Instructional Designer

Key Responsibilities

• Manage curriculum for assigned NADA Academy courses, ensuring materials are current and up-to-date.
• Design and develop original training content for both instructor-led and online training formats.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop training materials, including scopes, sequences, learning objectives, and assessments.
• Create a variety of instructional materials such as participant workbooks, PowerPoint presentations, facilitator guides, management guides, tutorials, and job aids, translating complex industry information into clear, dealership-friendly content.
• Ensure that training materials align with NADA’s design standards and objectives.
• Research, write, and edit management resource guides that break down complex, industry-related topics into easily digestible formats for dealership leaders.
• Contribute to staff training on adult learning methodologies and instructional design best practices.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in instructional design, with expertise in both classroom and online learning environments.
• Proven ability to work closely with subject matter experts to develop content for diverse learning formats (instructor-led, blended, and online).
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and best practices in instructional design.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with an ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign preferred.
• Project management skills to manage deadlines and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

Full-time position with some travel comprising 5% of the role at times.

Benefits

Excellent benefits.