Instructional Designer - Remote/Contract Role - Pathfinder Hospitality

Instructional Designer

As an Instructional Designer with Pathfinder you will assist the Training Manager in providing continuous improvement and enhancement of all internal and external-facing learning opportunities and courses including utilization of new methodologies and delivery technologies. This role is critical to the organization, as it assists in the development of essential programs provided to our members and community.

This is a temporary, contract-based role with an expected duration of 6 to 12 months. The contract may be extended based on business needs and performance.

Skills can be learned, but passion can't be taught. If you believe in platinum service and thrive on exceeding guests expectations, we want to talk to you, apply today!

About Us: What is Platinum Service? It's our promise to do unto others better than they could have ever imagined. At Pathfinder Hospitality, hospitality is not just in our name, it is in our DNA. We live, breathe, and even dream Platinum Service. Heck, even the pineapples we wear on our lapels have gone platinum!

Culture and Values: We continuously break the mold, always going above and beyond to create memorable experiences for our employees and guests through our commitment to our purpose - providing platinum service to our guests.

We have an infinite mindset. We want to have such a strong culture and deep sense of purpose that Pathfinder far outlasts its founders and processes, decades after we are gone. Our core values are our guiding principles.

• Accountability: We honor our commitments and each other with reliability and responsibility.
• Collaboration: Everyone's thoughts and opinions are important.
• Empowerment: We learn from our successes and failures and strive to evolve as we grow.
• Engagement - We are ambassadors in all aspects of our industry through advocacy.
• Innovation: We use creativity to turn the Ordinary into Extraordinary
• Integrity: We honor our promises and fulfill our commitments.
• Passion: We thrive because of our heartfelt commitment to unrivaled hospitality
• Transparency: We openly share successes and failures. We are accountable in all our business practices.

If you believe in and are passionate about our culture and values, have a strong work ethic, and have a passion for providing platinum service, we want to talk to you, apply today!

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional instructional design and training enablement
• Solid knowledge of course development software and Learning Management Systems, iSolved LMS highly preferred
• Authoring program skills (Articulate, Captivate, Camtasia) and eLearning development experience
• Proven ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate)
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and fundamental skills in the areas of training curriculum, design, and evaluation
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work autonomously.
• Highly computer literate with in-depth knowledge of MS Office, G-Suite and other web-based systems

Responsibilities: This list is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer of knowledge
• Work with business subject matter experts, identify target audience training needs, and effectively design content and tools to impact portfolio performance
• Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface, and the finished product using instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE
• Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and content
• Apply proven instructional design theories, practice, and methodologies to the development of interactive and effective courses
• Provide gamification, knowledge assessments, exercises, and activities that enhance the learning process
• Decide on the criteria used to judge learner's performance and develop assessment instruments
• Utilize a Learning Management System (iSolved experience is a plus) for effective delivery and maintenance of courses and curricula
• Design a variety of instructional materials for traditional instructor-led courses, online programs, web-based learning aids or products, and other programs as needed
• Remain aware of all emerging instructional technologies (i.e., augmented reality software) and make recommendations
• Fully remote! Travel may be required up to 5% of the time to headquarters in Texas

Compensation/Pay: $55,000 - $65,000

We believe in Platinum Service for our guests and associates alike. In service of that, here are some of the ways we take care of our full-time and part-time associates:

• 8 paid holidays, flexible PTO and Vacation
• Birthday Pay
• Additional paid time off for Community Involvement
• Health Insurance
• IRA Match Program
• Mental Health & Wellness Program including a Life Coach
• Employee Development Program
• Discounted hotel stays for brands within our portfolio