Instructional Design Specialist

Location:

North Wilkesboro, NC, United States
Job
Date Posted:
Oct 2, 2026

Get Involved!

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

We are seeking an Instructional Design Specialist to join our North American Disaster Relief team in North Wilkesboro, NC
. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ, and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Apply proven adult learning design principles to create training using eLearning development software (including Articulate 360, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Totara, and Adobe Creative Suite).
• Work closely with Training Team to support multi-media training initiatives for key partners, staff and volunteers as needed.
• Provide learning management system support and development.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to determine if online training is necessary to meet organizational objectives and be responsible for monitoring participant progress.
• Other duties as assigned

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelors degree and 3-5 years of experience in instructional design and delivery industry; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Thorough knowledge of adult learning principles
• Thorough knowledge of eLearning development software
• Working knowledge of Learning Management Systems or similar software systems
• Application of customer relations skills
• General knowledge of communication skills
• General knowledge of technical writing skills
• Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies preferred, not required.

Walk in Bold Faith

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• 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

Type: Full-Time

Department: North American Disaster Relief

Location:

North Wilkesboro, NC, United States
Date Posted:
Oct 2, 2026

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.

Samaritan's Purse
PO Box 3000
Boone, NC 28607
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Samaritan’s Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. All contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need.