Instructional Design Specialist

Instructional Design Specialist

Zurich is currently looking for an experienced Instructional Design Specialist to support the Crop (RCIS) business unit of Zurich North America. This position can be located virtually anywhere within the United States. The ideal candidate will design and develop learning solutions covering crop insurance concepts, rules, processes, and procedures. This person will work in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design and develop instructionally sound learning material to address specific needs within the organization and will be responsible for the following phases of the learning solution cycle: analysis, design, development, and evaluation.

The Instructional Design Specialist will:

• Consult with SMEs and research policy and procedure documents to design comprehensive and targeted learning solutions
• Make recommendations to ensure performance outcomes are attained
• Use a variety of instructional design techniques to design and develop learning solutions of medium to high complexity
• Develop material for a variety of delivery formats (instructor-led, self-paced, blended learning)
• Utilize strong sound instructional design practices and principles for various modalities and delivery methods
• Update and revise training materials on an ongoing basis

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Curriculum Design area OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Curriculum Design area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong technical writing and editing skills
• Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills
• Ability to demonstrate creativity in the design of training methodologies and materials
• Strong project management and time management skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong working knowledge of course development tools including Articulate, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience in financial services/insurance environment
• Experience consulting with business partners or clients
• Knowledge of the global learning and development marketplace, consultants, and providers of L&D solutions
• Experience in heavily regulated industries, including crop insurance, with experience developing crop insurance training a plus

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to applyyour unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed salary range for this position is $65,900.00 - $107,900.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environmentso you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500. Join us for a brighter futurefor yourself and our customers. Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets. Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code 1033.