Technical Trainer

About the job

We are seeking an Instructional Designer for a contract opportunity in Boston, MA, with a focus on developing engaging, effective, and scalable learning solutions. This hybrid role is 40 hours per week, with three days onsite in Boston and two days remote. The ideal candidate will have experience creating eLearning and blended learning programs using Articulate 360, Storyline, Rise, and Camtasia.

This is a great opportunity for an instructional design professional who enjoys turning complex information into clear, engaging learning experiences. You will partner with subject matter experts and stakeholders across the organization to develop training programs that support workforce development, improve knowledge retention, and meet organizational goals. The role offers variety across projects and learning formats, with the opportunity to apply modern instructional design methods while managing projects from initial needs analysis through final delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

• 4+ years of instructional design experience.

• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, online learning strategies, and rapid instructional design methods.

• Proficiency with Articulate 360, including Storyline and Rise, and Camtasia.

• Experience managing the full instructional design lifecycle, from needs analysis and content development through delivery and evaluation.

• Experience with curriculum development, training needs analysis, and eLearning production.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and PowerPoint.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to balance multiple projects, stakeholders, and deadlines.

• Excellent writing, editing, communication, and presentation skills.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid, cross-functional environment.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience developing instructor-led, virtual, video-based, microlearning, and self-paced training programs.

• Ability to create storyboards, curriculum outlines, facilitator materials, and supporting documentation.

• Experience applying organizational branding, style guides, templates, and accessibility considerations to training materials.

• Familiarity with current learning technologies, instructional design trends, and training evaluation methods.

• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts and stakeholders across multiple departments.

• An understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles as they relate to learning content and learner engagement.

What You Will Be Doing

• Analyze training needs and determine appropriate learning strategies and delivery methods.

• Design and develop eLearning modules, instructional videos, curricula, storyboards, and supporting training materials.

• Create blended learning experiences that incorporate in-person, virtual, video-based, and self-paced instruction.

• Develop learning content that aligns with project requirements, organizational objectives, and learner needs.

• Apply instructional design best practices and adult learning principles throughout the development process.

• Manage multiple instructional design projects while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

• Review, edit, and quality-check learning materials for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established standards.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to gather information, validate content, and refine learning solutions.

• Ensure training materials reflect organizational branding, templates, and cultural values.

• Identify challenges, resolve issues proactively, and adjust project plans as priorities evolve.

Tech Breakdown

• 35% – Articulate 360, Storyline, and Rise development

• 20% – Camtasia and video-based learning production

• 20% – Curriculum design, storyboarding, and instructional content development

• 15% – Microsoft Office and project management tools

• 10% – Quality assurance, editing, and learning evaluation

Daily Responsibilities

• 35% – Designing and developing eLearning modules and instructional materials

• 20% – Meeting with subject matter experts and stakeholders to gather and validate content

• 15% – Creating storyboards, curriculum outlines, and blended learning plans

• 15% – Managing project timelines, deliverables, and competing priorities

• 10% – Editing, reviewing, and quality-checking training content

• 5% – Researching instructional design methods and emerging learning technologies

The Offer

• Contract position, 40 hours per week.

• Hybrid schedule with three days onsite and two days remote.

• Opportunity to develop engaging learning solutions across a variety of training formats.

• Collaborative environment with exposure to multiple stakeholders and projects.

You will receive the following benefits, subject to contract eligibility:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Benefits

• Vision Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) options, if applicable

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.