Instructional Designer - Hybrid

At Greene, Tweed, you'll find the cutting-edge technology, world-class polymer expertise and endless advancement opportunities you'd expect from a multi-national industry leader. You'll find them all in an environment that embraces diversity in people and opinions, moves decision making to the point of impact, and celebrates your success.

If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating technological solutions, explore career opportunities with Greene, Tweed.

Job summary:
Responsible for the assessment, analysis, design and development of learning experiences, the Instructional Designer will facilitate the acquisition of knowledge, skills and competencies in an effective and appealing manner. This role will also be responsible for facilitating internal training programs and managing the 'Corporate Services' portion of the Learning portfolio of programs (HR/Organizational Development, Legal & Finance).
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Consult with various internal stakeholders to lead training needs assessment.  Help to identify root causes, translate learning requirements and desired outcomes, and determine appropriate training program (may be curated or created) or other course of action, if applicable.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and priorities which may require learning support; provide recommendations regarding prioritization of Learning portfolio. 
• With input from functional/technical Subject Matter Experts, create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that amplifies employee’s knowledge, skills and abilities to meet defined learning outcomes.  This may require a multi-media approach (audio, video, simulation, role play, games, virtual workshops, etc.).
• Apply tested instructional design theories, practice and methods. Provide supplemental materials (exercises, activities, discussion questions) to enhance the learning process and knowledge application.
• In consultation with HR Business Partners and functional Managers, decide on criteria to assess learner’s performance and develop learner assessments as needed.
• Conduct various training seminars, workshops, and programs for professional and management staff.
• Oversees, evaluates, and edits existing and proposed programs; recommends changes when appropriate.
• Develop and deliver tools to evaluate training effectiveness to ensure application of skills and techniques.
• Collaborate with Learning and HR Technology specialists on effectively utilizing the Learning Management System and provide input to the digital learning strategy and roadmap.  Partner with Learning Specialist to monitor Learning data/analytics, course enrollments, course effectiveness, learning campaigns, and more.
• Manage vendor relationships as we build the network of partners or specialized content providers to meet organizational priorities for Learning.

Required Minimum Qualifications
Education/Certifications:  BS degree instructional design, educational technology or related field
Skills and Experience: 
5+ years’ experience in in designing, delivering, and/or consulting on training required. Experience in design of leadership development program strongly preferred.
Excellent knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models
Superior ability to conduct a thorough training needs assessment including effective communication with all levels of professionals
Lesson and curriculum planning skills
Solid knowledge of course development software, graphic design and video editing required (Articulate, Camtasia, Canva) and experience with at least one Learning Management System; Workday experience a plus
Visual design skills (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator) and ability to storyboard required
Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts

*This position is preferred to work a hybrid schedule with 50% of time in Lansdale, PA office. Full-time remote work may be considered in PA or other states currently approved for hiring including but not limited to: TX, PA, NJ, MD, DE, FL.
Job Environment:
Physical Requirements:      
            Standing                                  Occasionally (16-45%)
            Sitting                                     Frequently (46-100%)
            Lifting                                     Up to 10lbs without assistance
            Carrying                                  Up to 10lbs without assistance
            Walking                                  Occasionally (16-45%)
            Hearing                                   Ability to detect noises with or without corrective device(s)
            Vision                                     Clarity of vision, with or without corrective lenses
Mental Requirements:                    
            Problem Solving                     Frequently (46-100%)
            Making Decisions                   Ability to make decisions that have a moderate impact
            Supervise                                Rarely (0-15%)
            Interpret Data                          Frequently (46-100%)
            Organize                                 Frequently (46-100%)
            Read/Write                             Frequently (46-100%)
            Communication                      Frequently (46-100%)
Work Environment
            High Temperatures                 Rarely (0-15%)
            Low Temperatures                 Rarely (0-15%)
            Noises                                     Moderate (business office with computers, printers and light office noises)
            Fumes Exposure                     Rarely (0-15%)

Note:  This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor.  All requirements are subject to change and updates.

We also provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k savings plan, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Greene, Tweed is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.

Drug Free Workplace:

Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws.

NOTE: Greene, Tweed is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at GT without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Greene, Tweed, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Greene, Tweed as a result of the referral or through other means.