TrainingInstructional Design & Curriculum Development
About the job
Requirements
A training, education, instructional design, or related background is required.
Experience administering or supporting learning management systems is required.
A bachelor's degree is required.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are required.
Critical thinking and sound judgment are required.
Excellent organizational and time management abilities are required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
Advanced technical proficiency with Microsoft 365, learning management system platforms, and digital learning tools is required.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with leaders and subject matter experts is required.
High attention to detail and quality is required.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously is required.
Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic environment are required.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills are required.
Responsibilities
Communicate and reinforce the mission and vision of DIG and its subsidiaries.
Exemplify DIG core values of love, growth, and community.
Lead and support identified digital learning initiatives across DIG and its subsidiaries.
Manage, maintain, and promote internal and external learning management system platforms.
Apply instructional design principles to develop engaging digital, blended, and flipped learning experiences.
Partner with leaders and teams to identify learning and performance gaps.
Design, develop, deliver, and evaluate digital learning solutions aligned with business needs.
Develop strong partnerships with internal and remote managers and subject matter experts.
Provide data-informed, customized recommendations to support organizational effectiveness.
Drive adoption of digital learning solutions through effective change management strategies.
Collaborate with Professional Education & Development, People Operations, and business teams to achieve learning objectives.
Support initiatives that reinforce DIG’s commitment to excellence and service within the funeral industry.
Stay current on digital learning trends, tools, and best practices.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in insurance, funeral service, or regulated industries is preferred.
Experience designing or supporting digital learning initiatives is preferred.
Does this describe you?
Organized
Adaptable
Disciplined
Detail-Oriented
If so, let’s talk!!
We are seeking a self-motivated person to join our team as a Digital Learning Partner. The Digital Learning Partner serves as a strategic partner, change agent, and culture steward for Directors Investment Group and its subsidiaries. This role collaborates across the organization to design and deliver digital learning solutions that align with business objectives, enhance performance, and support continuous learning. The Digital Learning Partner acts as a trusted advisor to leaders, ensuring digital learning initiatives provide meaningful, measurable value to employees and management.
Tools & Technology:
Microsoft Office 365
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Digital learning and content development tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise)
Collaboration and communication platforms
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Communicate and reinforce the mission and vision of DIG and its subsidiaries.
Exemplify DIG core values of love, growth, and community.
Lead and support identified digital learning initiatives across DIG and its subsidiaries.
Manage, maintain, and promote internal and external learning management system (LMS) platforms.
Apply instructional design principles to develop engaging digital, blended, and flipped learning experiences.
Partner with leaders and teams to identify learning and performance gaps.
Design, develop, deliver, and evaluate digital learning solutions aligned with business needs.
Develop strong partnerships with internal and remote managers and subject matter experts.
Provide data-informed, customized recommendations to support organizational effectiveness.
Drive adoption of digital learning solutions through effective change management strategies.
Collaborate with Professional Education & Development, People Operations, and business teams to achieve learning objectives.
Support initiatives that reinforce DIG’s commitment to excellence and service within the funeral industry.
Stay current on digital learning trends, tools, and best practices.
Required Skills & Abilities
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Critical thinking and sound judgment.
Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced technical proficiency with Microsoft 365, LMS platforms, and digital learning tools.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with leaders and subject matter experts.
High attention to detail and quality.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic environment.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Education & Experience
Training, education, instructional design, or related background required.
Experience administering or supporting learning management systems required.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience in insurance, funeral service, or regulated industries preferred.
Experience designing or supporting digital learning initiatives preferred.
About Funeral Directors Life
Funeral Directors Life, a subsidiary of Directors Investment Group (DIG), offers an award-winning workplace that is truly one-of-a-kind.
Funeral Directors Life is a full-service preneed insurance company. We help funeral directors grow their businesses and serve more families every year. With Funeral Directors Life’s preneed programs, at-need solutions, and marketing services, funeral owners and directors can start saving time, growing their businesses and increasing profitability in a rapidly changing marketplace.
DIG has been recognized with numerous workplace awards, including the prestigious FORTUNE magazine “Best Small & Medium Workplaces” List, the “Best Workplaces in Finance & Insurance” List, the “Best Workplaces for Millennials” List, and the “Best Workplaces in Texas” List. The company is also a winner of the top 100 “Best Companies to Work for in Texas,” published by Texas Monthly.
Based in Abilene, TX, DIG offers a unique corporate culture and benefits that our employees love! Founded on Christian principles of leadership through service, integrity, honesty, and respect, the company is dedicated to serving the funeral profession and helping funeral homes enhance their service to families in a rapidly changing marketplace. In fact, our mission is "to be known as the best, most-respected provider of service to the funeral industry."
So, what makes DIG such a great place to work? We apply these same principles to how we treat our employees: offering excellent compensation, a fun, friendly, and supportive work environment, and more benefits and perks than we can mention; including employer-paid health coverage, 401 (k) matching, life insurance, an on-site clinic, a 24-hour fitness center, free fresh fruit and beverages, a corporate university, book studies, and many personal growth opportunities for mind, body, and soul.