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Part Time Learning & Development Technician

Sparks Group
  • Alexandria, VA
  • $30.29 Per Hour
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Job Description

Job Summary/Company: 

Sparks Group has partnered with a local government organization seeking a Part-Time Learning & Development Technician to support its Learning & Development team. This position will assist with the development, maintenance, and implementation of digital learning content and learning management systems (LMS). The ideal candidate will have experience working with learning technology, developing online training materials, and providing technical support to ensure an effective and engaging learning experience for employees.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in instructional technology, e-learning development, or learning and development who enjoys working with digital tools and collaborating with cross-functional teams.



Responsibilities:
  • Assist with the development, configuration, and maintenance of online courses and digital learning materials within the organization's Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Support the integration, implementation, and functionality of learning technology platforms and tools.
  • Build and update online learning experiences based on established LMS requirements, templates, and style guidelines.
  • Test courses and learning materials across various devices, browsers, and platforms to ensure functionality and quality.
  • Assist with software updates, system configurations, employee account setup, and general LMS maintenance.
  • Provide technical assistance and user support to employees, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders navigating learning platforms.
  • Collaborate with instructional designers, presenters, subject matter experts, multimedia developers, and other team members to develop engaging training content.
  • Assist with the creation and maintenance of training guides, instructional resources, and other employee learning materials.
  • Support the development of multimedia learning content, including videos, graphics, interactive modules, and other digital training resources.
  • Help identify opportunities to improve the functionality, accessibility, and overall user experience of digital learning programs.
  • Stay current on emerging learning technologies and recommend tools and solutions that support organizational training initiatives.

Qualifications/Background Profile:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Instructional Design, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
  • Previous experience in Learning & Development, instructional technology, e-learning development, LMS administration, or a related area.
  • Experience building, updating, and maintaining online courses or digital training materials.
  • Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as NEOGOV, Canvas, or similar platforms.
  • Proficiency with educational technology and multimedia applications such as Adobe Captivate, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, InDesign, or similar tools.
  • Strong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to evaluate and test software functionality.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to assist both technical and non-technical users.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a cross-functional team.
  • A willingness to learn new technologies and stay current with emerging digital learning tools.

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This job is In-Person.

Pay Range: Hourly $30.29 to $50.00

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

 

Numbers & Facts

LocationAlexandria, VA
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size50 to 99 employees
Year Founded1970
Websitehttps://www.sparksgroupinc.com

About Company

Bringing the Best People and the Best Companies Together Since 1970.

Sparks Group (formerly SPARKS, Sparks IT Solutions, and Sparks Personnel) is the Washington DC Area's leading temporary staffing and full-time recruiting services provider. Whether you are seeking your next opportunity or looking to add talent, Sparks Group is the ideal partner for you! Each of our four divisions (Sparks Office, Sparks Accounting & Finance, Sparks IT, and Sparks Creative) specializes in placing professionals in temporary/contract, temporary-to-full-time, and full-time roles across a diverse array of staffing categories, positions and levels including: office/administrative, customer service, human resources and talent acquisition, legal support, government and cleared personnel, mortgage/banking, accounting and finance, contracts and procurement, information technology and creative/marketing.

Sparks Group brings over four decades of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding positions at many of the area’s most prestigious organizations. Our primary focus is presenting opportunities that match each candidate’s skill-sets, experience levels, career objectives, and growth needs. Sparks Group has regularly ranked as one of the top US staffing and recruiting firms having been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction (2012-2017). Additionally, Sparks Group is proud to have been recently selected for other awards Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work (2017), the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces® List (2017, 2014), Forbes® Best Professional Recruiting Firms (2017), and the National Capital Business Ethics Award.

Skills

  • Adobe Captivateunmatched
  • Adobe Illustratorunmatched
  • Adobe InDesignunmatched
  • Adobe Photoshopunmatched
  • Adobe Premiereunmatched
  • Canvasunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Content Developmentunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Educational Technologyunmatched
  • Emerging Technologyunmatched
  • Functional Testingunmatched
  • Government Organizationsunmatched
  • Graphicsunmatched
  • Human Resourcesunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Instructional Designunmatched
  • Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS)unmatched
  • Learning Management System (LMS)unmatched
  • Local Governmentunmatched
  • Multimediaunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Online Coursesunmatched
  • Online Publicationsunmatched
  • Online Trainingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Software Administrationunmatched
  • Software Evaluationunmatched
  • Style Guideunmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Training/Teaching Materialsunmatched
  • User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)unmatched
  • Web Browsersunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched
  • eLearningunmatched

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