Instructional Designer – Training Support Services

Work Location & Schedule

• This position will fill multiple positions in the Birmingham, AL, Gulfport, MS. & Atlanta, GA area
• The team currently has a hybrid work schedule requiring the individual(s) to be in the office four days a week. Flexibility is incorporated, but the job could require more than four days in the office if necessary. 
• No relocation assistance will be available. 
• Travel would be less than 25%. 

Position Summary

The instructional designer will use instructional design and multi-media skills to analyze, design, develop, help implement, evaluate, and maintain training curriculum and content such as eLearning modules, facilitator guides, job aides, and other resources that will drive organizational learning and results. The candidate will apply instructional design theories, practices, and methods in the design as well as assist the customer with defining instructional, learning, or performance objectives.

Position Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Experience:

• Experience with authoring tools (such as Articulate 360), animation software, and/or other similar development tools required.
• Training experience (formal or informal) in power generation, power delivery, transmission, construction, or associated fields preferred. 
• Knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, narration software, AR/VR, and implementation of AI software in an instructional design environment highly desired. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or as part of a team. 
• Microsoft Office Suite experience required.
• Experience managing projects is required.
• Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and relationship management skills required.
• Experience/proficiency with Learning Management System strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Obtain results with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities Include:

• Engage in curriculum planning and development, training design and development. Includes specification of learner outcomes (goals and objectives), content specification and design, selection of instructional delivery formats, strategies and media, materials, and ensuring continuity from course to course.
• Execute project plans and adhere to timelines for all learning projects, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Apply tested instructional design theories, practices, and methods in the design of a variety of instructional materials for instructor-led courses, online modules, web-based learned aides, or other products/learning technologies. 
• Ensure online materials comply with system requirements for the various learning technologies used by the operating companies while applying accessibility standards. 
• Collaborate with customers, subject matter experts, instructors, and business leaders to develop materials based on information provided. 
• Upload and maintain content documentation and course folders in various systems such as SharePoint and Learning Management System (LMS). 
• Maintain courses by editing content and publishing updated courses as needed per customer need or governance process.
• Manage projects and meet timelines with minimal supervision.
• Apply various aspects of adult education, including classroom, and e-learning technologies as related to specific content.
• Initiate, plan, organize, monitor, and report own work and provide leadership to project teams, when appropriate.
• Research and advocate for new innovations in both learning design and education, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Demonstrate Southern Company Values – Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment
• Safety focus and a strong personal safety record

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 13998

Job Category: Training

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services