INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

Headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was founded in 1986. Since then through a strategically planned series of acquisitions and new store openings, our business has enjoyed rapid growth and today is the nation's largest single price point retailer, with nearly 2500 stores in 47 states.Concept: INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNERDescription:
Corporate Development Training Designer
Job Responsibilities:This position develops training programs and materials, including participant manuals and workbooks, facilitator guides; computer/web based training media, job aids, evaluations, etc.
This position works closely with internal and external customers to customize and implement organizational training initiatives. All work will be focused on improving employee communications, organizational learning and development, operational efficiencies, and other initiatives consistent with Dollar Tree’s overall goals.Functions:
Conducts needs analysis, determines learning objectives and competency indicators, designs course content to ensure learning objectives are met.

Designs, plans, coordinates, conducts and evaluates training programs (both internal and external) for target audiences.

Responsible for assessing the most effective instructional method for achieving learning objectives.

Responsible for assessing and recommending strategic opportunities to implement distance learning and computer/web-based training.

Partners with business units to identify training and learning related business problems, issues, interventions and opportunities.

Designs plans, procedures and processes for the administration of training; monitoring employee progress and program effectiveness.

Develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities.

Stays informed of new developments, methods, practices, and techniques in the training profession.

Maintains active membership in professional organizations.

Assists in maintaining positive employee relations in the organization.Education, Experience, and Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Training and Development, Human Resources, Business, Communications or related field

Three to five or more years of training experience in assessment, course design, development, delivery, measurement tools and reporting

Two years experience in distance learning design required

Knowledge of curriculum design, learning models, and training effectiveness

Ability to effectively carry out responsibilities of the position, working independently and without close supervision

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent presentation skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational and project management skills

Analytical ability

Conceptual ability

Ability to influence others

High proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint is required

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite required (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Experience with Dreamweaver, Flash, and Fireworks a plus

Certification from ASTD as a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) is a plus

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