What We Can Achieve Together:

The eLearning Designer/Developer participates is all functions of technology applications development life cycle utilizing TNC’s basic project management discipline.

The eLearning Designer/Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering materials and learning tools (e.g. traditional courses, online courseware, performance support, and documentation). Provide administrative support for the learning management system (LMS) and users, including creating and maintaining LMS content and contributing as a member of the support team. Apply sound Instructional Design Principles and deliver quality products based on internal processes and tools. Develop learning programs that may be delivered through various methods (e.g. in-person, virtual, multi-media, and eLearning). Create infographics, videos, and custom graphics to be used in marketing, eLearning or other course related items. Create sound graphic design layouts, videos, and animations. Collaborate and work effectively with various user communities across TNC and with partners. Have the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and terminology to a non-technical audience. Conduct learning needs analysis, provide technical writing and develop online training using development tools and technologies. Eager to learn technologies quickly, along with recommending new technologies and software to the team. Identify opportunities to leverage AI into instructional design and learner experience. Collaborate daily with information technology and desktop automation tools, including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Teams. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to work in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment, with need to manage against multiple deadlines. Familiarity with learning data, including xAPI concepts and the use of tools such as PowerBI to create learning dashboards, is a plus.

This position may be required to travel 15% or more to US and non-US locations and work long hours during peak workload periods.

Responsibilities & Scope

• Design, develop, and deliver materials and learning tools (e.g. traditional courses, online courseware, performance support, and documentation).  
• Provide administrative support for the learning management systems and users. 
• Ability to apply sound Instructional Design Principles. 
• Work with synchronous and asynchronous learning programs that may be delivered through various methods (e.g. in-person, distance, multi-media, and online). 
• Successfully convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.  Ability to work effectively with various user communities. 
• Effectively communicate technical concepts and terminology to a non-technical audience. 
• Conduct learning needs analysis both internally and externally. 
• Develop online training using development tools and technologies.  
• Work daily with information technology and desktop automation tools, including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Teams. 
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot software and courseware. 
• Technical writing.  
• Collaborate with internal and external groups, and maintain integrity of organizational technology standards.   
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required. 
• Deliver quality products based on internal processes and tools. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment, with need to manage against multiple deadlines.  
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15% in both US and non-US locations, at times in remote or difficult areas. 
• Ability to work under stress during peak workload periods. 

We’re Looking for You:

If you are a highly technical, responsible team-player with a strategic mindset who understands the state-of-the-art developing technology, then you are the type of person we are looking for! We are looking for a talented Developer/Designer to come join our fast-paced, fun and rewarding agile team of professionals performing full lifecycle development and operational support. Come join our Chapter and be a part of an organization that creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together.

The ideal candidate will have all or some of the qualifications. If you don’t have all of them, please apply anyway and tell us about your skills and experience:

• Monitoring and evaluation experience.
• Experience delivering in-person and/or live web training.
• Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence and HTML/HTML5 a plus.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Familiarity with learning data, including xAPI concepts and the use of tools such as PowerBI to create learning dashboards.
• Totara/Moodle experience a plus.
• Experience leveraging AI to support instructional design and learner experience. 
• Administrative support for a learning management system (LMS).

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems or a related field and 2 years’ progressive experience in an IT field or equivalent combination.
• 2 years progressive experience in developing online and classroom learning plans
• Be able to conduct learning needs analysis.
• Experience developing learning programs that may be delivered through various methods (e.g. in-person, virtual, multi-media, and eLearning).
• Create infographics and custom graphics to be used in marketing and training material.
• Strong multi-media skills with the ability to create sound graphic design layouts, videos, illustrations, and animations.
• Collaborate and work effectively with various user communities.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and terminology to a non-technical audience.
• Eager to learn technologies quickly.
• Manage vendors and consultants.
• Proficiency in online training development tools and technologies such as: Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, Adobe Captivate, Learning Management Systems, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, etc.).
• Understanding of learner and system support.
• Experience in interactive platforms such as Zoom, Mural, and Teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to work in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment, with need to manage against multiple deadlines.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $81,500.00 – $122,100.00. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate’s location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube   to hear stories from staff or visit  Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.

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