Curriculum Designer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Curriculum Designer to develop and implement educational programs tailored to the needs of a utility company. The ideal candidate will have expertise in designing career path courses, working with both union and management staff, and creating engaging, effective learning materials. This role will focus on fostering employee development, aligning with organizational goals, and addressing industry-specific skills gaps.

• Conduct skills gap analyses across union and management teams to identify training needs.
• Design detailed educational curricula, including career path courses, timelines, and learning objectives.
• Develop engaging training materials (e.g., slide decks, facilitator guides, eBooks, interactive learning experiences, assessments, etc...) in both physical and digital formats.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content relevance and alignment with industry standards.
• Integrate modern instructional methods, including e-learning platforms and gamification techniques.
• Facilitate training sessions and provide guidance on course implementation.
• Collect feedback from participants to refine and improve training programs.
• Ensure compliance with labor agreements while addressing the unique needs of unionized staff.
• Must be able to deliver exemplary customer service and develop a team-spirited work environment in support of the Company's Corporate Values.

• Master's Degree in Education or Educational Technology, with a focus on Instructional Design or a related field and Two years of related work experience or
• Bachelor's Degree in Education or Educational Technology, with a focus on Instructional Design or a related field and Three years of related work experience

• Must have at least three years of full-time work experience in curriculum design, required.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of the organization, required.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Windows environments and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), required.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories, engagement technique, and performance-based training, required.
• Ability to work independently, providing oversight, direction, and in a developmental role for the department, required.
• Strong understanding of instructional design models, required.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines, required.