Instructional Designer

Ministry Brands is looking for an
** Instructional Designer
** to join our growing team!
** Who we are
** Ministry Brands is a leading provider of SaaS operational management systems, payments platforms, digital engagement tools and background screening solutions for faith-based, non-profit and for-profit organizations. We serve more than 95,000 customers as a trusted partner in digital transformation and enablement – advancing missions, driving efficiencies, and building engaged communities for more than four decades. The diverse and real-world experiences of our team members serving their communities makes us stronger together and enhances our ability to advance digital transformation for the greater good.

Ministry Brands is committed to acknowledging and valuing our employee differences and to creating an environment in which every individual’s unique strengths and abilities are developed and valued. Our employees share in the responsibility for creating this environment and demonstrate mutual respect and acceptance in the workplace. We welcome everyone and are dedicated to creating a culture where all our employees have equal opportunity to be heard and reach their full potential.
** Available

Location:

** Alpharetta, GA
** Hybrid Working:
** Team members are expected to come into the Alpharetta office as needed, based on business requirements and team collaboration needs. There is no fixed minimum number of in-office days; instead, attendance will be determined by project demands, meetings, and manager guidance. Any changes to your primary work location should follow the appropriate process as outlined in our handbook.
** What You'll Do:
** As an
** Instructional Designer**,you will be responsible for developing and designing effective and engaging learning materials. You will analyze learning needs and utilize instructional design principles to create training programs, courses along with knowledgebase and In-Application educational content, ensuring the content is both informative and accessible. You will play a key role in ensuring instructional strategies are aligned with Team and Organizational goals, evaluating program effectiveness, and continuously refining content to meet evolving educational needs.  

Effective communication, creativity, and an understanding of adult learning theories are essential for success in this role. You will be a key member of a team that fosters a culture of continuous learning and innovation and will play a crucial role in driving the success of our products and users.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Research and document content, information and details
* Collaboration with Subject Matter Experts and stakeholders to conduct needs assessments and identify learning objectives
* Design and develop training material, including e-learning courses, instructor led training materials, job aids, and multimedia resources
* Continuously evaluate and improve instructional materials based on feedback and data
* Develop Curriculum
* Write Knowledge Base articles, ensuring consistency of voice/tone across multiple applications of content
* Ensure that learning materials are accessible and comply with relevant standards and regulations
* Use comprehensive understanding of all audiences to further engagement and ensure value in all content produced, including Knowledge Base content
* Inspire and foster continual team creativity and innovation
* Prepare teams for operational release readiness
** Who You Are:
*** Passionate about applying various instructional design models and learning theories to create effective educational materials and enthusiastic about helping purpose driven organizations
* Bachelor’s degree in Education, Training, related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
* 2+ years of experience in technical writing or software training experience, or related fields
* Strong proficiency in e-learning and content tools, preferred (Camtasia, Adobe)
* Office 365 experience | Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
* Excellent verbal and written communication, organization and follow-up skills
* Ability to work both individually and as a team member
* Ability to…