Instructional Designer

Engagement Overview

We are seeking a
Contract Instructional Designer / Trainer
to lead the design and delivery of internal training programs focused on
Microsoft Copilot, SharePoint Online, and related Microsoft 365 tools
.

This role will help non-IT employees better understand when and how to use these tools effectively - enabling productivity, collaboration, and innovation.

Working closely with IT, Learning Management System (LMS) teams, and functional leaders, the consultant will:

• Assess the current state of adoption
• Identify user needs and skill gaps
• Develop engaging, accessible training content
• Deliver learning experiences both in-person and virtually

This is a hands-on, high-visibility engagement requiring close partnership with IT and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct training needs assessments with IT, business leaders, and user groups.
• Identify learning priorities and skill gaps among non-IT employees.
• Partner with LMS teams to develop and publish instructional materials and recorded content.
• Create practical learning content (guides, videos, job aids, tutorials) covering
• Design and deliver training sessions (live and virtual) for non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to identify champions and SMEs to reinforce adoption.
• Package training materials for ongoing use within the organization.
• Support the creation of a repeatable framework for technology enablement and workforce upskilling.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years in instructional design, learning development, or technology training.
• Experience creating and delivering engaging content for non-technical learners.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, including:

• SharePoint Online

• Microsoft Copilot (agent creation, workflow integration)
• Teams, OneDrive, Power Automate
• Proven ability to conduct needs analyses and translate findings into structured learning.
• Experience developing blended learning materials (live, virtual, and self-paced).
• Strong communication, organization, and facilitation skills.
• Experienced delivering training in-person, virtually, and through LMS platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on training experience with
  Microsoft Copilot and Power Platform tools
  (Copilot Studio, Power Automate).
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design models.
• Experience with authoring tools (Articulate, Camtasia, Captivate, PowerPoint).
• Prior experience working with hybrid or distributed teams in complex organizations

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents:
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future