Instructional Design Specialist

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What do we believe?

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do!

We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world.

As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking an Instructional Design Specialist to join our Learning Support Team (LST) in North Wilkesboro, NC .

Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In the role of Instructional Design Specialist , you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Apply proven adult learning design principles to creation of classroom-style training, job aids, informal learning opportunities, blended learning, and eLearning
• Create instructional content using eLearning development software, including Articulate 360 suite and Adobe Creative Suite
• Advise subject matter experts on the design and delivery of learning content through classroom and web-based (synchronous and asynchronous) delivery mechanisms
• Manage Projects department online learning portal and continuously evaluate learning technology solutions
• Evaluate the success of training implementation initiatives and write reports summarizing results
• Oversee reporting mechanisms by developing, implementing, and managing the ongoing process to track training information, events, and trainer and participant information
• Co-lead efforts within the team unit to research world-class training techniques, processes, and materials developed by other organizations and governmental agencies
• Support training initiatives for Projects field staff as needed
• Serve as the LST liaison to teams and individuals working on PeopleSoft development, deployment, and implementation
• Other duties as assigned

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Learning, Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or related field and three (3) or more years' experience in a corporate, nonprofit, or civil service position; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with Oracle Guided Learning preferred
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.

What are the benefits?

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance

• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick days