Instructional Designer

About the role

At SSR, we are a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm. Our collaborative approach empowers us to build lasting partnerships with clients and communities. As owners, we take pride in our work and in each other, driving results while fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver high-impact learning programs, partnering with leaders and subject matter experts to translate priorities into engaging curricula, eLearning, and blended programs.
• Conduct needs assessments and collaborate with management and SMEs on objectives and training prioritization.
• Create storyboards, scripts, course content (eLearning, simulations, blended learning), curricula, job aids, and learner guides using sound instructional design theory; communicate best practices to internal clients.
• Design and develop training processes, plans, and content with internal resources; equip SMEs to deliver training effectively and consistently.
• Plan, organize, implement, and administer training activities across offices and programs; manage schedules and logistics.
• Deliver and facilitate training within the organization; adapt methods to audience and modality.
• Drive learning development based on firm priorities; continuously improve content and assess training quality and impact.
• Administer the Learning Management System (LMS): course setup, assignments, reporting, and data integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Psychology, or a comparable field.
• Three years of training or facilitation experience in a corporate or professional business setting, preferably in training or human resources.
• Experience with SCORM compliance and copywriting laws.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and delivering training in a STEM industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficient in Articulate, Captivate, InDesign, or similar graphic design and training development tools.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and instructional design; applies sound instructional design theory.
• Knowledge of SCORM compliance and copywriting laws.
• Knowledge of HRIS, ATS, and LMS configuration/administration (preferred).
• Interpersonal savvy; clear written communication and presentation skills; strong speech clarity.
• Comprehension, memorization, originality, persuasion, and sound judgment/decision-making.
• Detail-oriented and organized; able to marshal resources and orchestrate multiple activities to accomplish goals.

What We Offer

• 100% Employee-Owned – Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting.
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match.
• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-funded HSA contributions for HDHP plans.
• Company-Paid Protection – Life insurance, AD&D, and short and long term disability at no cost to you.
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays.
• Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Paid parental leave
• Generous PTO
• Paid company holidays

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.