Curriculum Development Specialist - Rancho Cordova, CA

Professional with experience in curriculum development and online learning, exposure to instructional design principles, and a keen eye for copy editing and formatting sought for “Curriculum Development Specialist” role with Western Electrical Contractors Association, Inc., a statewide electrical trade association which provides educational solutions to the industry. Position is based out of our Northern California headquarters in Rancho Cordova, CA.

Essential Functions of the position:

• Work with instructors and subject matter experts to develop online self-paced, online instructor-led, print-based curriculum products, and classroom-based courses for the electrical and low voltage industries
• Utilize instructional design and adult learning theory to design courses including formulation of learning objectives, selection/recommendation of appropriate methods and media, and development of course content and learning assessments
• Transform technical content into logically sequenced, interactive and engaging learning activities
• Develop measurable learning objectives, tests and assessments, activities, and continuously evaluate the training effectiveness of learning and curriculum products
• Develop internal product training for WECA staff and customers
• Act as copy editor for curriculum products and other WECA publications
• Find and fix formatting, typographical, and design errors in print and eLearning-based curriculum.
• Maintain inventories of third-party products and texts used in WECA curriculum development and classroom instruction.
• Work with cross-departmental teams on effective delivery of courses.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience (Required):

• Experience with curriculum development
• Familiar with instructional design and adult learning theory
• Experience creating self-paced eLearning for online delivery platforms; experience creating for mobile a plus.
• Copy editing skills and experience, with exquisite attention to detail
• Technically adept; comfortable learning new software
• Ability to write clear and concise internal and external communications
• Effective verbal communicator; comfortable conversing in a professional tone with outside entities
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite-- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
• Proficiency with Adobe Captivate (eLearning/interactivity creation software)
• Ability to set a professional and positive image for the Association
• Ability to work on and prioritize multiple short-term and long-term projects at once
• Friendly, professional and helpful attitude; a self-motivated team player
• A Bachelor’s degree in any field along with at least 2 years professional experience in positions related to this job role

Knowledge, Skills and Experience (recommended):

• Experience developing instructional content for the construction trades
• Photography skills
• Videography skills
• Graphic design and desktop publishing skills

The position is full-time and includes benefits. Compensation is competitive and based on experience and qualifications.

Learn more about our organization, Western Electrical Contractors Association, Inc., at www.goweca.com.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re a good fit for the position, as well as your salary requirements. Applicants who progress to the interview phase will be asked to submit an example of curriculum or eLearning product development work. We look forward to hearing from you.

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