PGLS is looking for a Instructional System Design Specialist/Digital Media Editor with experience in Educational Technology, for a position at the Foreign Service Institute - contract end date 8/15/2025.
- Execute the creation of digital content based around the current language curriculum, includingbutnotlimitedtothereadability,structure,organization,style,andformatting of all digital content.
- Collaborate in the creation and formatting of language contentinauthorizedFSILearningManagementSystemstoimprovetheonlineusageof various language learning tools.
- Collaborate with the COR, ACOR, or GTM in all stages of the SLS Curriculum Design Processinhelpingcreateandformattheonlineenvironmentforthelanguagecurriculum.
- Collaborate with the COR, ACOR, or GTM in providing training to all staff on using educationaltechnologyandothertoolsincreatingandmaintaininglanguagecurriculum.
- FollowFSIandSLSprocedures regarding copyright, and track compliance for assigned development project(s).
CollaboratewiththeCOR,ACOR,orGTMandcontentcreatorstoestablishprocesses and deadlines for the editing workflow.
ProvideregularstatusupdatesonprogresstotheCOR,ACOR,orGTMandbriefingson request for the content creators and others regarding progress, standards, or issues for discussion.
Requirements
- BA/BS,MA/MS,orPh.D.,orforeignequivalentdegreeinEducational Technology, Instructional Design, Graphic Design, etc.
- One(1)yearofexperienceoreducation in EducationalTechnology orDigital Media Design.
- One(1)yearofexperienceusingaLearningManagement Systemaseitheraninstructor or administrator.
- Experiencecreatingdigitaltrainingmaterials:coursecontent,teachingmanuals,student guides, e-books, and interactive media (video, audio, animation, digital text).
- ExperienceusingOfficeandGraphicDesignApplications(AdobePremier,Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and other Adobe Creative Cloud apps).
- Knowledgeofbasiccomputerskills:e.g.,email,MicrosoftOfficeSuiteandfamiliarity with online meeting software (Zoom, Skype, MS Teams, Webex), etcetera.
Preferred:
- Experienceindesktoppublishinggraphicdesign valued.
- One(1)year ofexperiencetraining instructorsinusing digitaltraining techniques.
- Projectmanagement experiencevalued.
- ExperienceinGoogleforEducation.
- Knowledgeof InstructionDesign
Benefits
PGLS offers a competitive and comprehensive full-time employee compensation and benefits package: Health, FSA, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance, Pet Insurance, Tuition/Professional Development Reimbursement, 401k, DoorDash Pass, PTO, All Federal Holidays Paid, Metro/Parking Reimbursement
PGLS is committed to equal opportunity in employment and is dedicated to hire an inclusive workforce. It is the policy of PGLS to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, nationality, or ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
As part of the company’s equal employment opportunity policy, PGLS will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.
To request reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach out to PGLS at
hr@pglsinc.com