[Remote] Instructional Designer – LMS Course Builder / Contractor

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Riverside Recruiting is seeking an Instructional Designer to build and structure subject-agnostic courses in a Learning Management System. The role involves converting provided course materials into organized LMS modules, pages, assignments, discussions, and embedded online lessons while performing quality assurance and meeting production timelines. Responsibilities • Build out LMS courses using modules, pages, discussions, and assignments according to a provided course template • Set up course shells, module structure, and navigation for new and existing courses • Embed online lessons and other provided materials into the correct LMS modules • Link and organize assignments, quizzes, and discussions in the correct sequence within each module • Centralize instructional materials and resources within the LMS, minimizing reliance on static PDFs • Build lessons in an authoring system using content and materials that have already been provided • Upload and embed finished lessons into LMS pages and modules • Check that embedded lessons display correctly and function as intended within the LMS • Flag any broken links, formatting issues, or display problems for follow-up • Proofread course pages, links, and navigation for accuracy and consistency • Follow established templates and style guides closely across all courses • Test course navigation and functionality from the student view prior to publishing • Use available tools, including AI tools, to speed up formatting checks and QA passes • Meet production timelines and volume targets for course builds • Track build progress and flag any blockers or missing materials to the project lead • Communicate clearly on status, timelines, and any issues encountered during builds Skills • • Experience in instructional design, course building, ed tech, or a related field; recent graduates welcome • • Prior hands-on experience working in an LMS required; comfortable navigating and building within the platform without training • • Comfortable using AI tools to support formatting and QA tasks • • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow templates and style guides precisely • • Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple course builds at once • • Ability to work efficiently and independently to meet production deadlines • • Adaptable to working across different subjects and grade levels as project needs shift • • Willingness and ability to learn to build lessons in an authoring system; prior experience is a plus but not required Benefits • Remote, work-from-home Company Overview • Riverside Recruiting provides recruiting and staffing services for IT and sales positions. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Brecksville, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://riversiderecruiting.com.