Learning Experience Designer

Catalight is the parent organization leading a family of companies (FOC) that includes Easterseals Northern California, Easterseals Hawaii, and Catalight Care Services. Across the four non-profit companies, there are nearly 800 employees working together to responsibly disrupt and transform home and community-based care and help become a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that works proactively to address complex societal problems such as healthcare access and greater well-being for underrepresented communities.
Join our team at Catalight as a Learning Experience Designer focused on creating impactful learning experiences. We're seeking someone passionate about human-centered design, ensuring our courses are accessible and engaging for all learners. As part of our team, you'll embrace a growth mindset, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement and innovation. Building strong relationships with collaborators is essential as you collaborate to design and develop effective learning solutions. We invite you to apply if you're ready to make a difference and contribute to our high-quality, learner-centered education mission.

Independent Contractor Disclaimer: > Please note that this is a project-specific, 1099 independent contractor role. The successful candidate will be engaged as an external consultant and will not be considered an employee of Catalight. This role does not qualify for employee benefits, nor does it guarantee a transition to full-time employment. 

Core Responsibilities & Essential Job Functions

• Participate in the development and delivery of Catalight Classroom’s high-quality, inclusive, and equity-informed educational experiences.
• Design and develop engaging learning experiences across formats (e.g., classroom, online, instructor-led, synchronous, and asynchronous) using sound instructional design processes and adult learning principles.
• Develop course manuscripts as a foundational step in the instructional design process, including drafting, structuring, and iterating content in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Apply instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE) and best practices in online learning to guide course development.
• Develop high-quality learning assets using tools such as Articulate Rise and Storyline, Vyond, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Build strong, collaborative partnerships with stakeholders across the organization and broader community.
• Apply a deep understanding of adult learners, andragogy principles, and best practices in online learning to inform design decisions.
• Implement accessibility guidelines across the learning catalog, ensuring alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508, and WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
• Work effectively within cross-functional teams and multi-stakeholder environments, acknowledging power, privilege, and diverse perspectives.
• Manage the workflow of online course development, including planning, documentation, review cycles, and coordination of related services.
• Manage assigned programs and maintain the currency of content by updating and enhancing materials to reflect current best practices.
• Collaborate to deploy curriculum and test for functionality, learner experience, and tracking.
• Analyze post-learning survey results and other data to inform revisions, improve learning outcomes, and identify future content needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent to:

• Three years' experience as an instructional design or learning experience designer, e-learning development experience required.
• Experience with Articulate Rise, Storyline, Camtasia, Vyond, and various LMS systems.
• Experience designing and developing compelling learning experiences for adult learners.
• Applicants must provide a portfolio demonstrating proficiency in Rise and Storyline.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (organized by our company values): 

Community oriented: 

• Personable; able to work comfortably with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Appreciates and demonstrates collaboration across teams.
• Works well with employees at any level of employment.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills; frequent proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.

Equity informed:

• Sensitivity to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
• Approaches work with a growth mindset, welcome feedback, and understand that humans all have biases and are imperfect as a baseline.
• Open to feedback, fostering a collaborative environment for continuous improvement.

Bold:

• Work in an exciting, fast paced high energy environment while effectively multitasking and managing day-to-day responsibilities without supervision.
• Deep knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models.
• Write compelling copy, instructional text, and audio scripts/video scripts.
• Updating tracking documents for internal and external use promptly, often while managing other projects.
• Must be highly detail-oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• A commitment to the values of the organization while demonstrating good judgment, flexibility, patience and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.

Wellbeing driven: 

• Capacity to contribute to and help cultivate effective + sustainable wellbeing driven spaces.

Physical Requirements:

• Must communicate effectively within the work environment, read, and write using the primary language in the workplace.
• Visual and auditory ability to work with staff and others continuously.
• Frequent speaking and listening (20-80%) to staff and others in a remote work environment.
• For effective communication, use a computer, virtual meeting software (Zoom, Teams, etc.), and a cell phone.

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The People & Performance Department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, as well as fitness for the position.
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
• Must attend any required training.

About Us

At Catalight, we embrace people’s differences — both visible and invisible. We believe everyone deserves to be understood, respected, and celebrated for their many contributions. That’s why we have a bold vision to break down barriers and biases to create a more equitable world, so people with developmental disabilities and special needs can choose their own paths.

We do this by providing access to innovative, individualized care services, clinical research, and advocacy—all powered by intelligent Xolv Technology Solutions. Through the work of our affiliate partners, Easterseals Northern California and Easterseals Hawaii, we provide services to people with disabilities and their families to support them across their care journey.

Our purpose-driven teams are creating a pathway to a more impactful future. Empowering others and fostering an inclusive environment that embodies our core values to ensure we grow responsibly.

The listed salary range for this position is an expected range. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization.

Time Type:

Part time

Compensation:$60 - $90 Hourly

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization.