Instructional Designer

At Musco, the industry-leader in sports lighting, our motto is, “We Make It Happen.” There is a can do, innovative spirit here. We are problem solvers, always up for the next challenge. While our headquarters are in Oskaloosa, Iowa, we are a global company, providing lighting solutions at stadiums, arenas and venues in more than 125 countries.

The Musco Human Resources Team is currently seeking an Instructional Designer to work from our Oskaloosa office. With a focus on delivering impactful results, the Instructional Designer will work with subject matter experts in assessing, creating, developing, and optimizing learning and development solutions for team members worldwide. Using expertise in how people learn, design, and collaboration skills, the Instructional Designer creates learning experiences that will elevate entry, intermediate, and advanced team members across the world. If you’re solutions-focused, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator, we look forward to hearing from you. More details about the role are below.

What you will do as an Instructional Designer:

• Collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts to assess performance and develop formal and informal learning solutions and materials for Musco team members, customers, and specifiers.
• Utilize best practices in adult learning methodology and cognitive science.
• Apply training techniques and strategies to ensure application on the job and information is retained
• Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of existing training materials
• Create and test supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, job aids, role plays, games etc.)
• Maintain and use a comprehensive toolbox of assessment tools and metrics to measure results of training solutions.
• Maintain project documentation and course folders
• Engage in continuous personal and professional development, applying the most relevant and useful learning to instructional design projects
• Conduct research as needed (instructional research, vendors, etc.)
• May act as facilitator to deliver training solutions.

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, Communications, Human Resources, Adult Learning, or other related field; MA degree in instructional design, educational technology or similar preferred
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in learning and development, technical writing and/or graphic arts; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Knowledge in Course Development Software, Learning Management Systems and visual design a plus but not required
• APTD or CPLP certification preferred
• Demonstrate a passion and ability for writing and content development excellence
• Understanding of learning theories and instructional design models
• Ability to develop new, quality training presentations and ideas
• Effectively manage projects from start to finish, delivering results
• Provide informative professional assistance when working with the public/customers and co-workers and maintain positive interpersonal relationships which encourage openness
• Produce accurate, professional, and error-free documents in a timely manner
• Respond to continually changing priorities to meet customer and team demands
• Creatively compose information in a manner which engages learner participation and thought
• Take complex technical information or topics and break them down for the learners and effectively communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Work independently and exercise good judgement to meet the needs of key stakeholders, subject matter experts, and the training department.

Other special requirements:

• Limited travel required

Who is Musco?

Musco is the global leader in sports and large area lighting solutions. We believe work should be fun – at Musco, you are part of world-class projects ranging from the London Stadium to the New Orleans Saints Mercedes-Benz Superdome to Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum, to major transportation hubs, to your local Little League stadium. Our Team-first culture enables us to envision, create, refine, and guarantee the best lighting systems. We are forward thinking, always striving to create the next generation of technology. A privately held company since 1976, our supportive and caring culture is based on relationships and creating value. If you’d like to work with a Team that appreciates you, and is invested in your future, Musco may be a great fit for you. Learn more about what makes us unique by reading these Des Moines Register articles: Teamwork is Key to Success at Musco Lighting; Musco Lighting Offers Opportunities to Learn & Contribute; Musco Innovation Extends Beyond Products.

What does Musco offer?

At Musco we offer opportunities for meaningful work at a company you can be proud of. That includes supporting learning through on-the-job experiences and options to develop and grow through different roles within your organization. We value our Team Members and support a work-life balance with flexibility for you to volunteer in your community, attend family activities, or to simply have time to do the things you enjoy.

In addition, we offer:

• Health insurance – comprehensive plans with low out-of-pocket costs
• Generous paid time off benefits
• Profit sharing – up to 20% of eligible compensation annually
• 4% 401K match – immediately vested
• 100% paid Team Member premiums for life insurance and short-term disability insurance

What does Musco do?

We make a difference in your hometown and on the world stage through innovative lighting and field solutions. We do so all while working to reduce glare and protect the night sky. Musco is proud to partner with the International Dark Sky Association in offering efficient lighting solutions that help minimize light pollution. In addition, we believe helping others is a priority. If giving back is important to you, learn more about Musco’s Mini-Pitch System™ Solution in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation where we’ve helped youth in underserved areas have access to more recreational opportunities.

At Musco, we make it happen and want you to be a part of it.

Join Musco where we are Team first, where possibilities come to life, and where we work on local and global solutions that matter. Together “We Make It Happen” – we invite you to apply at musco.com/careers. Stay connected with us on social media to learn more about the Musco Team.

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