Title:

Instructional Designer

Job Type:

Regular

Company:

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department:

Enterprise Revenue Cycle Administration

Time Type:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

40

FTE:

1

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Summary:

About the Role

At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for a creative and collaborative Learning & Communications Specialist who is passionate about helping employees grow, learn, and succeed.

In this role, you'll design engaging learning experiences and communications that support workforce development, operational improvements, and organizational initiatives. You'll partner with leaders and subject matter experts across the organization to transform complex information into clear, effective training and communication tools that help employees do their best work.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys blending creativity, technology, storytelling, and education to make a meaningful impact on both employees and patient care.

What You'll Do

As a Learning & Communications Specialist, you will:

Design and develop engaging learning programs, training materials, and digital content
Create multimedia resources, including presentations, videos, job aids, and other educational materials
Partner with leaders and subject matter experts to identify learning needs and develop effective solutions
Support organizational initiatives by creating communication plans and employee-facing content
Translate complex information into clear, accessible, and engaging learning experiences
Leverage learning technologies and digital tools to enhance employee engagement and knowledge retention
Coordinate projects from planning through implementation, ensuring timelines and goals are met
Measure effectiveness and identify opportunities to continuously improve learning programs and communications
Help drive adoption of new processes, systems, and workplace initiatives through thoughtful education and communication strategies

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who is curious, creative, organized, and passionate about helping others learn.

Successful candidates will typically have:

Experience creating educational, training, communications, or multimedia content
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain information clearly
An eye for design, detail, and user experience
Experience managing projects and balancing multiple priorities
The ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
Comfort using technology and learning new digital tools and platforms
A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality work

Education & Experience

You will meet the qualifications if you have one of the following combinations of education and experience:

1. Master's degree in Digital Media, Communications, Instructional Design, Education, Business, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field and at least 1 year of relevant professional experience
2. Bachelor's degree in one of the above fields and at least 3 years of relevant professional experience
3. Associate degree in one of the above fields and at least 5 years of relevant professional experience

Relevant experience may include instructional design, training and development, digital communications, content creation, media production, project coordination, education, or related work.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Roswell Park, your work has purpose. Every employee plays a role in advancing groundbreaking cancer research, delivering compassionate patient care, and improving lives around the world.

When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

Meaningful work that supports a mission-driven organization dedicated to ending cancer
The opportunity to collaborate with experts across healthcare, research, education, and administration
A culture that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth
Access to advanced technology and tools that help employees succeed
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
A supportive and inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued
Opportunities for career development and ongoing learning
The chance to make a lasting impact on the employee experience and the patients we serve

If you're a strong communicator, creative problem solver, and learning professional who enjoys helping others succeed, we'd love to hear from you. Join Roswell Park and help create engaging learning experiences that empower our workforce and advance our mission.

The starting salary for this position is $35.36/hr. This includes a full comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience
1. Master's degree in Digital Media, Communications, Instructional Design, Education, Business, Marketing, Journalism or a related field and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in media production, digital communications, content development, education or training support, project coordination or a related function; or
2. Bachelor's degree in Digital Media, Communications, Instructional Design, Education, Business, Marketing, Journalism or a related field and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience in media production, digital communications, content development, education or training support, project coordination or a related function; or
3. Associate's degree in Digital Media, Communications, Instructional Design, Education, Business, Marketing, Journalism or a related field and the equivalent of five (5) years of full-time experience in media production, digital communications, content development, education or training support, project coordination or a related function.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against employees, applicants, or job seekers on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. We are committed to maintaining a fair, respectful workplace where employees are valued for their contributions and supported in advancing our mission.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, employment process, or to perform your job, please contact HR-BenefitsandLeaves@roswellpark.org and provide information about your request and preferred contact method.

Our Core Values

RPCIC is committed to fostering an environment where patients, families, employees, volunteers, and members of our community are treated with dignity, courtesy, and respect. We believe our mission is strengthened when individuals contribute their experiences, perspectives, and ideas and work together toward a common purpose. Our actions are guided by our core values of Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion, and Respect.

Historical Compensation Information Statement 

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.