About You
Are you ready to build something that matters? At NETA, you'll design eLearning experiences that help train the certified professionals who keep the world's critical electrical infrastructure safe and reliable through electrical testing. We're looking for a recent graduate who is curious, creative, and eager to launch a career with a growing organization known for its collaborative culture, innovation, and commitment to developing its people. Launch your career where learning, innovation, and technology come together.
About the Job
This role is all about creating engaging eLearning experiences using Articulate 360 that help educate the next generation of electrical testing professionals. You'll partner with industry experts to transform complex technical concepts into interactive eLearning courses, videos, assessments, and digital training resources that support certifications, apprenticeships, and workforce development. If you're creative, curious, and passionate about learning, instructional technology, and making an impact, you'll thrive in NETA's collaborative culture while building a career in a growing industry that helps keep the world's electrical infrastructure safe and reliable.
About Us
NETA, the International Electrical Testing Association, is on a mission to lead the electrical power systems industry through education, standards development, accreditation of third-party testing companies, and certification of electrical testing technicians. Put simply, this means that we literally wrote the book(s) on how to navigate medium and high-voltage power systems safely and we work tirelessly to educate industry professionals on the importance of these documents. Safety and equipment reliability aren’t just priorities, they’re non‑negotiables. NETA accredits third‑party testing companies that operate free of conflicts of interest and certify technicians based on real‑world expertise and field‑tested skills. Join a dynamic, growing association in the power industry, where the work is meaningful, the team is fantastic, and the culture is something we’re genuinely proud of.
Position Summary
The Instructional Designer plays a key role in developing engaging, effective, and learner-centered educational content that supports NETA's training, certification, qualification, apprenticeship, and workforce development initiatives. Working closely with technical subject matter experts (SMEs), committees, instructors, and internal stakeholders, this position designs and develops eLearning courses, instructional materials, assessments, and supporting learning resources using industry best practices and adult learning principles.
Primary Responsibilities
Instructional Design & Content Development
- Design, develop, and maintain eLearning courses, microlearning modules, assessments, and instructional materials using Articulate 360 and other learning technologies.
- Apply adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and learning science best practices to create engaging learning experiences.
- Collaborate with technical subject matter experts to gather, organize, and translate technical information into learner-centered instructional content.
- Develop learning objectives, course outlines, storyboards, knowledge checks, assessments, and supporting instructional materials.
- Review and revise existing training content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with current standards and industry practices.
- Ensure learning materials support NETA's certification, qualification, training, and apprenticeship programs.
Learning Technology & Course Administration
- Manage and maintain course content within NETA's Learning Management System (LMS).
- Upload, test, publish, and update learning content and associated learning resources.
- Assist with troubleshooting learner and instructor issues related to course delivery and learning technologies.
- Evaluate and recommend new instructional technologies and tools that enhance learner engagement and program effectiveness.
- Maintain version control and documentation for training materials and learning assets.
SME Collaboration & Project Management
- Partner with internal staff, volunteer leaders, instructors, committees, and technical experts throughout the content development process.
- Facilitate content review meetings and coordinate stakeholder feedback and approvals.
- Manage multiple course development projects simultaneously while meeting established deadlines and quality standards.
- Track project milestones and communicate progress to stakeholders and management.
Assessment & Continuous Improvement
- Develop formative and summative assessments that measure learner comprehension and achievement of learning objectives.
- Collect and analyze learner feedback and course performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support the evaluation and continuous improvement of NETA training and educational programs.
- Ensure instructional materials meet established quality standards and organizational objectives.
Organizational Support
- Support the development of educational materials for conferences, workshops, webinars, certification preparation resources, apprenticeship programs, and other training initiatives.
- Collaborate with Training, Certification, Accreditation, Standards, and Marketing teams to support organizational goals.
- Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
- Effectively adjust priorities, responsibilities, and work efforts to support changing organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Technologies, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, Communications, Technical Education, or related field preferred; Associate’s degree required in a related field.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in instructional design, curriculum development, training development, educational technology, or a related role. May be through educational course work.
- Experience developing eLearning content using Articulate 360 required.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with technical subject matter experts and stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong written communication, editing, and organizational skills.
- Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Experience creating assessments, quizzes, and learner evaluations.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Experience developing technical, engineering, industrial, electrical, or workforce development training programs.
- Experience with additional Articulate products or other eLearning development tools.
- Familiarity with certification, credentialing, apprenticeship, or professional association environments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and web-based applications.
- Travel is required one week per year for our industry conference.
- After successful completion of the probationary period, Team Members may work remotely one day per week.
Physical Requirements
- Physical requirements are consistent with working in an office environment – sitting for long periods of time, walking throughout the office, able to go up and down stairs without an elevator, able to lift and move 35 pounds, repetitive motions that may include wrists, hands, and fingers, and operating office equipment.
- When attending PowerTest, or any other event on behalf of the association, standing and walking for an extended period will be required over multiple days, along with moving, packing and unpacking heavy boxes, and any other physical requirement to put on a large event like a conference.
- We are an equal opportunity employer in which all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, height, weight, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $59,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to travel for one week per year and fly on a plane?
- The salary range for this role is $52,000-$59,000 per year equivalency. Does this meet your salary expectations?
Education:
Experience:
- Instructional design: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portage, MI 49024
