Who is AVIXA:
AVIXA is part association, part society; a mix of professionals from all over the globe who create those cool AV experiences you find in meetings, classes, and events in offices, airports, museums, sports arenas, theatres, concerts and more. AVIXA is a hub for all people and things AV and boasts more than 11,400 members and is a place where we can all share our love of technology, creative content, and communication at events around the world such as trade shows, or webinars, courses, networking, and other events. We are the industry leader when it comes to professional collaboration, information, and community, leading with necessary resources such as AV standards, certification, training, market intelligence, and thought leadership.
The AV industry is the community of manufacturers and myriad professionals that provide the tools and expertise necessary to convey ideas and enhance communication in virtually every human arena. Audiovisual systems and technologies are the building blocks that create memorable experiences and connect us to our world in every way imaginable. It’s the tremendous sound you hear at a concert, the amazing digital displays you see at a museum, the videoconferencing system you use at your office, the projected images you see at your corporate gatherings, the cool stuff in the huddle space that connects your devices to the big display, the technical wizardry that’s used in theme parks to amaze and delight you. That is all part of the AV industry. And we are looking for a talented and tech-minded Jr. Instructional Designer to join our amazing industry.
Title: Jr. Instructional Designer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Supervisor: Manager, Instructional Design
Location: US-Fairfax or Remote
Department: Content Creation
Alt Work Eligibility: CWW-Y, Telework-Y, Remote-Y
Level: Staff
The starting base pay range for this position is $65,000-$70,000. Individual compensation will be commensurate with candidate's experience. This position is eligible for full benefits, as well as the Staff level annual incentive bonus program.
Summary of Position:
- A growth-centered role for an emerging Instructional Designer who seeks to expand their skill set and qualifications with an international organization.
- Develops engaging and effective learning experiences.
- Designs and creates diverse instructional materials.
- Builds foundational skills in instructional design, multimedia integration, and adult learning theory.
- Collaborates with subject matter experts (SMEs) with support to refine course content.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design and development of instructional materials, including e-learning modules, training manuals, and job aids with mentorship and support.
- Revision and improvement of existing courses across various formats (instructor-led, online, self-paced).
- Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather content and ensure accuracy and relevance. Support provided as needed.
- Apply basic instructional design principles and adult learning theories to enhance learner engagement.
- Use presentation and authoring tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) to create multimedia learning assets.
- Write and compile comprehensive trainer’s notes, participant materials, and other course documents.
- Participate in user testing and feedback sessions to refine instructional materials.
- Maintain organized documentation of design processes and project progress.
- Ensure instructional materials are culturally relevant, inclusive, and accessible.
- Assist in preparing materials for translation and international use.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Adult Learning, Communication, Education or related field strongly preferred; or equivalent professional experience.
Experience Level
- Minimum 1 year of experience in instructional content development or related field.
- Portfolio strongly preferred (coursework, freelance, or internship projects acceptable)
Skills & Competencies
- Familiarity with instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM).
- Basic proficiency in e-learning authoring tools and multimedia software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Exposure to Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS) is a plus.
Travel: Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- AVIXA is a global organization that celebrates diversity of thought, background, demographics, and experience. Learn more about us!
- The AV industry is truly inspiring, changing how people experience the world.
- We’re headquartered in Fairfax, VA but also have a widely distributed team. We recognize that talented people live all over the world.
- Our team likes to have fun and enjoy a good meal, even when we’re not together. We also expect everyone to have a strong opinion on whether a hot dog is a sandwich!
- Our values: Trust, Heart, Courage. No buzzwords here. We take these seriously and live them every day.
- Our people: you will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and thoughtful leaders and teams.
- It’s not all about work: generous PTO and holiday time off, flexible working hours, option for a Compressed Work Week (i.e., 9/75 work week, or every other Friday off)
- The perks: AVIXA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401k plan with company matching, pet insurance, learning and career development opportunities, education assistance, and more!
This description describes the general duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not a complete list of duties and the employee may be required to take on additional duties and responsibilities as required by the needs of the association.
EEO Policy Statement: It is the policy of AVIXA to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all jobs without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.”