Instructional Designer & Trainer

Are you an innovative educator ready to bridge the gap between strategy and facilitation? Lamar's Corporate Office is looking for a dynamic Instructional Designer & Trainer to help us build the next generation of professional development s isn’t just about creating courses—it’s about crafting entire learning journeys that empower our team to thrive. This role requires a seasoned professional with demonstrated experience in live training facilitation, training needs assessment/gap analysis, and a strategic mindset to drive enterprise-wide professional development initiatives.

Lamar’s Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, LA is home to over 250 professionals from every walk of corporate life. We enjoy a beautifully renovated office building with a modern design, a beverage refreshment station, a relaxing dining area, amazing holiday parties, and a quaint outdoor patio to enjoy the good weather days!

Why Lamar?

Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 86% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.

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What you can expect from us:

• A Monday-Friday 8a-5p work schedule
• An annual salary of $60,000-$72,000/year, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth
• A comprehensive 2-month training program
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
• Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program
• A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback

What we're looking for in you:

• Instructional Design & Learning Strategy:
  Ability to conduct needs assessments and KSA gap analyses to assist in designing and developing comprehensive learning paths and effective instructional content.
• Training Delivery & Engagement:
  Skill in delivering engaging presentations and training sessions (in-person and online), managing group dynamics, and fostering interaction and motivation among learners through a coaching and mentoring approach.
• Communication & Interpersonal Effectiveness:
  Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills for explaining complex information clearly and concisely, combined with effective interpersonal and diplomatic skills to collaborate across all organizational levels.
• Technological & AI Fluency:
  Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS, UKG Pro Learning preferred), common office software (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace), and the ability to ethically leverage AI tools for HR functions such as data analysis and process automation.
• Organizational Acumen & Execution:
  Demonstrates strong analytical and proactive problem-solving skills, exercising sound judgment, continuous attention to detail in high-stakes situations, and effective time management to meet deadlines. Innovative and proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise integrity and sound judgment in complex and ambiguous situations. Work requires continuous attention to detail in understanding legal requirements, composing, typing, and proofreading communications and training materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
  
  Ability to work in a team environment.

Education and Experience:

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years of experience in Training & Development required (2 of which must be in HR)
• Proven track record of designing and delivering live (in-person and/or virtual) training programs to diverse audiences
• PHR or Training Certification
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in HR or Training & Development
• Experience with instructional design
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