Instructional Designer

Overview

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.  Lynker is seeking a sharp and creative Instructional Designer to join our team.  This role is contingent upon Lynker winning the contract, and an offer will likely not be extended until it is confirmed that the contract has been won.   

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will support the design and development of performance-based adult training courses that may be classroom, virtual, or blended learning solutions. She/he will understand and implement effective adult learning strategies in the NOAA Office for Coastal Management’s instructional products and services by working closely with management, subject matter teams, and incorporating input from targeted learners. 

Core responsibilities of the Instructional Designer will include, but are not limited to:

• Communicating OCM’s instructional design process and tailoring design based on input from learners and subject matter experts. 
• Applying e-learning and adult learning science best practices to advance the quality of OCM’s Digital Coast Academy.
• Working with cross-office teams to understand priority needs and applications of OCM target audiences for on-demand solutions that support the regular use of OCM data and technical tools for improved on-the-job performance.
• Producing virtual meetings, webinars, and learning events, using Adobe Connect or similar platforms.
• Conducting training needs assessment scaled to meet project needs and scope to recommend appropriate instructional solutions. 
• Designing and developing scientific, technical, soft skills, and accredited online and classroom courses that are learner-centered, need-based, and goal-driven, and use effective knowledge-transfer strategies.
• Designing and developing learning materials (e.g. content, activities, job aids, knowledge checks), and evaluation instruments (e.g. formative and summative).

Qualifications

The Instructional Designer selected should have the following:

• BA or BS plus five years of adult education or instructional design related experience or M.A. in Instructional Systems, Adult Education, or a related degree.
• Demonstrated experience designing and producing virtual courses, webinars, and other learning events.
• Strong command of adult learning theory and practices for both classroom and virtual training experiences. 
• Experience developing and implementing need-gathering techniques, including interviews, surveys, and group facilitation, to capture and document instructional needs. 
• Demonstrated experience designing synchronous (classroom and virtual) and blended learning designs.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams to efficiently produce effective training courses and online learning products.
• Experience building relationships with management, colleagues, and external partners.

The Ideal Instructional Designer will have the following:

• Working in environmental science, planning or policy, coastal management,  marine/estuarine ecosystems, or a related field 
• An understanding of technical applications needed on-the-job by practitioners in the fields of environmental science, planning, policy, and coastal and ocean ecosystems management.
• Designing a variety of learning solutions (e.g. from micro-learning videos to 2-day instructor-led classroom courses).
• Working with state and federal partners and agencies.
• Working with virtual learning platforms needed for blended learning solutions.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000