Instructional Designer Specialist
hace 8 días
Los Angeles
Job DescriptionAbout This RoleAt myPlace Health, learning isn’t a “nice to have”—it’s how we keep our promise to older adults and their families. As our Instructional Designer Specialist, you’ll be a key member of the Learning & Development team, designing and delivering training experiences that help our teams show up with confidence, consistency, and heart. You’ll turn complex, real-world workflows into engaging, practical learning across formats—eLearning, instructor-led training, blended learning, and on-demand resources. Working closely with subject matter experts and cross-functional stakeholders, you’ll create high-quality content aligned to business goals and built for the way adults learn best. You’ll also bring a “value-add” mindset to every project—looking for ways to improve clarity, performance, and impact.What Does Success Look Like? • Bring learning to life: Create engaging eLearning, videos, simulations, and assessments that are interactive, practical, and built for real-world application., • Build training people actually want to attend: Develop instructor-led materials—including facilitator guides, participant resources, and presentations—that make sessions clear, energizing, and easy to deliver., • Design learning that fits the way teams work: Craft blended learning experiences that thoughtfully combine in-person and online formats for maximum flexibility and impact., • Partner with the experts: Collaborate with SMEs to define learning objectives, shape key content, and choose evaluation methods that reflect what “success” looks like on the job., • Turn best practices into better performance: Apply adult learning principles and instructional design models (like ADDIE or SAM) to create training that improves confidence, consistency, and outcomes., • Measure what matters: Evaluate training effectiveness using engagement, knowledge retention, and performance improvement—then use insights to make future learning even stronger., • Listen, iterate, improve: Gather feedback from learners and stakeholders and continuously refine content to keep it relevant, clear, and high impact., • Use tech as your superpower: Manage and track learning initiatives through the LMS, produce reports, and ensure training experiences run smoothly end-to-end., • Stay ahead of what’s next: Keep current on instructional design tools and trends (Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, or similar) and bring fresh ideas to your work., • Be the calm in the chaos: Troubleshoot learning or technology issues that pop up during training sessions so teams stay supported and learning stays on track., • Keep stakeholders connected: Present design concepts and course prototypes with clarity, incorporating feedback while keeping projects moving forward., • Jump in where needed: Support additional L&D projects as they come up—because improving learning is a team effort.What Does An Ideal Candidate?, • A strong foundation in learning design: Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred)., • Proven experience building training that works: 3+ years in instructional design, curriculum development, or a closely related role., • Fluency in modern authoring tools: Confidence creating eLearning with Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, or similar platforms., • LMS know-how you can put to work fast: Experience managing learning in an LMS, plus familiarity with SCORM and/or xAPI—and the ability to troubleshoot when things get technical., • A performance-first mindset: Skilled at spotting performance gaps, asking the right questions, and recommending learning solutions that actually move the needle., • An eye for clean, engaging content: Bonus points if you’re comfortable with graphic design or video tools like Adobe Creative Suite (or similar)., • Deep understanding of how adults learn: Strong command of adult learning principles, instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM), and eLearning best practices., • Project management that keeps everything moving: Able to balance multiple priorities, manage timelines, and deliver high-quality work on deadline., • Communication that builds trust: Clear, confident written and verbal skills—able to collaborate with SMEs, present ideas to stakeholders, and bring people along with you.The Work Environment:, • A flexible, hybrid rhythm: This role blends work-from-home focused build time with in-office collaboration—giving you space to design, develop, and refine high-quality learning experiences., • Presenting is part of the fun: You’ll regularly lead live trainings, hybrid sessions, and presentations—facilitating learning that’s interactive, clear, and energizing for teams., • Built on collaboration: Expect plenty of 1:1s with SMEs and key contributors, working sessions to shape content, and stakeholder reviews to keep learning aligned with real operational needs., • Creative production time: You’ll spend dedicated time developing eLearning modules, job aids, and facilitator materials—often working independently with the tools and tech you need to do your best work., • Connection-driven culture: You’ll partner closely with the L&D team, HR, and cross-functional leaders through meetings (virtual and in-person) to identify needs, solve problems, and keep projects moving., • Standard office demands: This role involves extended time at a computer, frequent video calls, and occasional setup for training sessions (whether in a conference room or a virtual room).The Physical Requirements, • Stationary work with variety: Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer, with regular movement between meetings, workspaces, and training areas., • Presentation-ready presence: Ability to stand for portions of the day to facilitate trainings, lead discussions, and deliver presentations (in-person and virtually)., • Comfort with screen time: Frequent use of a laptop/desktop, video conferencing platforms, and learning tools; sustained visual focus and hand coordination for typing, clicking, and content creation., • Clear communication: Ability to speak, hear, and communicate effectively with individuals and groups in person, by phone, and via video meetings., • Light physical activity: Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and move training materials or supplies (typically up to 25 lbs.) and set up items like handouts, flip charts, or a laptop/projector for sessions., • Mobility around the workplace: Ability to navigate typical office environments, including walking to meeting rooms and collaborating in shared spaces., • Inclusive by design: myPlace Health will provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role, in accordance with applicable laws.Other Pertinent Information, • A schedule that supports balance: This role is Monday–Friday during normal business hours., • Where you’ll do your best work: You’ll spend ~75% of your time at the Day Center supporting in-person and hybrid training—staying close to operations and the teams you’re enabling., • Your leader and support system: This position reports to the Senior Director of Learning & Development, with close partnership across L&D, HR, and departmental stakeholders., • Primary site locations:, • Greater Los Angeles (GLA): 90057