Learning Experience Designer at WECU in Bellingham, WA

WECU is seeking a Learning Experience Designer to join our Learning & Development team in Bellingham, WA. This role designs and delivers engaging learning experiences that lead to employee growth and organizational impact. Responsibilities include facilitating learning experiences, creating interactive eLearning content, managing courses within a learning management system, and partnering with subject matter experts to assess needs and develop effective learning experiences. The Learning Experience Designer is a critical role in supporting the growth and development of WECU employees.

This is a hybrid work opportunity with a requirement to attend occasional on-site meetings and trainings at WECU locations in our operating area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain pedagogically sound, scalable, learning experiences and solutions that support the credit union’s business plan, organizational initiatives, and employee performance.
• Facilitate in-person, blended, and virtual classroom instruction, as necessary.
• Utilize eLearning development tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Camtasia) to create interactive, media-rich learning resources, including, but not limited to, eLearning modules, job aids, instructional videos, and simulations.
• Build and maintain learning solutions in a learning management system.
• Define learning objectives and outcomes for learning experiences, as well as evaluation criteria to measure outcomes.
• Map out the learning journey for employees across the organization, and designs learning experiences and solutions that build necessary competencies over time.
• Serves as a learning and development consultant with different departments (e.g., Real Estate, Retail) and/or Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to understand needs.
• Manage and complete learning experience design tasks on time and within scope.
• Regularly communicate project status to stakeholders, developing tailored messaging, and using appropriate communication channels.
• Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year learning and development experience required.
• Knowledge of instructional design, curriculum development, and facilitation.
• Functional understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to represent the credit union in a positive, professional manner internally and externally.
• Ability to maintain strict level of confidentiality and security in sensitive areas.
• Ability to operate routine office equipment.
• Flexibility and capacity to manage many responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize projects, prioritize workflow, and complete multiple tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ability to organize and structure digital content.

NOTE: Job descriptions are not intended and should not be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.

COMPENSATION:

The salary range for this position is from $34.21 To $48.30 per hour.

WECU provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes robust medical, dental, and vision benefits with low employee premiums, 401(k) retirement plan with an 8% annual contribution from WECU, bonus plan, two or more weeks of vacation, up to 11 paid holidays, paid life and disability insurance, annual wellness benefit, loan discounts, professional development, and much more.

ABOUT WECU:

WECU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative where members are encouraged to save and borrow responsibly at fair and competitive rates. Headquartered in Bellingham, WA, WECU has over 160,000 members and over $3 billion dollars in assets.

It is WECU's mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our members. We strive to treat both members and staff with honesty and integrity and to be a socially responsible part of our community. WECU also endeavors to be an employer of choice.