Instructional Designer

Nerdy is seeking a talented Instructional Designer to join our team and help us in the ongoing training and development efforts across the organization. The Instructional Designer will be responsible for the design and development of online and instructor-led training programs, curricula, and materials for various departments.  This role will partner with the training team in identifying training and development needs, goals, gaps, and requirements of the business.  The Instructional Designer will be a subject matter expert on adult learning best practices and methodologies. 

About Nerdy:

Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) is a leading platform for live online learning, with a mission to transform the way people learn through technology. The Company’s purpose-built proprietary platform leverages technology, including AI, to connect learners of all ages to experts, delivering superior value on both sides of the network. Nerdy’s comprehensive learning destination provides learning experiences across 3,000+ subjects and multiple formats—including one-on-one instruction, small group classes, large format group classes, and adaptive self-study. Their proprietary platform leverages AI to personalize the experience for Learners of all ages —from kindergarten to professional—in academic, test prep, enrichment, and certification subjects. Nerdy’s flagship business, Varsity Tutors, is one of the nation’s largest platforms for live online tutoring and classes. Its solutions are available directly to students and consumers, as well as through schools and other institutions. Learn more about Nerdy at https://www.nerdy.com/.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Business, or Instructional Design preferred. 
• 4+ years of experience as an Instructional Designer developing online learning content using Articulate 360 Storyline and Rise. 
• 4+ years of experience supporting a training team driving the development of learning programs. 
• 2+ years of experience consulting with the business to develop learning solutions.
• Proven track record of developing effective training courses by implementing learning principles, techniques, and methodologies.
• Experience developing and delivering content within tight deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of eLearning tools and training software, including Learning Management Systems.
• Experience developing training for sales and customer service processes and programs preferred.  
• Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities while working closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and a strong focus on attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to professionally interact with all levels of the organization.  

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop curriculum, programs, learning materials, and performance support tools based on industry design standards.
• Create content, including measurable learning objectives, participant materials, scenarios, simulations, and assessments.
• Design learning solutions that demonstrate an understanding of adult learning principles and leverage current learning trends, including gamification, and microlearning.
• Analyze training effectiveness through metrics, feedback, and learner performance to make data-driven improvements.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver engaging content within tight deadlines.
• Partner with the training team to conduct needs assessments and drive projects from start to completion.
• Provide regular updates on project status to stakeholders and the training team. 
• Document training department processes and procedures, and implement a tracking system to ensure that learning content is consistently reviewed and kept up to date.
• Stay updated on best practices in instructional design and emerging technologies to continually enhance training programs and train others on the team. 
• Support administration of the Learning Management System. 

Leadership Principles & Culture:

• Builds Teams: Leads the work of hiring and promoting bar-raising talent. Responsible for employee development, even when it means moving people to other areas to help them grow.  
• Thinks Big: Sets ambitious and audacious goals and is willing to consider boldly different solutions to achieve them. 
• Insists on High Standards: Recognizes that yesterday’s extraordinary is today’s ordinary.  Identifies and articulates high standards and pushes themselves and the teams to reach them. 
• Bias for Action: Recognizes that most decisions are not one-way doors and demonstrates strong bias for speed, but makes decisions and acts with the speed that is appropriate to the circumstances. 
• Builds Trust: Establishes trust, even with those who think differently. Actively listens, seeks to understand, and is kindly candid in conversation. Humbly owns mistakes, even when it’s uncomfortable. 
• Goes Deep: Understands the details and audits frequently. When inconsistencies exist between expected results and anecdotes, tenaciously digs into why. Rolls up their sleeves and do what’s needed. 
• Has Conviction: Insists on having the conversation “in the room” and actively participates, even when it’s exhausting. Does not capitulate for the sake of consensus, nor “pocket vetos” decisions.  Fully committed once a decision has been made. 
• Delivers Results: Leaders identify what needs to be accomplished and deliver quality, timely results. When setbacks occur, leaders persevere and overcome. 
• Is Right, A Lot: Most decisions and suggestions prove to be correct, given a situation’s context,  when judged over time. 
• Apolitical: Embraces and supports Nerdy as an apolitical company and recognizes that we can have the largest impact if we are united in our focus on helping people learn and not divided or distracted by advancing unrelated causes.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401k Company Matching Plan
• Maternity, Paternal, and Adoption Leave
• Hybrid Position (1 to 2 days in office at our corporate headquarters in Clayton, Missouri)
• Flexible PTO
• Free Learning Membership for you and your household (1-1 tutoring hours, unlimited use of on-demand services, and access to our online classes)
• Unique opportunity to help transform how the world learns!

Nerdy is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.