Instructional Designer (6-Month Contract)

• Develops eLearning content exclusively in Articulate 360 Storyline.
• Centers inclusivity, readability, and accessibility in all verbal, written, and visual communication.
• Creates engaging and effective eLearning, in-person and virtual instructor-led sessions, electronic, print, and video resources for learners and facilitators based on principles of adult learning and best practices of learner experience and universal design.
• Organizes and prioritizes multiple deliverables, adheres to milestones contained within project plans, and provides regular status updates.
• Writes audio voiceover scripts, video scripts, and creates videos to tell powerful and empowering stories in Vyond.
• Follows the team’s development process, including the use of approved templates.
• Collaborates with RISE teams and with internal and external partners and subject matter experts to receive and incorporate feedback and achieve shared goals.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Being a Solid RISEr:
  • Consistently upholds and aligns decisions with the RISE core values—Respect, Integrity, Service, and Equity.
  • Consistently integrates the RISE REDI Framework into their work, fostering a positive culture of belonging.

• Instructional Design:
  • Applying principles of adult learning and learner experience design to all stages of asset creation.
  • Demonstrating curiosity and resourcefulness to find creative solutions to challenges.
  • Working cross-functionally with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), multiple teams, and stakeholders to receive and implement feedback and make necessary changes.
• Communication and Collaboration:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and compliance with accessibility standards.
  • Communicating respectfully with all colleagues and partners, including when receiving feedback.
  • Prioritizing cross-collaboration with team members whenever possible.
• Task and Time Management:
  • Working independently in a self-motivated, task-oriented, and frequently changing work, primarily in a remote environment.
  • Effective time management with the ability to organize, prioritize, coordinate, and deliver multiple projects with staggered deadlines.
• Computer and Software-Based Skills:
  • Expert level use of Microsoft office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Expert in all functions of Articulate 360 Storyline.
• RISE Values:
  • A commitment to advancing the voice and conditions of Oregon’s homecare and long-term facility care workers.
  • Solution-focused, someone who emphasizes collaboration whenever possible.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold and model strong ethics.
  • Ability to support RISE’s organizational values of Respect, Integrity, Service and Equity in the development and delivery of your work.

• Required:
  • Minimum 1 year of instructional design experience, specifically with eLearning development in Articulate 360 Storyline.
  • Expert level user of Microsoft office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Expert in all functions of Articulate 360 Storyline.
• Preferred but not required experience with:
  • Vyond (animated video creation platform)
  • Asana (work and project management platform)
  • Adobe audio and visual editing tools and graphic design programs (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro)
  • Designing training for homecare workers, certified nursing assistants, or similar medical paraprofessionals.

• Hybrid role based in Portland, Oregon (primarily remote with required in-office attendance for meetings or team events as needed).
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting and regular use of a computer.
• Regular use of video during virtual meetings.
• Regular working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Willingness to occasionally work extended hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel between worksites and/or meeting locations within the state as needed.
• Must reside in Oregon or Washington and be able to attend in-person work or meetings in the greater Portland area, as needed.

• Generous vacation plan
• Generous sick time and parental leave benefits
• 100% paid medical, dental, vision for employees
• 100% paid medical, dental, vision for qualified dependents
• Vision Reimbursement (up to $200/year)
• Insurance Opt-Out Option
• Optional FSA plan
• $220 monthly flex benefit
• Monthly cell phone or internet reimbursement
• 11 holidays + 5 floating holidays

• Submit a resume and a cover letter, which needs to answer how your knowledge and work experience align with the position you're applying for.
• Answer a prompt in the application regarding how you'd support RISE's values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Equity (e.g. experience advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion or fostering sense of belonging in the workplace).

RISE Partnership is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and others whose backgrounds and experiences strengthen our organization.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, gender, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, medical condition, ancestry, or the presence of sensory, mental, or physical disabilities, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. In addition to complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws, RISE Partnership actively upholds policies that ensure fair treatment, prevent discrimination and harassment, and support equal employment opportunities.