Job Type
Full-time
Description
LifeSouth is seeking a talented and motivated Instructional Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating engaging and effective learning interventions that support our project work plans. This role requires a strong understanding of adult learning principles and the ability to design materials for various delivery methods. Hybrid remote work may be possible; we provide an office based in Gainesville, FL.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop learning interventions using multiple delivery methods, including instructor-led, virtual classroom, and blended instruction
- Incorporate best practices and real-world scenarios into instructional materials to effectively address performance issues
- Write concise, creative, and effective instructional content
- Ensure learning solutions are aligned with best practices in adult learning theory
- Propose, design, and develop innovative learning solutions tailored to project needs
- Prepare and submit course deliverables for review to the Instructional Design Manager, including design documents, storyboards, instructor materials, and participant materials
- Ensure final project deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Psychology, English, Sociology or related field
- Proven experience in instructional design and development.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in using instructional design software and tools
- Master’s degree in related field preferred
- Two years of instructional design and development experience preferred
- Two years of teaching or training experience preferred
Our Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
- Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
- Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability
- Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
- Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
- Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
- Access to wages prior to pay day
Who We Are
LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.
This is a full-time position. Base starting salary range $24.00-$26.40 an hour. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.
The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.
LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.
If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.
