Job Openings | Learning Gurus, Inc.

Google Apps Trainer (Contract -Primarily Virtual) - Any, CA, WA, OR, NV

Fri, 14 May 2010 08:51:59 GMT

Learning Gurus is assisting a client seeking a contract Trainer to deliver Google Apps training, primarily via WebEx or similar, but with some face-to-face classroom training. Candidates should have experience using and teaching Google Apps. Must have solid experience delivering virtual and face-to-face instructor-led training, and some content development experience. Experience using and/or teaching 'cloud' and saas concepts is a plus. If you are interested, please click the Apply Now button and please include your requested hourly rate for this type of work. (We ask this because many people have a different rate for "virtual" work vs. onsite. Many people also have different rates for training cool content like Google Apps, vs boring content :) If this project is not a good fit for you, please feel free to forward to your friends or colleagues who might be interested. Thank you! ~Karen

Google Apps Trainer (Virtual position for Virtual ILT) - Virtual, West Coast, West Coast

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:52:30 GMT

Learning Gurus is assisting a client with an IMMEDIATE need for a great trainer to deliver Google Apps training via WebEx or similar. Should have Google Apps (specifically Gmail and GCalendar basics) experience as well as experience delivering virtual instructor-led training. This is initially a small project, with eight 1-hour classes, but will likely lead to future work. Potential for onsite ILT delivery for West coast clients. If you are interested, please click the Apply Now button and please include your requested hourly rate for this type of work. If this is not the project for you, please forward this to your friends or colleagues who might be interested. Thank you! ~Karen

Training Program Coordinator - New York, NY

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:05:00 GMT

Learning Gurus is working with a New York-based company to find a Training Coordinator for a large financial services company. Client: A large financial services company Location: Onsite at client's lower Manhattan and Jersey City offices Position Summary The Program Coordinator provides training coordination, administrative, and logistical support for classroom training events. Responsibilities As the need for a training event arises, the Program Coordinator will:

Confirm the budget
Schedule speakers and facilitators; register vendor in the system
Contract vendors, completing and processing statements of work
Book rooms and create event
Communications: Send email and/or voicemail communications regarding schedule and/or course changes
Manage and update website content: monitor registration
Prepare printed materials specific to each training ...

3-Month + Contract Instructional Designer - Technical - Vista, CA

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:43:21 GMT

Position Summary: 3 Month + Contract Position, Onsite in Vista, CA (San Diego area) Learning Gurus is working with a San Diego-based client to locate a technical Instructional Designer (ID) for a 3-month + contract. ID should have demonstrated experience designing and developing instructor-led training for complex products, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and software components, working with engineers and technicians as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Must be able to follow client's internal standards. Responsibilities:

Create technical course content, training materials, and documentation according to principles of instructional system design.
Develop instructor-led training materials for technical subjects, including workbooks, manuals, job aids, and evaluation instruments
Elicit detailed technical information from subject matter experts who are engineers and scientists
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Project Manager - San Diego, CA

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:45:39 GMT

Position Summary: Full-time, W2 position, onsite in San Diego Learning Gurus is working with a San Diego based client with an immediate need for a Project Manager to manage eLearning training projects developing performance-based courseware for the US Navy. This is both a technical and functional role and the ideal candidate should have a strong background in project management for large-scale training production development preferably for the Department of Defense, metrics reporting, and technology-supported processes. The ideal candidate has demonstrated success managing projects in a fast-paced environment within scope, budget, and schedule and is adept at leading a high-performing team. The PM should have experience working with instructional designers, graphics design teams and programmers within a web production environment, and have experience managing multiple priorities. The PM is responsible for establishing project plans/timelines, managing and delegating ...

Production Manager - San Diego, CA

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:43:58 GMT

Position Summary: Full-time, W2 position, onsite in San Diego Learning Gurus is working with a San Diego based company with an immediate need for a Production Manager (PDM) to support eLearning training projects developing performance-based courseware for the US Navy. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in tactical coordination of complex, large-scale production efforts. A well-qualified applicant has demonstrated success in supporting web development projects in a fast-paced environment with aggressive deadlines while managing multiple priorities. The PDM should have experience working with clients, managers and line production personnel on a high-performing team. The PDM is responsible for monitoring project plans/timelines developed by the Project Manager, and assigning work to the project team, but will also be an integral part of preparing contract deliverables. This position reports to the Project Manager and will require an ability to work well ...

