Instructional Designer - Hybrid Remote

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for a creative, detail-oriented, and collaborative Instructional Designer to join our team in Gainesville, FL. This role is responsible for designing engaging learning experiences that support employee development and organizational initiatives across multiple departments. Hybrid remote work may be available for this position. 

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop instructional materials using instructor-led, virtual, blended, and self-paced learning methods 
• Create engaging learning interventions that support project goals and improve performance outcomes 
• Incorporate adult learning principles, best practices, and real-world scenarios into training materials 
• Write clear, concise, and effective instructional content for a variety of audiences 
• Develop and submit course deliverables including storyboards, design documents, instructor guides, and participant materials 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify training needs and develop learning solutions 
• Ensure all learning materials meet project expectations and quality standards 
• Support innovative and creative approaches to employee learning and development

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Psychology, English, Sociology, or related field required 
• Strong understanding of adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment 
• Experience using instructional design software and learning tools preferred 
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred 
• Two years of instructional design and development experience preferred 
• Two years of teaching or training experience preferred

Our Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Access to wages prior to pay day

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

This is a full-time position. Base starting salary range $24.00-$26.40 an hour. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.