Senior Instructional Designer

Senior Instructional Designer

Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for.

We're a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data-driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration — because success is a team sport. It's our mission to be there in the moments that matter most for our members and employees. Join us in creating a community of connected care, where coordinated, quality service is the norm and every member feels valued.

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Senior Instructional Designer to lead the development of engaging, effective, and scalable learning experiences. This role focuses on designing digital training content that supports operational readiness and workforce development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instructional design, content development, and eLearning technologies, with proven expertise in Articulate Storyline. Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Accountabilities

• Design and develop interactive eLearning modules, instructor-led training materials, and blended learning solutions
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging learning experiences
• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to create effective training programs
• Lead needs assessments and gap analyses to identify learning objectives and performance outcomes
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals
• Evaluate and revise existing training content to improve learner engagement and effectiveness
• Maintain consistency in branding, tone, and instructional quality across all training materials
• Use data and feedback to continuously improve instructional content and learner outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in instructional design or content development

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Articulate Storyline and other eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Rise, Adobe Captivate)
• Strong understanding of adult learning theory, ADDIE, and other instructional design models
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and SCORM/xAPI standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in operations training or readiness programs
• Familiarity with video editing software and graphic design tools
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices

This position is an Office role, which requires an employee to work onsite, on average, 3 days per week. We are open to candidates located near one of the following office locations: Minnetonka, MN or Madison, WI.

The full salary grade for this position is $61,500 - $105,400. While the full salary grade is provided, the typical hiring salary range for this role is expected to be between $61,500 - $92,190. Annual salary range placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and/or licensure, the position's scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data. In addition to compensation, Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Medica's compensation and benefits are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.