Instructional Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a self-starter and innovative writer with a passion for education and training? The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) is looking for a dynamic and driven Instructional Designer to help shape the future of training for dealership professionals across the country.

This is a full-time position with a healthy work culture, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Duties require some travel, comprising 5% of the role at times.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage curriculum for assigned NADA Academy courses, ensuring materials are current and up-to-date.
• Design and develop original training content for both instructor-led and online training formats.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop training materials, including scopes, sequences, learning objectives, and assessments.
• Create a variety of instructional materials such as participant workbooks, PowerPoint presentations, facilitator guides, management guides, tutorials, and job aids, translating complex industry information into clear, dealership-friendly content.
• Ensure that training materials align with NADA’s design standards and objectives.
• Research, write, and edit management resource guides that break down complex, industry-related topics into easily digestible formats for dealership leaders.
• Contribute to staff training on adult learning methodologies and instructional design best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in instructional design, with expertise in both classroom and online learning environments.
• Proven ability to work closely with subject matter experts to develop content for diverse learning formats (instructor-led, blended, and online).
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and best practices in instructional design.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with an ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign preferred.
• Project management skills to manage deadlines and ensure high-quality deliverables.

If you’re ready to bring your creativity, problem-solving skills, and passion for learning to a dynamic organization, we want to hear from you!

To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and a cover letter detailing the unique strengths and talents you would bring to this position.

NADA is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspective and lived experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and lactation), sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.