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APCO International

Instructional Designer

🇺🇸 Daytona Beach, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $55K - $60K

💻 Instructional Design

🗓️ February 18th, 2025

LMS

Edtech.com's Summary

APCO International is hiring an Instructional Designer. The role involves designing, developing, and revising instructional materials and courses, collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy, and evaluating the effectiveness of these materials. The Instructional Designer will manage program development projects and participate in presentations at industry conferences. 

Highlights 
  • Design and develop instructional materials, course outlines, and multimedia content.
  • Create online courses and e-learning modules using authoring tools and LMS.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts for content accuracy and relevance.
  • Evaluate and update course content based on feedback and industry standards.
  • Manage multiple development projects and prioritize deadlines.
  • Deliver presentations at state, regional, and national conferences.
  • Serve as a member of the APCO Institute Leadership Team.
  • Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related field required; Master's preferred.
  • 2-5 years of experience in instructional design necessary.
  • Compensation ranges from $55,000.00 to $60,000.00 per year.

Instructional Designer Full Description

Instructional Designer

Full Time • APCO International - Daytona Beach

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. 

Compensation: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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. APCO International is headquartered in Daytona Beach, FL, with an additional office in Alexandria, VA.