Instructional Designer/Training Manager in Daytona Beach, Florida at Easter Seals Florida Inc

Salary will be between $52,000 to $55,000 per year (and based on experience)

Full-Time position, includes insurance and time off benefits

Training Manager / Instructional Designer

Are you passionate about creating engaging learning experiences that make a real impact? Do you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation, creativity, and initiative are valued?

Join our team at Easterseals Florida and help shape the future of learning and development across a mission-driven organization serving individuals with disabilities from birth through senior years throughout 42 counties in Florida.

We are seeking an energetic, organized, and forward-thinking Training Manager / Instructional Designer who is excited to build impactful learning programs that support employee growth, operational excellence, and exceptional service delivery. Candidates for this position can be located in or around our program areas across the state (Counties - Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Alachua, Brevard, Volusia, Flagler, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, Collier, Hillsborough, Lake, St. Lucie).

About Us

At Easterseals Florida, we believe every individual deserves the opportunity to live, learn, work, and thrive in their communities. Our programs support children, adults, seniors, and families across Florida through life-changing services for individuals with disabilities and special needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative organization that values innovation, compassion, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

What You’ll Do

As our Training Manager / Instructional Designer, you will partner with leaders across the organization to design and deliver engaging, learner-centered training solutions that support employee performance and organizational goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting training needs analyses and identifying performance gaps
• Designing and developing engaging eLearning and instructor-led training programs
• Creating multimedia learning content, including storyboards, scripts, job aids, facilitator guides, and videos
• Managing and updating online learning content within the Learning Management System (LMS)
• Evaluating training effectiveness and implementing continuous improvements
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure training aligns with operational and compliance needs
• Researching and incorporating current learning trends, technologies, and best practices
• Supporting a culture of learning, engagement, and professional development throughout the organization

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings energy, creativity, and initiative to their work
• Collaborates effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Is highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Thinks strategically while also executing details effectively
• Stays current with trends and innovations in learning and development
• Enjoys building engaging and meaningful learning experiences
• Is passionate about mission-driven work and serving others

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5+ years of experience in instructional design, training, or learning & development
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies (ADDIE)
• Experience developing eLearning content using Articulate 360 or similar authoring tools
• Experience with LMS platforms and online learning administration
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and content development skills
• Experience with multimedia development, graphic design, and/or video editing preferred
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful mission-driven work that impacts lives across Florida
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to innovate and grow learning programs organization-wide
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• The chance to help strengthen services for individuals and families throughout their lifespan

If you are a creative learning professional who enjoys building impactful training experiences and wants to contribute to a purpose-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build a stronger learning culture at Easterseals Florida.

Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 - 2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.

Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531, our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.