Entry level Instructional Designer

Job Description
Obsidian, an innovative e-learning consultancy, is looking for entry level candidates to join our creative instructional design studio.
The ideal candidate possesses excellent skills in verbal and written communications, the ability to analyze and organize complex information into a clear and coherent flow for online presentation, and the ability to come up to speed quickly on new, technical concepts.
Technical aptitude and/or familiarity with sciences or technologies relevant to the oil and gas industry (e.g., geology, chemistry, mechanics, etc.) are a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze content provided by the client, develop learning objectives, write test questions, and implement instructional strategies.
- Assist in conducting needs and task analysis and evaluations
- Design and develop Computer/Web Based Training and simulation storyboards
- Work effectively with Subject Matter Experts to validate content
- Work efficiently in accordance with pre-existing standards and guidelines
- Design and develop supplemental course materials, such as student workbooks, instructor guides, and test questions
Required Experience:
Technical aptitude and/or familiarity with sciences or technologies relevant to the oil and gas industry (e.g., geology, chemistry, mechanics, etc.) are a plus.
This Job Requires the Following Skills:
Required Skills:
- Excellent listener with exceptionally good oral and written communication skills
- Works well in a team environment; Collaborates with others to generate ideas and improve processes
- Knows how to follow and provides leadership as needed
- Pays close attention to detail and sets high standards for quality
- Self-motivated learner
- Inquisitive and eager to develop new knowledge and skills
- Able to quickly master new technical content
- Creative with good analytical and problem solving skills
- Adapts well to change and embraces challenges
This Job Requires the Following Computer Skills:
Computer Skills:
Strong Microsoft Office competency: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Web development or graphic design / illustration skills a plus
Education Required:
Bachelors
Location: Houston

Company URL: www.obsidian-edge.com
Position Type: Permanent
US Citizenship required: Yes Travel Required: 10% of the time (approximate)
This job starts on 18-Jul-08
Job Posted Fri 18-Jul-08 3:27 PM
Company Info for this Employment Listing
Obsidian
1235 North Loop West
Houston,
Texas
77008
USA
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