Training Developer

Training Developer 1

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing and recruiting firm that is currently looking for degreed and experienced Training Developers to fill contract positions in Birmingham, AL. The positions are hybrid with 4 days in office and 1 day remote. Local candidates are highly preferred. Relocation assistance is not available. In addition to an updated resume, a work portfolio is required.

This position may require some bending, lifting, climbing, prolonged sitting, prolonged walking, walking on gravel or crawling when necessary.

A Training Developer 1, Instructional Design, is responsible for creating, designing, and delivering training programs and materials to educate employees or learners on specific topics or skills. This position supports the development of instructor-led training materials and presentation-based learning solutions. This role focuses primarily on PowerPoint development, content formatting to include branding and accessibility standards, document creation(s), voice-over integration, and other instructional design support activities.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Human Resources, Communications, or related field preferred, or equivalent academic, internship, or practicum experience in instructional design or multimedia.

Qualifications:

• Instructional Design
  
  Experience:
  
  1-5 years experience in instructional design and/or curriculum development is required.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to effectively engage with and understand content provided by subject matter experts, translating technical, soft skills, or industry-specific knowledge into clear, accurate, and instructionally sound training materials. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Technology Proficiency:
  Microsoft Suite (Advanced PowerPoint/Word), Voice-over narration, Adobe Pro, and Microsoft SharePoint experience required.
• Adaptability:
  Ability to adapt training methods and materials to various learning styles and preferences.
• Problem-Solving:
  Strong problem-solving skills to address learner challenges and optimize training content.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Effective interpersonal skills for building rapport with learners and collaborating with peers, leader, other functional area, and stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail:
  Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in training materials and other deliverables.
• Project & Time Management:
  Efficient time management to meet training deadlines and manage multiple training projects.
• Values:
  Safety first mindset, intentional inclusion, act with integrity, and superior performance.

Collaborates with L&D consultants, stakeholders, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify training needs, define objectives, and understand target audience requirements. Participates in meetings to gather content, clarify expectations, and collect stakeholder input, ensuring feedback is incorporated throughout the development lifecycle. Designs and develops comprehensive training curricula and instructional materials, including instructor-led presentations, participant and instructor guides, job aids, reference materials, and knowledge checks/assessments.

Converts source materials into professional, polished training deliverables using approved templates and standardized formats. Applies instructional design principles and adult learning best practices to create content that is engaging, effective, clear, concise, and learner-centered. Ensures all materials align with organizational branding, formatting, and document governance standards, maintaining consistency across all deliverables. Supports ongoing content updates, revisions, and maintenance activities, ensuring accuracy, version control, and compliance with established guidelines.

Formats and organizes materials for usability and accessibility across delivery methods. Provides basic multimedia support as needed, including recording and editing voice-over narration to support training delivery and development of narrated content. Conduct quality assurance testing and revisions. Utilize LMS to test functionality of eLearning courses as required through the QA/QC process and provide feedback to peers. Provides regular communication to leadership and stakeholders on project progress, risks, and key updates, maintaining accurate status tracking within project management tools.

Regularly uploads and maintains training content within the content management library for use by internal teams, customers, and instructors, ensuring all materials are accurate, complete, properly version-controlled, and aligned with established standards.