Associate Instructional Designer - San Diego, CA

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:40:32 GMT

Position Summary: Full-time, W2 position, onsite in San Diego Learning Gurus is working with a San Diego based company with an immediate need for an Associate Instructional Designer/Technical Writer to support performance-based elearning courseware projects for the US Navy. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience writing technical documentation or reports, and researching content. The associate Instructional Designer will support mid to senior level IDs within a production environment with writing project reports and project support documentation, conducting content analysis and research, organizing assets within a collaborative web environment, and will participate in storyboard design and production. Responsibilities may also include, but are not limited to: interfacing with subject-matter experts (SME’s), researching and consulting technical GFI to determine content needed for web-based curriculum development and lab materials, reviewing ...

Instructional Systems Designers - San Diego, CA

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:35:19 GMT

Position Summary: Full-time, W2 position, onsite in San Diego Learning Gurus is working with a San Diego-based client with an immediate need for several Instructional Designers to design performance-based US Navy courseware. The designers provide support for the instructional design and development of web-based technical training curriculum. Designers should have demonstrated experience designing engaging, interactive performance-based elearning. Multiple positions are available, including mid and senior level positions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: writing instructional storyboards for web-based reusable learning object (RLO) courseware, designing technical lab materials, designing instructional objectives, strategies, and assessment requirements, interfacing with subject-matter experts (SME’s), and researching and consulting technical GFI to determine content needed for web-based curriculum development and lab materials. Designers will review ...

Technical Writer - Nationwide, Nationwide

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:41:35 GMT

Learning Gurus specializes in placing workplace learning professionals in contract and permanent positions throughout the U.S. We work with clients, large and small, across a variety of industries and we have ongoing client requests for top-notch workplace learning professionals. We are currently seeking Technical Writers with proven experience who are interested in diving into our talent pool. Once you add your resume to our pool of learning professionals, we can contact you when a client request matches your skills and background. Qualifications:

B.A. in a writing discipline or similar
At least 3 years experience working as a technical writer in a corporate, government, non-profit or educational setting
Strong project management skills
Aptitude for simplifying, summarizing and organizing information
Strong sense of layout and design for print-based and online documentation
Expert knowledge of ...

eLearning Specialist - Nationwide, Nationwide

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:06:55 GMT

Learning Gurus specializes in placing workplace learning professionals in contract and permanent positions throughout the U.S. We work with clients, large and small, across a variety of industries and we have ongoing client requests for top-notch workplace learning professionals. We are currently seeking eLearning Specialists with proven experience who are interested in diving into our talent pool. Once you add your resume to our pool of learning professionals, we can contact you when a client request matches your skills and background. Qualifications:

At least 2 years experience working on eLearning projects in a corporate, government, non-profit or educational setting
Knowledge of instructional design principles and practices
Proficiency with eLearning development tools such as Captivate, Lectora, Connect, Articulate, ToolBook, Camtasia, SnagIt, and similar
Experience with graphic software such as Photoshop, ...

Instructional Designer - Nationwide, Nationwide

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:34:06 GMT

Learning Gurus specializes in placing workplace learning professionals in contract and permanent positions throughout the U.S. We work with clients, large and small, across a variety of industries and we have ongoing client requests for top-notch workplace learning professionals. We are currently seeking Instructional Designers with proven experience who are interested in diving into our talent pool. Once you add your resume to our pool of learning professionals, we can contact you when a client request matches your skills and background. Qualifications:

Formal training in Instructional Design, ISD, Instructional Technology, Performance Technology, HPT, or similar.
At least 3 years experience working as an instructional designer in a corporate, government, non-profit or educational setting.
At a minimum, proficiency with MS Office software.
Experience working with subject matter experts (SMEs) to extract ...