Term Limited Temporary (TLT) Learning and Development Instructional Designer (SA1, Utils L21)

About the role

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a Term Limited Temporary (TLT) Instructional Designer (SA1, Utils L21) to design and develop innovative eLearning solutions for supervisor, leadership, performance management, professional skills, organizational policies & procedures and onboarding programs. The role reports to the Manager of Learning and Development. This temporary opportunity is fully benefited and expected to last one (1) year. SPU is a community‑centered utility delivering drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost services to Seattle residents and businesses, serving 1.6 million regional customers. Over 1,400 employees work to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of water and waste resources for future generations.

Responsibilities

• Design educational content adhering to instructional design principles, ensuring learning objectives align with business objectives.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to co‑create dynamic curricula for live classrooms, workshops, and e‑learning experiences, utilizing AGILE methodologies for continuous improvement and flexibility.
• Develop interactive and immersive online learning experiences using advanced eLearning authoring tools.
• Focus on content structure, clarity, and effective writing to collaborate seamlessly with eLearning developers.
• Regularly assess training solutions for quality, scalability, and impact on learner behavior and business objectives, implementing iterative improvements to drive measurable outcomes.
• Create content that adheres to brand guidelines and style guides.
• Work with evolving templates and tools and look for ways to streamline eLearning production and shorten development times while maintaining quality and impact.
• Collaborate closely with technical cross‑functional stakeholders, including product technical experts, service leaders, program managers, and technicians, to align training content with strategic priorities.
• Facilitate planning sessions and synthesize input from multiple leaders into clear, actionable instructional strategies.

Requirements

• Three (3) years' experience providing full development cycle of e‑learning projects from analysis to implementation.
• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field. (If no degree, two (2) additional years of qualifying experience are required.)
• Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification, and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability.

Skills

• Excellent writing (both creation and editing) skills to produce content outlines and course materials.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator (for development of graphic elements used in e‑learning collaterals), Articulate Storyline, and Microsoft Office (emphasizing Word and PowerPoint, with some Excel familiarity).
• Experience with Cornerstone Learning Management System (LMS).
• Experience with AGILE methodologies.
• Experience developing materials for safety‑related topics, as covered by OSHA and other Federal, state, and local regulations.

Benefits

This position is fully benefited and includes a comprehensive benefits package: vacation, holiday, and sick leave; medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

Pay

The full salary range for this position is $51.88 per hour – $77.82 per hour.