Sr. Instructional Designer - Field Science Training
Battelle
- Boulder, CO
- $83,000-100,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Apply principles of adult learning theories, learning styles, and instructional design models to create and maintain successful and efficient training programs for technical field staff, both full-time and temporary, performing biological and environmental sampling and sensor maintenance
- Design, develop, implement and evaluate training curriculum and learning modules in a variety of training formats, including in-person instructor-led, as well as online self-guided, synchronous instructor-led, and blended training
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of training materials by the small team of additional curriculum developers, subject matter experts, and technical support staff, in accordance with field procedures and protocols (consisting of lesson plans, instructor-led and self-guided presentations, recorded lectures, instructional videos, written and online authentic assessments, and performance-based assessments)
- Prepare and deliver interactive instructional sessions (in-person and virtually) to trainers on using the curriculum and methods for providing effective training to early-career field ecologists and instrument engineers
- Develop training capabilities for and monitor the effectiveness of approximately 35 geographically dispersed, certified trainers responsible for training full-time field staff
- Oversee assessment processes and tools for identifying training gaps and needs, evaluating trainee abilities and trainer effectiveness, and evaluating effectiveness of curricula at meeting learning objectives within the limits of available resources (time and personnel)
- Update, revise, and improve upon curricula and advise on innovative approaches to enhance training outcomes
- Actively participate in ongoing training optimization efforts
- Participate in efforts to explore the scaling of NEON curriculum to external scientific research networks and educational institutions (e.g., minority-serving institutions)
- Consult, collaborate, and communicate effectively with program leadership, subject-matter experts, trainers, and field staff to develop and maintain a cohesive and relevant training program
- Contribute to other deliverables as needed
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, with 8 years of experience in designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating instruction for adult learners; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in a related field.
- Expert knowledge of adult learning and instructional design principles and best practices, as well as current and emerging trends and methods in the learning and workforce development industries, including just-in-time and video-enabled training for next generation workforce training.
- Experience with content creation for professional training programs focused on workforce development, continuing education, and/or corporate training.
- Experience designing and conducting engaging and applied learning techniques in a geographically dispersed workforce.
- The ability to develop engaging course materials in a variety of formats that result in successful implementation of field and lab procedures and applying content knowledge to solve real-world problems.
- Familiarity with scientific data collection protocols.
- High level of attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to be proactive and successfully lead a team.
- Familiarity with learning management systems and authoring tools.
- Proficiency with MS Office suite products.
- Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written.
- Effective problem-solving skills and ability to work on multiple projects at a time and act on changing priorities.
- Ability and willingness to travel to field sites (up to 10% time).
- Must be US Citizen.
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
- Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
- Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
- Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
- Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
- Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
- Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
- Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
- Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
- Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
- Give back to and improve our communities