grow and learn

Benefits and Perks: 

• Annual bonus based on performance 
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage offered 
• 401k with 2% matching after the first year 
• 3 weeks paid time off with increase over tenure 
• 9 annual holidays 
• All-staff planning day 
• Educational assistance 
• Training and development 
• Weekly and ad hoc mindfulness sessions
• Adoption Assistance 
• Conservative business casual dress code 

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Problem-Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethics; upholds organizational values.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.
• Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, type or hear; frequently required to walk and use hands to handle, or feel and reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Employees may be required to stand for several hours during training deliveries.
• Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

This position description reflects Greenleaf’s assignment of essential functions; nothing in this job description restricts the Company's latitude to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.