Jul 30, 2018
At Awana, we believe true change happens in the communities when children and youth are transformed through Biblical discipleship and in the presence of a caring adult. We believe that kids can come to know, love and serve Jesus, following Him for a lifetime. This is why, for almost 70 years, Awana has been working with leaders in local churches in the US and around the world; providing solutions that equip these women and men to make disciples in children and youth.
Today, God is using Awana is reaching over 4 million kids in 120 countries around the world. With over 500,000 equipped leaders in 51,000 churches, Awana is able to play a vital role in global evangelism and discipleship of children and youth.
As the Instructional and Digital Learning Designer you will equip and develop children’s and youth ministry leaders by designing and developing training resource solutions that can be delivered through print resources, video, online accessible tools, live or web-based experiences, and/or mobile learning environments for the purpose of furthering the work of the gospel. The Instructional Designer works closely with the Global Leadership Development and Program Manager to establish and execute goals, projects, and effective workflow to serve internal clients and external customers’ training resource needs.
This role champions organizational goals within the department by being responsible for the following:
Collaborate with other team members to conceive, design, expand, update, upgrade or enhance training resources and programs utilizing the latest educational distribution methods.
Conduct research and/or needs assessments to determine appropriate learning solution(s) that will most effectively meet learning objectives within operational capacities and in alignment with organizational goals.
Work collaboratively to create high quality learning experiences and resources to support the organizational mission, brand, and technology infrastructure.
Build upon contemporary methods of adult learning theory, social and mobile learning, and curriculum design to shape learning resources for volunteers.
Design, develop, and produce effective learning and training resources for use by church and children’s ministry leaders. Create and write instructional content and curriculum including, but not limited to, blogs, articles, videos, multi-media storyboards/scripts, webpages, live or recorded web-based experiences, interactive mobile training, instructor-led workshops and presentations (complete with instructor notes, slide decks, and participant handouts) to be used in live conferences and webinars.
Explain, discuss, and apply current instructional and digital learning design theories, methodologies, technologies, strategies and best practices so that a technology learning solution will most effectively meet objectives and remain within the timeline and budget.
Review and evaluate children’s and youth ministry trends and published content by ministry thought leaders, both internally and externally.
Deliver training that successfully transfers knowledge, skills and attitudes to learners.
Keep abreast of new developments, methods, information, issues and related factors in learning technologies, and leadership training and development. Make recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of the Leadership Development department.
Support, uphold and demonstrate the Awana cultural values in internal and external communications and relationship.
Things you will need to be successful in this role:
Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Content Development, Curriculum Design, Christian Education, or related field of study. Masters preferred.
Minimum five years of experience developing adult training curriculum and resources.
Excellent learning technology skills including proficiency in Articulate Storyline 360 and the ability to learn/master other training industry used software packages, webinar platforms, and mobile learning tools.
Proficiency in Spanish and/or international experience preferred, but not required.
Characteristics and Strengths:
Excellent interpersonal skills required, including active listening and verbal communication skills
Ability to respond to questions and present information in one-on-one and small group situations as well as larger teaching/speaking environments.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.
Ability to take initiative to solve problems and make decisions independently.
Strong organizational and time management skills. Can self-manage.
Solid general office skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency and the ability to learn/master other commonly used software packages, telephone skills.
Enjoys working and leading projects in a team environment.
Thrives in fast-paced environment.
Spiritual Life
Must be born-again Christian. Must have personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and live life in alignment with the Word of God as set forth in our Doctrinal Statement. Must be in fellowship with the body of Christ through active commitment to local church. Engages in God’s Word regularly as a guide and standard of living.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, or handle, and reach with the hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Some travel may be required.
Awana
Streamwood, IL, USA
Full time
