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!

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

- 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 PeopleSoft development, deployment, and implementation.
- All other duties as assigned

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Bachelors 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)
- Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
- 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
- 10 sick days