What makes us great
At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.
Your role in our success:
The Instructional Designer will research, design and develop training experiences and supporting materials for self-directed, experiential, and formal learning to meet the needs of the business.
This position plays a critical role on the talent development team by building structured, scalable learning experiences aligned with role expectations, operational performance, and career development.
What you'll be working on:
- Performs training needs analysis. Gathers information about needs by collecting data about the learners and/or organizational performance requirements.
- Uses a variety of techniques for determining the instructional content of courses, curricula and programs incorporating sound principles of adult learning theory, ensuring that program design accommodates different learning styles.
- Creates design documents for classroom, self-paced/online, and blended learning including measurable learning objectives, instructional activities, and other learning tools and resources.
- Uses a variety of learning technologies and instructional methods to develop instructional materials/assets which may include participant guides, facilitator guides, presentations, videos, assessments, observation checklists, job aids, etc.
- Manages projects from inception to completion and applies a project management approach to setting and adhering to touchpoints and deadlines. Follows up with identified stakeholders to ensure timely completion of associated deliverables.
- Actively solicits and integrates feedback from users and stakeholders to continuously elevate the quality and effectiveness of learning materials.
- Exhibits consistent quality of work. Proofreads and edits own work and the work of others to improve quality, readability, consistency, and effectiveness of learning materials.
- Develops and maintains instructional design standards, templates, and scalable development processes.
- Provides guidance to internal partners or vendors supporting content development.
- Remains current on developments in training and instructional design to make recommendations such as new instructional design technology and approaches.
Who you are:
- Bachelor’s degree in instruction design, education or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
1-5 years of experience designing and developing interactive learning courses and programs. Experience in the utilities sector is a plus.
- Standard driver’s license.
- Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles, learning styles, and experiential learning
- Experience with authoring and multimedia tools e.g. PowerPoint, Canva, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate 360, Vyond, WellSaid Labs, etc. Experience with video editing a plus.
- Experience with eLearning standards (SCORM, AICC) and Learning Management Systems (Cornerstone or SAP preferred)
- Exceptional writing & communication skills
- Project management skills and the ability to balance multiple initiatives
- Customer service-oriented
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
- An enthusiastic team player with a passion to create a productive, motivated and skilled workforce
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility and manage change
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Benefits/what’s in it for you?
- Flexible work arrangement
- Competitive base salary
- Fantastic opportunities for career growth
- Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
- Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
- Monthly recognition events
- Endless wellness initiatives and community events
- Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
- Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email [email protected].
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What We Do
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK), headquartered in Dover, Delaware, is a publicly-traded, diversified energy company principally engaged in various regulated and unregulated businesses. Through multiple divisions and subsidiaries, we operate on the Delmarva Peninsula, throughout Florida, and in Pennsylvania and Ohio providing natural gas distribution, transmission, gathering and processing, and marketing; electricity distribution; propane gas distribution and wholesale marketing; and other related services to approximately 240,000 customers.
In 2018, we were recognized as a Top Workplace in Delaware for the seventh consecutive year. Our team is comprised of talented and experienced professionals who make a difference by sharing the same brand values and incorporating them within the way we do business. We strive to create a personal connection with one another, our customers, communities, shareholders, and partners enabling us to deliver positive and meaningful results. Our commitment to this shared vision provides us with a unique position and differentiates us from other companies within our industry.
To learn more about Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, our businesses and career opportunities, visit www.chpk.com.
