Digi-Key

Senior Instructional Designer

Thief River Falls, MN Full time

DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page.

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Position Overview:

The Senior Instructional Designer contributes the assessment of Operations learning needs through the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs that facilitate the professional development and continuous learning of team members. The Senior Instructional Designer has a strong knowledge and experience in Training Interventions and is responsible for performing specialized and project related duties within training. The person in this position works collaboratively at organizational and developmental levels to ensure that all training activities support the business goals.  

This role is based in Thief River Falls or Bloomington, Minnesota, and will require a minimum of two days per week in the office and be available for projects in the office as needed. Travel required, at times, domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities:

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

  • Design, develop and evaluate programs that support organizational objectives and align with the organization’s business goals  

  • Research the latest trends in education and instructional design  

  • Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts  

  • Apply instructional design principles and adult learning theory to create engaging and interactive learning experiences 

  • Effectively utilize current learning delivery platforms and tools to support training, including eLearning (Articulate), gamification, self-paced, etc.  

  • Conduct and/or collect research and collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)  

  • Collect data on training needs by interviews, workplace shadowing, and research training data  

  • Track training outcomes and ensure alignment to the business objectives  

  • Develop and drive cross-functional goals and objectives by collaborating with internal departments to develop training materials that achieve defined learning objectives  

  • Provide insight, facilitation, team development, whole systems analysis, process reengineering and learning and development services in consultation with Business Partners to implement training strategies/plans  

  • Develop, revise, and implement procedures in relation to course content  

  • Observe training program(s)/session(s) in real time for effectiveness and make changes based on corporate goals/mission  

  • Provides, coaching, and/or mentoring to peers, trainers, and business partners as appropriate  

  • Advise relevant professionals on how to deliver training materials  

  • Participate in special and cross-functional projects and project teams  

  • Support the International Training Teams/Offices as needed, answer questions, and escalate to Manager when appropriate  

  • Seek continuous improvement strategies as they related to training outcomes  

 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Education, or a related field or equivalent, relevant work experience  

  • 3-5 years of previous experience in instructional design, coursework development 

  • Strong knowledge of curriculum/instructional design theory and learning principles, and training techniques   

  • Experience in Articulate 360 and/or eLearning Software Platforms  

  • Ability to effectively prioritize and deliver multiple projects 

  • Ability to work cross functionally 

 

Additional Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience in Electrical Component Distribution industry

  • Instructional Design Certification from an Accredited Institution

  • Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) credential  

  • Association for Talent Development (ATD) certification

  • Strong knowledge of DigiKey brand and its principles

 

Tools/Systems/Software 

  • Familiar with learning technologies and solutions (e.g. CRM, CSM, CMS, and LMS tools) 

Physical Requirements:

  • Work is primarily performed at a desk and/or in an office environment for 3/4 of the day and up 

  • The office noise level in the work environment is typically, moderate 

  • Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse and screen 

  • Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body  

Compensation:

The base pay range for this position is:

$33.25

to

$45.75

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. The employer does not offer immigration sponsorship for this opportunity.

Many factors influence the determination of base pay within a range, including the candidate’s work experience in related roles; the candidate’s knowledge, skills, capabilities, and performance; the relative pay of other DigiKey employees in similar roles; and the budget available for the position.

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DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com.

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