Instructional Designer & Trainer

Description:

Derse is a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder. We bring a smarter approach to building client sales while managing their trade show, marketing environments and event programs. Our teams are made up of smart and forward-thinking people who bring experiential marketing solutions to life!

We believe in committing to a long-term investment in your career with a total rewards package including:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• A bright and energetic culture where your ideas are valued
• 75+ years of financial stability

Derse employs nearly 600 people in marketing, program management, creative & skilled production, and corporate support. Locations include Milwaukee, Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas, Pittsburgh, and various communities in Poland & Germany. Visit our website derse.com to learn more!

As the Instructional Designer & Trainer within Derse, you'll be responsible for creating and delivering the educational materials for employee onboarding, growth and career development throughout the company. You'll incorporate a collaborative learning environment that captures audience’s attention and helps them meet their developmental goals. Success in this role relies on passion for designing, implementing, and facilitating creative curriculum in a growing & evolving organization. Read through and apply if this sounds like the opportunity for you!

Instructional Designer & Trainer Responsibilities

• Develop and update curriculum, coursework, and instructional materials in tandem with the adult learning theory for delivery of both online and in-person organizational trainings.
• Use core instructional principles and theories to maximize Derse training programs.
• Design engaging and interactive training to address various learning styles, using computer-based modules such as PowerPoint, storyboards, and new technologies for facilitation.
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure quality of course development tools, compliance, and accessibility.
• Monitor the maintenance, management, auditing, and updating of program processes and training materials.
• In concert with the Training Manager and Human Resources department, carry out on-boarding training programs.
• Host all Global Training sessions on a weekly basis or as follows with the process of onboarding.
• Meet with new hires during a 2-week or 4-week check-in and identify areas of need.
• Manage the completion of various training sessions and schedule employees for any missed sessions.
• Partner with managers to conduct all new hires’ job specific training using Derse based curriculum
• Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) for tracking completion and conducting necessary follow-up.
• Assist in developing the annual training plan with the Training Manager and execute as follows.
• Lead conversations regarding appropriate system-related documentation in tandem with IT departments, to ensure proper set up.
• Provide continuous updates and suggestions to enhance training checklists and process evolution.
• Uphold compliance based tasks with dedicated care and sensitivity.
• Other duties as assigned by Human Resources or Training Manager.

Requirements:

Instructional Designer & Trainer Requirements and Qualifications

• Associate / Bachelors degree in Education, Instructional Design, or closely related field.
• 1 to 3+ years of relevant experience in designing and facilitating organizational trainings required.
• Experience in strong communication, technical, and organizational skills beneficial.
• Advanced skillset within Microsoft Office applications required, Learning Management Software experience preferred.
• Prior experience working within a compliance based role preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically in order to support divisional in-office trainings (roughly 10%).