The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is seeking an individual for the position of Instructional Designer. This position will report to the APCO Institute Director working from the Daytona Beach office.
About APCO: APCO International is the world’s oldest and largest organization of public safety communications professionals and supports the largest U.S. membership base of any public safety association. It serves the needs of public safety communications practitioners worldwide - and the welfare of the general public as a whole – by providing complete expertise, professional development, technical assistance, advocacy and outreach.
The Position:
The following are general descriptions of the essential job tasks of the position. Other related tasks may be assigned as necessary and appropriate.
Design, develop, and revise instructional materials, including course outlines, lesson plans, multimedia content, assessments, and job aids.
Apply instructional design theories, practices, and methods to create engaging and effective learning experiences.
Develop online courses, e-learning modules, and blended learning solutions using a variety of authoring tools and learning management systems (LMS).
Collaborate with subject matter experts to solicit their expertise and input to ensure accuracy and relevance of all training materials and content.
Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional materials and programs through data analysis and learner feedback and Implement revisions and updates to course content based on evaluation results and industry standards.
Manage multiple program development projects simultaneously by prioritizing project deadlines. Track program development life cycles, ensuring any problems are addressed, escalated when needed, and resolved quickly.
Develop and deliver presentations on behalf of APCO Institute at state, regional and national industry conferences.
Serve as a member of the APCO Institute Leadership Team.
Complete special projects as directed by the Institute Director
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Education, or related field (master’s degree preferred).
2-5 years of experience in instructional design or a related area.
Demonstrated expertise in technical writing, training course curriculum development and training instruction, preferably in the public safety communications field.