Find & Apply For Curriculum and Instructional Designer / Developer Jobs in Covington, Kentucky

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Hybrid/Remote (Kentucky)

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Part-Time Story Arc Learning is a woman-owned small business located in Northern Kentucky. We provide custom learning solutions committed to transforming learning through the power of storytelling. Our clients span the globe and industries. We often work closely with local, national, and global NGOs tackling major issues, such as the climate crisis. We are committed to creating learning content that matters, positively impacting organizations, communities, and employees. We're seeking a highly skilled Part-Time W2 Director of Instructional Design Services to join our growing team. This role is ideal for an instructional designer with executive leadership experience who thrives in a fast-paced, varied environment. You will lead complex instructional design projects, collaborate directly with clients, support with direct, hands-on development when needed, and help ensure the quality and seamlessness of our delivery. This role reports to the CEO and does not require personnel management, but it does require leadership, ownership, and excellent client-facing communication. What You'll Do Client Project Delivery Oversee the day-to-day execution of multiple concurrent client projects from kickoff through completion. Serve as the primary contact for routine client communication, project meetings, reviews, and deliverable coordination. Maintain project plans, schedules, task assignments, milestones, and status reports. Coordinate client review cycles, feedback, revisions, approvals, and implementation. Identify project risks, schedule concerns, scope changes, and resource constraints, escalating issues to the CEO with recommended solutions. Ensure deliverables are completed on schedule and meet client expectations. Instructional Design and Technical Leadership Provide instructional design direction and oversight across all active client projects. Review storyboards, e-learning courses, facilitator materials, assessments, and other deliverables for instructional quality and consistency, as needed. Provide hands-on support with Articulate Storyline 360, Rise 360, and other e-learning development tools as needed. Administer and troubleshoot learning management systems, including course configuration, publishing, testing, tracking, and reporting, as needed. Oversee technical quality assurance, accessibility testing, and LMS implementation, as needed. Maintain and improve instructional design standards, templates, and quality assurance processes. Team Coordination and Support Coordinate the day-to-day work and priorities of two instructional design team members and assigned contractors. Assign project tasks, clarify expectations, monitor progress, and help resolve production challenges. Provide technical guidance, coaching, and constructive feedback on deliverables. Monitor team capacity and communicate resource needs to the CEO. Escalate employee performance concerns and formal personnel matters to the CEO. Project Management and Communication Maintain accurate project documentation and project management systems. Facilitate internal project meetings and communicate priorities, deadlines, and dependencies. Provide the CEO with concise, regular updates on project status, risks, and resource needs. Recommend process improvements that strengthen efficiency, quality, and client experience. Engagement Structure Part-time W2 position, approximately 20-25 hours per week. Remote, operating in the Eastern time zone. Reports directly to the CEO. Initial engagement of six months, with a 90-day review. Compensation commensurate with experience and engagement structure. What Success Looks Like Effective and successful collaboration with internal team members and contractors. Client projects progress smoothly with minimal day-to-day involvement from the CEO. Team members have clear priorities, assignments, and technical support. Clients receive consistent communication and high-quality deliverables. Project risks are identified and escalated early, with recommended solutions. E-learning products and LMS implementations meet instructional, technical, and accessibility standards. The CEO can focus on business operations and growth rather than daily project coordination. QualificationsRequired Must be located in Kentucky Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, or a closely related field 7+ years of progressive instructional design and e-learning development experience within an agency setting Demonstrated experience leading multiple client-facing projects in an instructional design agency, consulting firm, or comparable professional services environment Strong project management experience, including planning, scheduling, task coordination, client communication, and risk management Hands-on proficiency with Articulate Storyline 360 and Rise 360 Practical experience administering and troubleshooting learning management systems Experience coordinating and providing technical direction to instructional designers, developers, and contractors Strong understanding of instructional design principles, adult learning, accessibility, and quality assurance Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and client relationship skills. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment about when issues require escalation Preferred Master's Degree in Instructional Design or related field Experience within an agency setting leading external client projects. Expertise with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and inclusive design practices. Benefits No company-sponsored benefits beyond those required by applicable law The anticipated start date is early to mid-November 2026. This position is based in Northern Kentucky and operates in a hybrid work model. However, we will consider fully remote arrangements for highly qualified candidates.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance

Experience:

Leadership:

7 years (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Covington, KY 41011