Instructional Designer I

Priority1 strives to go beyond simply offering jobs. We foster careers by creating a great working environment for our team members. We hire talented individuals who will provide the best support and can quickly adapt to the rapidly changing world of logistics. These talented men and women drive our business, and we are committed to their success.

The multimedia instructional designer/learning specialist will work as part of the Priority1 Learning & Development team to develop and deliver learning content for Priority1, a third-party logistics broker.

Responsibilities

• Regular, reliable in-person attendance.
• Work with the Priority-1 Learning & Development team and key stakeholders within Priority-1 to identify and prioritize the learning and development needs of the organization.
• Conduct needs assessments and identify learning objectives and the best modality for addressing learning needs.
• Utilize best practices and educational principles to design and develop learning content.
• Design learning content in a variety of modalities, including face-to-face instruction, blended and hybrid instruction, eLearning, job aides, guided learning, reference guides, etc.
• Utilize course authoring tools, including but not limited to Articulate Storyline 360, Camtasia, Audacity, and Vyond.
• Write, edit, proof, and revise content that aligns to company and industry standards.
• Design reliable and valid learning assessments that align to course and program objectives.
• Utilize audio recording software to record and edit voiceovers for learning content.
• Work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Think creatively and critically to define and develop learning solutions under short deadlines.
• Design learning that reflects an understanding of diverse learners.
• Upload and manage learning content in an LMS to ensure content remains complete, updated, and relevant.
• Conduct face-to-face, blended, and hybrid instruction.
• Act as a resource to other team members through the peer review process, providing timely, constructive feedback as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of the design process.
• Stay up to date on industry standards and emerging trends in adult learning theory, methods, tools, and software.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and ethical consideration in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support instructional design.
• Ensure that AI-generated content aligns with company values, maintains academic integrity, protects data privacy, and upholds accessibility and inclusivity standards. Uses AI as a supplement to rather than a substitute for human creativity, critical thinking, and pedagogical expertise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, Agile, Kirkpatrick Model, etc.).
• Experience with learning development in multiple modalities, including instructor-led training (both synchronous and asynchronous) and eLearning.
• Strong proficiency with industry standard software, including but not limited to Articulate Storyline 360, Camtasia, Audacity, MS Suite.
• Proficiency with learning management systems, preferably Workday Learning.
• Knowledge of graphic design principles for course building.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated problem solver.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.

Pay & Benefits

• Medical insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependents
• Dental insurance 100% paid for Employee
• Vision insurance
• HSA with employer contributions
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Cancer, critical illness, and accident policies available
• Profit sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation
• Paid holidays AND PTO

Writing Assessment Requirement

As part of the application process, candidates will be required to complete a writing assessment. This assessment will involve creating a sample instructional design document based on a scenario provided. The document should demonstrate the candidate's ability to analyze learning needs, outline course objectives, and design engaging learning activities that showcase the candidate's ability to write concisely and accurately.

Job functions require long periods of sitting and working from computer workstation; ability to multi-task, problem solve, and prioritize daily workload; excellent organization and record keeping skills; comfortable with oral communications. Requires extended periods of sitting, normal walking, bending, twisting, and stretching. Capability of sight and hearing required. Ability to deal with stressful situations and occasionally working extended hours. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job and duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

Priority-1, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)