Instructional Designer

About BOMA International

With more than one hundred years of leadership and innovation, Building Owners, and Managers Association (BOMA) International and its institute, Building Owners, and Managers Institute (BOMI), serve the entire commercial real estate community, including owners, managers, property professionals, engineers, and service providers of all commercial building types. BOMA's mission is to advance a vibrant commercial real estate industry through advocacy, influence, and knowledge across a federation of 81 U.S. local associations and18 global affiliates with over 20,000 members. BOMI provides critical education and training to industry professionals and has delivered more than 400,000 courses and 43,000 credentials through its designations and certificate programs with a proven record of increasing job performance and company efficiency. BOMA and BOMI are committed to championing commercial real estate professionals, equipping them with cutting-edge insights and unparalleled value to propel their careers. 

BOMA and BOMI continue to grow their offerings of courses and certifications and continue to support developing policy related to support commercial real estate professionals and assist them in furthering their careers. To that end, BOMI is hiring an Instructional Designer to support our expanding Education team in updating and developing relevant, modern course content, through varied delivery methods, that meet the educational and professional development needs of our growing, multi-generational workforce.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Lead Instructional Designer, the Instructional Designer will be a part of a six-member team and is responsible for working collaboratively with the Learning and Development team and other key stakeholders to achieve project goals as defined in strategic and operational plans to fulfill learners needs. The Instructional Designer will ensure that sound instructional design methodologies and work processes result in educational content for assigned projects that is current, relevant, and meets customer needs and expectations.

This role’s dynamic nature requires enthusiasm for education across diverse audiences, and exemplary project management and organization skills. The ideal candidate will create and distribute learning content, be able to pivot seamlessly between priorities, and excel in a fast-paced environment. Analytical skills are imperative for monitoring and reporting learners’ participation and engagement against BOMA’s strategic and operational goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop complete working knowledge and understanding of all BOMI International product materials for all delivery methods.
• Work independently to create interactive and instructionally sound learning products using proven instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies.
• Collaborate with assigned project development resources, including SMEs, learners, and instructors to ensure quality in product materials.
• Adhere to project deadlines and BOMI International instructional design standards for all project tasks.
• Research and apply emerging technologies and instructional design strategies to enhance learning outcomes, products, and credential quality.
• Participate in the development and delivery of educational support documentation, including standards, learner and instructor coursebooks, and workflow processes.
• Enhance existing and create new assessment processes and protocol for all products in alignment with learning outcome goals.
• Review and revise exam items as necessary to meet performance validation standards for BOMI assessments.
• Ensure learning materials developed are designed to address audience needs and learning styles.
• Work to enhance current instructional design knowledge by attending relevant seminars, trade shows, and referencing appropriate industry resources.
• Demonstrate positive team and collaborative techniques for project success.
• Support of other education initiatives as requested by the Vice President of Learning & Development.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field, or relevant work experience + High School diploma.
• 3-4 years of experience in a learning or training organization.
• Excellent technical skills to include working knowledge of: Articulate Storyline, Microsoft Office products, current eLearning development tools such as Adobe Captivate, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and other multi-media design tools.
• Experience with learning delivery and content curation tools.
• Learning management system experience.
• Strong project management skills to ensure all assets are completed effectively, thoroughly, and on time.
• Keen attention to detail and organization skills to support team goals and initiatives.
• An ability to develop strong relationships and build buy-in with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and to thrive in a fast-paced environment that involves working on multiple content projects simultaneously.
• A passion for providing superior customer experiences.

Preferred Skills and Personal Characteristics:

• Positive and energetic individual eager to problem-solve and tackle new projects.
• Collaborative, flexible, and open to others’ ideas on a dynamic, energetic, hard-working team.
• Committed to constant learning.
• Previous work experience in an adult education environment preferred.
• Demonstrates initiative and innovative focus.
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented and self-motivated with the ability to balance multiple projects.
• Ability to multi-task and meet aggressive deadlines within specified timelines.
• Interest in the Commercial Building industry is preferred.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Location:

BOMA and BOMI have offices in Washington, D.C., and Annapolis, MD, respectively and operate on hybrid work schedules with the team in-office two-to-three days a week depending on location. Given the collaborative nature of this position, we are only considering candidates who are in or willing to relocate to the Washington, D.C., or Annapolis, MD, areas.

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $65,000. Additionally, BOMA provides a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Health benefits, including medical, dental and vision for employees and their families.
• Competitive 401(k) contributions.
• Paid vacation time and paid sick and safe time.
• EAP Program.

To Apply:

Please email your resume and cover letter to careers@BOMA.org. Subject: Instructional Designer. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled; however, preference will be given to applications received by the close of business on November 8, 2024. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries, please.

EEO Statement:

BOMA is an equal-opportunity employer. The organization provides equal employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or make-up, or any other protected category enumerated by applicable local, state law, or federal law.