Instructional Design Specialist, Projects

Instructional Design Specialist, Projects

Location:

North Wilkesboro, NC, United States
Job
Date Posted:
Oct 24, 2025

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Samaritan's Purse is searching for an on‑site Instructional Design Specialist to work with our Learning Support Team in North Wilkesboro, NC
. In this role, you will support our International Projects Department and their work around the world. Come join our team and make a global impact!

A day in the life of an Instructional Design Specialist:

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the globe.

In the role of Instructional Design Specialist
, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
• Apply proven adult learning design principles to creation of classroom‑style training, job aids, informal learning opportunities, blended learning, and eLearning.
• Create instructional content using eLearning development software, including Articulate 360 suite and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Advise subject matter experts on the design and delivery of learning content through classroom and web‑based (synchronous and asynchronous) delivery mechanisms.
• Manage Projects department online learning portal and continuously evaluate learning technology solutions.
• Evaluate the success of training implementation initiatives and write reports summarizing results.
• Oversee reporting mechanisms by developing, implementing, and managing the ongoing process to track training information, events, and trainer and participant information.
• Co‑lead efforts within the team unit to research world‑class training techniques, processes, and materials developed by other organizations and governmental agencies.
• Support training initiatives for Projects field staff as needed.
• Serve as the LST liaison to teams and individuals working on People Soft development, deployment, and implementation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Learning, Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or related field and three (3) or more years experience in a corporate, nonprofit, or civil service position; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Oracle Guided Learning preferred.
• 12 credit hours of college‑level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of instructional technologies and course authoring tools, including Articulate 360 and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Thorough knowledge of adult learning principles and learning design best practices.
• Strong presentation, written communication, and graphic design skills.
• Ability to develop and execute detailed work plans and timelines.
• Ability to identify and apply appropriate metrics to training evaluation.

Job Location: North Wilkesboro, NC

Type: Full‑Time

Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)

Benefits:

• On‑site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long‑term and Short‑term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days

By joining our Talent Network, you’ll help give our recruiters a good idea of your calling, skills, and talents as openings become available ministry‑wide.