(Agile1)Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Dev

Mindlance

Livermore, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50–$58 Per Hour
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Business Processes, Communication Skills, Construction Equipment Operation, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Electrical Utility, Graphic Design, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Instructional Design, Laptop PC, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Power Generation, Reimbursement, Technical Writing, Time Management, Train-the-Trainer, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Willing to Travel, Work From Home, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Livermore, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
ONLY SUBMIT LOCAL CANDIDATES RESIDING IN BAY AREA/NEAR WORK LOCATION-LIVERMORE AND IN Client SERVICE TERRITORY. ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID-90% REMOTE/10% TRAVEL IN SERVICE TERRITORY. Client WILL ISSUE A LAPTOP AND ANY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED IS TO BE PROVIDED BY SUPPLIER. NO REIMBURSEMENT FOR CELL OR INTERNET. CALLS TO BE MADE VIA MS TEAMS OR CELL.

TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR:
Technical writing and training development experience, detail oriented, and strong communication skills.

TOP SKILL SETS LOOKING FOR:
Team player, willing to learn and receptive to feedback.


Role: Contract Instructional Designer 2026

Responsibilities
" Design and develop instructor-led and on-the-job training for apprenticeships in the Power Generation utility industry.
" Develop learning materials for technical content, including hands-on practice activities, student guides, facilitator guides, scenarios, videos, assessments, simulations, and other instructional media.
" Perform a detailed task analysis for each job function, business process, or system for which training will be developed.
" Define learning objectives, and course structure aligned to stakeholder needs and to meet the constraints of the learning environment.
" Work under the direction of the Senior Instructional Designer to apply company standards, guidelines, and templates.
" Participate in milestone meetings with subject matter experts, including task analysis, alpha, beta, train the trainer, and pilot.
" Engage with subject matter experts for ongoing content review and validation.
" Available during office hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PST) Monday - Friday
Required Skills
" 3+ years experience developing instructor-led training for technical skills; such as electrical utilities or related industries.
" Bachelor's degree in instructional design or education related areas of study.
" Skilled in instructional design methodologies and technical writing.
" Experienced in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
" Self-manage assigned tasks and deadlines to complete deliverables on time.
" Work closely with team and subject matter experts to proactively communicate concerns, issues and risks.
Desired Skills
" Experience in hydroelectric operations, general construction, and heavy equipment operation
" Master's degree in instructional design or education related areas of study
" Experience with QuestionMark, Author-It, and/or Articulate 360
" Skilled in graphic design
" Teaching experience
" Previous Client Academy experience

Location
" Primarily work from home.
" Quarterly travel is required to Client locations, including the Sierra region.
" Occasional overnight stays may be necessary to support client meetings and project milestones. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Contract has the potential to extend. but not guaranteed.

EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

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