The Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) is a Florida-based, nonprofit corporation specializing in criminal justice (law enforcement focus) and homeland security issues.

In addition to several other national justice programs and projects, IIR's Center for Law Enforcement Safety and Wellness manages national-level officer safety and wellness programs that support state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement, their agencies, and their families in their efforts to strengthen their strategies, techniques, and behaviors to ensure that officers and agencies are healthy and able to answer the public safety needs in their communities.

Current programs include the VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Training and Technical Assistance Program, the National Suicide Awareness for Law Enforcement Officers Program, the Center for Corrections Officer and Staff Safety and Wellness, and as a partner with the National Policing Institute on the National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety Program.

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Position Description

The Creative Learning Specialist (CLS) for the eDevelopment team in the Center for Law Enforcement Safety and Wellness (CLESW) has experience in developing and delivering digital and printable training products and resources.

This position requires creativity and knowledge and experience in program subject matter and digital and print product development.

The CLS supports the activities of the Preventing Violence Against Law Enforcement and Ensuring Officer Resilience and Survivability Program, the National Suicide Awareness for Law Enforcement Officers Program, the National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety Program, and the CorWellness Program;

the LESW group; and the eDevelopment team to achieve successful completion of grant deliverables and meet leadership expectations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members, managers, and subject-matter experts to develop creative eLearning products, digital content, and publications
• Assist in developing content for webinars
• Produce and edit podcasts with specialized audio programs
• Prepare outlines, scripts, and storyboards for microlearnings, PowerPoints, in-person and studio videos, and illustrated / motion graphic videos
• Develop, review, and prepare blogs, articles, job aids, white papers, and other publications
• Develop content and data for infographics, posters, and other printables
• Support development of virtual training content and delivery, as requested
• Serve as a liaison with the multimedia team, the program support team, the instructional design team, partners, and vendors to produce printed and digital products
• Research identified topics to pinpoint issues and gather data, lessons learned, promising practices, and recommended solutions in support of product development
• Assist with project management, documentation, and reporting for projects
• Assist with the development of eLearning modules and complex video projects
• Maintain professional and appropriate interpersonal communications with clients of the Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) and program participants
• Collaborate with team members to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement in workflow process and problem solve to improve business operations
• Other duties, as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum of four years of directly related experience or a combination of education and professional experience
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system, law enforcement background, and / or experience preferred
• Passion for creativity and innovation
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong personal and professional values
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks with tight deadlines with close attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment both remotely and in person
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the Internet

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Most work is performed in a highly productive and fast-paced remote environment. Some assignments may require travel.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described.

It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by managers, as appropriate.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and IIR reserves the right to change this job description and / or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as appropriate.

Candidates who have accepted an offer will be required to submit to a background investigation, including criminal history, employment history, educational history, and personal and professional references.

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Last updated : 2024-05-01