Job Description
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing and recruiting firm that is currently looking for a Content Developer / Junior Instructional Designer to fill a hybrid contract position in Birmingham, Alabama.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Junior Instructional Designer supports the analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of training content for ILT and eLearning environments
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is desired.
Candidates should provide a sample of a slide deck, storyboard, or module you have developed, including their specific role in its creation. This is to be submitted with the resume.
Prescreening questions are required. They are:
1) Please describe your experience using Microsoft PowerPoint and Word, including the types of training or instructional deliverables you have created.
2) Please describe your experience with authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Vyond, or WellSaid and the types of deliverables you have developed using these tools.
3) What review and quality assurance steps do you complete before submitting a draft for review?
4) How do you manage and track multiple ongoing tasks, and what tools or methods do you rely on to stay organized?
RESPONSIBILITIES
Updates to presentations, assistance with drafting storyboards, narration, and multimedia preparation, testing of eLearning courses for proper functionality, and maintaining course documentation within SharePoint.
This role works under the guidance of senior and staff instructional designers to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with established templates and learning objectives
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education - Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Communications, or related field preferred, or equivalent academic, internship, or practicum experience in instructional design or multimedia.
Experience & Skills
Basic knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning concepts.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
Familiar with:
Narration/voiceover tools
Articulate 360 or comparable authoring tools
Adobe Creative Cloud or similar multimedia software
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively.
Familiar with using Learning Management Systems preferred.
Demonstrated willingness to learn new tools, methods, and processes.
Competencies
Organization & Time Management: Able to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and keep projects on track in a busy training environment.
Collaboration & Communication: Works well with colleagues, shares ideas clearly, and listens actively to feedback and suggestions.
Initiative & Follow-Through: Takes ownership of assignments, follows up on details, and ensures tasks are completed as expected.
Adaptability & Willingness to Learn: Comfortable adjusting to new tools, processes, or project needs, and open to learning from others.
Attention to Detail: Carefully reviews work for accuracy, consistency, and quality, making sure materials meet standards.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Content Development & Production
Update and refine PowerPoint decks for instructor-led and virtual training sessions.
Assist with recording, editing, and implementing narration for eLearning or presentation-based content.
Support development of facilitator guides, job aids, storyboards, and basic eLearning elements.
Ensure materials follow branding guidelines, templates, formatting standards, and accessibility considerations.
Design Instructional Support
Apply foundational instructional design models and adult learning principles under direction from senior designers.
Assist in aligning content to learning objectives, course outcomes, and design guidelines.
Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from senior designers, subject matter resources (SMRs), and stakeholders.
Systems & Documentation Management
Complete testing of eLearning courses in staging and production environments to ensure proper functionality.
Maintain course files, documentation, and assets in SharePoint.
Support version control, content updates, and publishing processes.
Ensure documentation is organized, current, and aligned with team governance process.
Manage project timelines and status updates using project tracking tools such as Monday.com.
Collaboration & Project Support
Assist senior/staff designers with project tasks, timelines, and deliverables (e.g., note taking, documenting feedback, project communication, scheduling project review meetings).
Communicate effectively with team members, instructors, and SMRs as needed.
Research and gather reference materials or best practices related to learning technology and multimedia
Candidates should be prepared to submit a sample or example of a slide deck, storyboard, or module you have developed, including your specific role in its creation.

This position may require some bending, lifting, climbing, prolonged sitting, prolonged walking, walking on gravel or crawling when necessary.

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #D650