Position Description

Digital Learning Designer
Location Washington-Spokane (Headquarters)
Requisition # 2613
# of Openings 1
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AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System – the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

We are in search of a Digital Learning Designer II or Digital Learning Designer III to join our Learning and Development department in Spokane, Washington (Headquarters). This full-time position reports to the VP, Learning Operations and designs, develops, delivers, and evaluates the effectiveness of digital learning material and is responsible for managing the Learning Management System (LMS).

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule and one-time home office stipend after initial training period. 

Compensation Information

The base salary range for this position in Spokane, Washington is:

Level II: $63,000 - $95,000; bonus at target is 10% of salary.

Level III: $76,000 - $119,000; bonus at target is 12% of salary.

Job Requirements

  • Design and build digital learning resources, including eLearning, video, audio, job aids, infographics and system-integrated support.
  • Apply learner-centric and design thinking concepts to align with the organization's Learning and Development (L&D) strategy and achieve business goals. 
  • Manage the digital learning development process from planning to deployment. 
  • Administer the LMS, including user record management, course creation and maintenance, assignments, technical support and reporting.
  • Provide continuous improvement of the organization's Learning Management System (LMS) based on feedback and metrics. Implement new features and enhancements as appropriate.
  • Create and edit audio, video, voice-over and other media for digital learning. 
  • Stay up to date and knowledgeable in emerging leading practices of the organization's Learning Management System (LMS) and other L&D systems and technologies.
  • Lead and manage digital learning projects from conception to completion. Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to deliver high-quality learning solutions with time and budget considerations. Collaborate with other L&D team members and stakeholders across the organization to identify learning objectives and recommend optimal digital learning strategies and tools. 
  • Ensure all learning content in assigned areas remains up-to-date and aligned with established standards and content governance processes. 
  • Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Requirements

  • Generally, requires a bachelor's degree with five years' related experience in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Digital Learning Technology, or Adult Education/Learning Theory, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Demonstrated experience collaborating with business unit leads and internal stakeholders to create innovative and engaging learning experiences
  • Solid understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design to create digital learning experiences, preferably in a corporate environment
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to a diverse audience
  • Fundamental project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects
  • Ability to effectively partner, influence and collaborate

Preferred Requirements

  • Master's degree in related field
  • Proficiency in learning technologies and one or more major authoring tools, such as Articulate Storyline and Rise
  • Proficiency in Cornerstone LMS
  • Experience incorporating multimedia elements (audio, video, and graphics) into blended learning solutions
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and design-thinking practice
  • Experience applying adult learning principles and instructional design to create digital learning experiences, preferably in a corporate environment

Benefits Offered by AgWest

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
  • Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
  • Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 11 holidays and 3 volunteer
  • 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest! 

*Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.

Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at:  https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

When you apply for a position with AgWest Farm Credit, we collect personal identifiers (from your resume and other application information you submit), such as your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number(s) and employment and education related information. This helps us evaluate job applicants for hiring opportunities, and, communicate with them. 

To comply with federal regulations for equal employment opportunity and affirmative action (EEO/AA), we track our applicants by gender, race/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, and the position for which they applied. You will be presented with a voluntary self-identification form as part of this application; we wanted you to know why we collect this information and what we do with it.  Please be aware that this information is kept separate from your application, and not utilized in the selection process. 

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