Instructional Designer

Pinellas County Government | Limited-Term Opportunity – Up to 18 Months

Help Shape the Future of Learning at Pinellas County!

Are you a creative, strategic instructional designer who enjoys transforming complex information into engaging, practical learning experiences? Do you thrive on partnering with business leaders, solving performance challenges, and developing innovative learning solutions that make a measurable impact?

Pinellas County Government is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to join our Human Resources Learning & Development team in a limited-term position of up to 18 months. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute your expertise to meaningful learning initiatives that strengthen employee capabilities, support organizational priorities, and drive continuous improvement.

What You'll Do?

As an Instructional Designer, you will serve as a trusted learning partner to departments and leaders throughout Pinellas County's Unified Personnel System. Your work will include:

• Design Engaging Learning Experiences: Develop interactive eLearning, instructor-led and virtual training, blended learning programs, job aids, and performance support resources.
• Partner with Business Leaders: Consult with stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify performance gaps, assess learning needs, and recommend effective solutions.
• Leverage Learning Technology: Use Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, learning management systems, multimedia tools, and emerging technologies to create accessible, scalable learning solutions.
• Drive Innovation: Explore responsible applications of artificial intelligence and innovative learning approaches to enhance instructional design and development.
• Measure Learning Impact: Evaluate learning effectiveness, analyze feedback, and continuously improve learning solutions to support employee and organizational performance.
• Lead Learning Projects: Manage multiple instructional design initiatives, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and deliver high-quality solutions within established timelines.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, resourceful learning professional who combines strong instructional design expertise with business acumen, creativity, and exceptional project management skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Extensive professional experience in instructional design, learning needs analysis, curriculum development, and project management.
• Demonstrated success developing eLearning, instructor-led, virtual, and blended learning solutions for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Articulate Storyline and Rise 360, Microsoft Office, and relevant learning technologies.
• Working knowledge of learning management systems, adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and accessibility best practices.
• Experience partnering with business leaders and subject matter experts to translate complex information into practical learning solutions.
• Strong facilitation, communication, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and deliver results in a collaborative environment.
• Experience responsibly leveraging AI tools in learning design and development.
• Seven (7) years of professional experience, including three (3) years of experience in the job’s specialized field or assignment; or a Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Adult Learning, Performance Technology, Human Resources, or a related discipline and three (3) years of experience as described above; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or relevant certification in Instructional Design, Adult Learning, Performance Technology, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• Seven or more years of relevant instructional design and learning development experience.

Why Join Pinellas County?

At Pinellas County Government, your work has a meaningful impact. You'll collaborate with professionals across a wide range of public service functions, contribute to organizational learning initiatives, and help employees develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.

This limited-term opportunity, lasting up to 18 months, is ideal for an experienced instructional designer looking to make a meaningful contribution through impactful, project-focused work.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about creating learning experiences that engage employees, improve performance, and deliver meaningful results, we encourage you to apply!

Position Type: Limited-Term Appointment – Up to 18 Months

Department: Human Resources – Learning & Development

Location: Pinellas County, Florida

Apply today and help advance learning and development across Pinellas County Government!