Instructional Designer

About ISI

Illuminative Strategies Inc. (ISI) is an award-winning management consulting firm specializing in business process transformation and organizational change management. We partner primarily with public-sector organizations to solve complex operational challenges, implement meaningful change, and improve the delivery of critical services.

Headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, our consultants work at the intersection of people, process, and technology to create practical, sustainable solutions for our clients.

Position Overview

ISI is seeking a driven and creative Associate Organizational Learning Consultant with an interest in instructional design, organizational learning, and workforce development.

In this role, you will collaborate with experienced consultants and client stakeholders to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate learning solutions that support new systems, business processes, and organizational changes. These solutions may include instructor-led training, e-learning modules, facilitator guides, participant materials, workshops, webinars, and coaching resources.

You will contribute to larger consulting engagements while taking ownership of assigned deliverables and workstreams. Through hands-on client experience, coaching, and mentorship, you will continue developing your skills in instructional design, organizational change management, data analysis, facilitation, and consulting.

Essential Responsibilities

· Collaborate with consultants, subject-matter experts, and client stakeholders to identify learning needs and develop effective training solutions.

· Conduct learning needs assessments and analyze performance or knowledge gaps.

· Design and develop instructor-led, virtual, blended, and self-paced learning experiences.

· Create clear and engaging instructional materials, including e-learning modules, presentations, facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids, and reference materials.

· Apply adult-learning principles and instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE and SAM.

· Support the delivery of workshops, webinars, presentations, and coaching sessions.

· Collect and analyze learner feedback, participation data, and performance measures to evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements.

· Develop training that helps employees adopt new technologies, processes, policies, and ways of working.

· Support broader organizational change management, communications, and stakeholder-engagement activities.

· Manage assigned deliverables and timelines while maintaining strong standards for accuracy, quality, and client service.

· Build productive working relationships with clients, colleagues, and project partners.

· Incorporate feedback and adapt learning solutions as client and project needs evolve.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience or coursework in instructional design, curriculum development, training delivery, adult learning, or e-learning.

· Familiarity with tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, Vyond, Visio, or Jira.

· Experience developing presentations, job aids, facilitator materials, or digital learning content.

· Experience facilitating meetings, presentations, workshops, or training sessions.

· Familiarity with organizational change management or business process improvement.

Prior professional consulting experience is not required. ISI values demonstrated potential, initiative, sound judgment, and a commitment to continued learning.

How We Invest in Your Growth

· Company-sponsored certifications and structured learning opportunities

· Ongoing coaching, mentorship, and real-time feedback

· Opportunities to work alongside experienced consultants and industry subject-matter experts

· Increasing responsibility and leadership opportunities as your skills develop

· An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive team culture

Compensation and Benefits

· Annual salary of $70,000–$85,000, based on qualifications and experience

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance

· Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance

· 401(k) plan with employer contribution

· Generous paid time off and paid holidays

· Professional development and certification opportunities

· A supportive and collaborative work environment

Build Your Future at ISI

ISI is passionate about the success of our clients, our employees, and our firm. We embrace continuous improvement, invest in professional growth, reward hard work and initiative, and seek people who want to make a meaningful difference.

Our team thrives on challenging work and brings together diverse ways of thinking. Whether you communicate through words, visuals, data, technology, or facilitation, you can apply your strengths and build your future at ISI.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Illuminative Strategies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive.