Instructional Designer

The Instructional Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and continuously improving training programs that support Indiana Electric Cooperatives and its member electric cooperatives. Working collaboratively with internal subject matter experts and cooperative professionals, this position transforms technical and regulatory content into engaging classroom, virtual, and self-paced learning experiences.

The position plays a key role in modernizing IEC's learning portfolio by incorporating adult learning principles, instructional design best practices, and technology-enabled learning while ensuring training reflects industry standards, regulatory requirements, and cooperative best practices.

To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform the functions listed below satisfactorily. The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Design engaging instructor-led, virtual, and eLearning courses.
• Convert existing classroom training into virtual and blended learning formats.
• Develop participant guides, facilitator guides, job aids, videos, and digital learning resources.
• Apply adult learning principles to improve learner engagement and knowledge retention.
• Build learning assessments and evaluate course effectiveness.
• Recommend innovative instructional technologies and learning tools.

• Partner with IEC staff and member cooperative subject matter experts to identify training needs.
• Develop new training programs based on industry trends and cooperative best practices.
• Update existing curriculum to reflect regulatory changes and operational improvements.
• Standardize course materials across training programs.
• Assist with learning management system administration and content organization.

• Assist in developing safety and regulatory curriculum.
• Translate complex technical, regulatory, and compliance requirements into clear, understandable, and engaging learning content tailored to the needs of the intended audience.
• Support training related to OSHA, DOT, utility operations, and workplace safety.
• Coordinate with safety professionals to ensure technical accuracy.
• Deliver classroom or virtual instruction as assigned.
• Evaluate participant feedback and recommend curriculum improvements.

• Manage multiple curriculum development projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate timelines with subject matter experts.
• Maintain training documentation and version control.
• Support strategic initiatives to expand IEC educational offerings.

• Attend trainings, conferences, and professional development activities to remain current on industry standards and maintain certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Education, Organizational Development, Training and Development, Communications, or related field.
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience designing and developing adult learning programs.
• Experience designing instructor‑led, virtual instructor‑led (VILT), blended, and self‑paced eLearning programs.
• Knowledge of adult learning and instructional design principles, with a natural curiosity for new and better ways to help people learn.
• Experience consulting with subject matter experts to analyze training needs and translate technical information into effective learning solutions.
• Experience developing curriculum, facilitator guides, participant materials, assessments, job aids, and other instructional resources.
• Experience using instructional design and…