Instructional Designer

Career Opportunity Instructional Designer Hybrid remote within service area states of DE, MD, PA, OH, GA, NC, VA, FL with periodic travel as needed Your role in our success:

The Instructional Designer will research, design and develop training experiences and supporting materials for self-directed, experiential, and formal learning to meet the needs of the business. This position plays a critical role on the talent development team by building structured, scalable learning experiences aligned with role expectations, operational performance, and career development.

What you'll be working on:

- Performs training needs analysis. Gathers information about needs by collecting data about the learners and/or organizational performance requirements.

- Uses a variety of techniques for determining the instructional content of courses, curricula and programs incorporating sound principles of adult learning theory, ensuring that program design accommodates different learning styles.

- Creates design documents for classroom, self-paced/online, and blended learning including measurable learning objectives, instructional activities, and other learning tools and resources.

- Uses a variety of learning technologies and instructional methods to develop instructional materials/assets which may include participant guides, facilitator guides, presentations, videos, assessments, observation checklists, job aids, etc.

- Manages projects from inception to completion and applies a project management approach to setting and adhering to touchpoints and deadlines. Follows up with identified stakeholders to ensure timely completion of associated deliverables.

- Actively solicits and integrates feedback from users and stakeholders to continuously elevate the quality and effectiveness of learning materials.

- Exhibits consistent quality of work. Proofreads and edits own work and the work of others to improve quality, readability, consistency, and effectiveness of learning materials.

- Develops and maintains instructional design standards, templates, and scalable development processes.

- Provides guidance to internal partners or vendors supporting content development.

- Remains current on developments in training and instructional design to make recommendations such as new instructional design technology and approaches.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Who you are:

- Bachelor’s degree in instruction design, education or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

- 1-5 years of experience designing and developing interactive learning courses and programs. Experience in the utilities sector is a plus.

- Standard driver’s license.

- Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles, learning styles, and experiential learning.

- Experience with authoring and multimedia tools e.g. PowerPoint, Canva, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate 360, Vyond, WellSaid Labs, etc. Experience with video editing a plus.

- Experience with eLearning standards (SCORM, AICC) and Learning Management Systems (Cornerstone or SAP preferred)

- Exceptional writing & communication skills.

- Project management skills and the ability to balance multiple initiatives.

- Customer service oriented.

- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.

- An enthusiastic team player with a passion to create a productive, motivated and skilled workforce.

- Ability to demonstrate flexibility and manage change.

- Ability to travel up to 10%.

Benefits/what’s in it for you?

- Flexible work arrangement

- Competitive base salary

- Fantastic opportunities for career growth

- Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere

- Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities

- Monthly recognition events

- Endless wellness initiatives and community events

- Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!

- Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email

careers@chpk.com