Instructional Designer Specialist

About This Role At myPlace Health, learning isnt a nice to haveits how we keep our promise to older adults and their families. As our Instructional Designer Specialist, youll be a key member of the Learning & Development team, designing and delivering training experiences that help our teams show up with confidence, consistency, and heart.
Youll turn complex, real-world workflows into engaging, practical learning across formatseLearning, instructor-led training, blended learning, and on-demand resources. Working closely with subject matter experts and cross-functional stakeholders, youll create high-quality content aligned to business goals and built for the way adults learn best. Youll also bring a value-add mindset to every projectlooking for ways to improve clarity, performance, and impact. What Does Success Look Like?

• Bring learning to life: Create engaging eLearning, videos, simulations, and assessments that are interactive, practical, and built for real-world application.
• Build training people actually want to attend: Develop instructor-led materialsincluding facilitator guides, participant resources, and presentationsthat make sessions clear, energizing, and easy to deliver.
• Design learning that fits the way teams work: Craft blended learning experiences that thoughtfully combine in-person and online formats for maximum flexibility and impact.
• Partner with the experts: Collaborate with SMEs to define learning objectives, shape key content, and choose evaluation methods that reflect what success looks like on the job.
• Turn best practices into better performance: Apply adult learning principles and instructional design models (like ADDIE or SAM) to create training that improves confidence, consistency, and outcomes.
• Measure what matters: Evaluate training effectiveness using engagement, knowledge retention, and performance improvementthen use insights to make future learning even stronger.
• Listen, iterate, improve: Gather feedback from learners and stakeholders and continuously refine content to keep it relevant, clear, and high impact.
• Use tech as your superpower: Manage and track learning initiatives through the LMS, produce reports, and ensure training experiences run smoothly end-to-end.
• Stay ahead of whats next: Keep current on instructional design tools and trends (Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, or similar) and bring fresh ideas to your work.
• Be the calm in the chaos: Troubleshoot learning or technology issues that pop up during training sessions so teams stay supported and learning stays on track.
• Keep stakeholders connected: Present design concepts and course prototypes with clarity, incorporating feedback while keeping projects moving forward.
• Jump in where needed: Support additional L&D projects as they come upbecause improving learning is a team effort.

What Does An Ideal Candidate?

• A strong foundation in learning design: Bachelors degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field (Masters preferred).
• Proven experience building training that works: 3+ years in instructional design, curriculum development, or a closely related role.
• Fluency in modern authoring tools: Confidence creating eLearning with Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, or similar platforms.
• LMS know-how you can put to work fast: Experience managing learning in an LMS, plus familiarity with SCORM and/or xAPIand the ability to troubleshoot when things get technical.
• A performance-first mindset: Skilled at spotting performance gaps, asking the right questions, and recommending learning solutions that actually move the needle.
• An eye for clean, engaging content: Bonus points if youre comfortable with graphic design or video tools like Adobe Creative Suite (or similar).
• Deep understanding of how adults learn: Strong command of adult learning principles, instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM), and eLearning best practices.
• Project management that keeps everything moving: Able to balance multiple priorities, manage timelines, and deliver high-quality work on deadline.
• Communication that builds trust: Clear, confident written and verbal skillsable to collaborate with SMEs, present ideas to stakeholders, and bring people along with you.

The Work Environment:

• A flexible, hybrid rhythm: This role blends work-from-home focused build time with in-office collaborationgiving you space to design, develop, and refine high-quality learning experiences.
• Presenting is part of the fun: Youll regularly lead live trainings, hybrid sessions, and presentationsfacilitating learning thats interactive, clear, and energizing for teams.
• Built on collaboration: Expect plenty of 1:1s with SMEs and key contributors, working sessions to shape content, and stakeholder reviews to keep learning aligned with real operational needs.
• Creative production time: Youll spend dedicated time developing eLearning modules, job aids, and facilitator materialsoften working independently with the tools and tech you need to do your best work.
• Connection-driven culture: Youll partner closely with the L&D team, HR, and cross-functional leaders through meetings (virtual and in-person) to identify needs, solve problems, and keep projects moving.
• Standard office demands: This role involves extended time at a computer, frequent video calls, and occasional setup for training sessions (whether in a conference room or a virtual room).

The Physical Requirements

• Stationary work with variety: Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer, with regular movement between meetings, workspaces, and training areas.
• Presentation-ready presence: Ability to stand for portions of the day to facilitate trainings, lead discussions, and deliver presentations (in-person and virtually).
• Comfort with screen time: Frequent use of a laptop/desktop, video conferencing platforms, and learning tools; sustained visual focus and hand coordination for typing, clicking, and content creation.
• Clear communication: Ability to speak, hear, and communicate effectively with individuals and groups in person, by phone, and via video meetings.
• Light physical activity: Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and move training materials or supplies (typically up to 25 lbs. ) and set up items like handouts, flip charts, or a laptop/projector for sessions.
• Mobility around the workplace: Ability to navigate typical office environments, including walking to meeting rooms and collaborating in shared spaces.
• Inclusive by design: myPlace Health will provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role, in accordance with applicable laws.

Other Pertinent Information

• A schedule that supports balance: This role is MondayFriday during normal business hours.
• Where youll do your best work: Youll spend ~75% of your time at the Day Center supporting in-person and hybrid trainingstaying close to operations and the teams youre enabling.
• Your leader and support system: This position reports to the Senior Director of Learning & Development, with close partnership across L&D, HR, and departmental stakeholders.
• Primary site locations:
• Greater Los Angeles (GLA): 90057
• South Los Angeles (SLA): 90221

Whats In It for You? At myPlace Health, we believe that when we take exceptional care of our people, they can take exceptional care of our participants. Thats why weve built a comprehensive, people-first rewards package designed to support your well-beingprofessionally, financially, and personally.
Heres a snapshot of what you can look forward to:
Competitive Pay & Total Rewards We offer a strong base salary along with a total rewards package that reflects your experience, education, certifications, and the location of your role. For onsite roles, we adjust pay based on local markets; remote roles are aligned to national pay benchmarks. Performance-Based Incentives Our industry-leading incentive plan recognizes your contributions and rewards success based on the performance of both your team and the organization. Ongoing Growth & Feedback Youll receive two performance reviews per year (when applicable), giving you the chance to grow, reflect, and celebrate your achievements. Plan for Your Future Take advantage of our 401(k) plan with an employer matchbecause your future matters. Health Coverage that Fits Your Life Choose from six medical plans, with up to 80% of premiums covered for employees and 75% for dependents. More Than Just Medical Weve got you covered with dental and vision insurance, FSA/HSA options, short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and additional benefits like accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage. Generous Time Off Recharge with 20 days of PTO to start, 12 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays each year. Support for Your Learning We prioritize your professional development with a generous CME/CEU budget, dedicated time off for learning, and ongoing growth opportunities. Family Comes First Our family-friendly culture includes paid parental leave and a child care stipend to help support you at home. Ready to Build Learning That Makes a Real Difference? If youre excited to create training thats practical, energizing, and deeply connected to how teams deliver care, wed love to meet you. Bring your creativity, your learner-first mindset, and your knack for turning complex topics into aha! momentsand help us strengthen the people who power myPlace Health every day.
Apply today and lets build something impactful together.