Location: North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United StatesContract Type: Full-time, On-siteOrganisation: Samaritan’s Purse Organisation Overview Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organisation dedicated to providing spiritual and physical aid to people suffering from war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Since 1970, the organisation has worked globally to meet urgent humanitarian needs while sharing God’s love through Jesus Christ. Samaritan’s Purse partners with churches worldwide to strengthen communities and promote the Gospel through compassionate service. Faith is central to the organisation’s culture and operations. Daily work is grounded in prayer, shared devotions, and a collective commitment to living out Christian values through service, integrity, and excellence. Role Overview Samaritan’s Purse is seeking an Instructional Design Specialist to join the Learning Support Team in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. This on-site role supports the International Projects Department and contributes directly to the organisation’s global humanitarian and ministry work. The Instructional Design Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, and evaluating high-quality learning solutions that support staff and field teams worldwide. The role applies adult learning principles to create engaging, effective training programmes delivered through classroom, blended, and digital formats. The position also plays a key role in strengthening organisational learning systems, technologies, and reporting mechanisms. Key Responsibilities The Instructional Design Specialist is expected to contribute both technically and collaboratively across learning initiatives. Core responsibilities include: Maintaining a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and serving as an effective Christian witness through professional conduct and service Applying adult learning theories and instructional design best practices to develop classroom-based training, eLearning modules, blended learning solutions, job aids, and informal learning resources Creating instructional content using eLearning development tools, including the Articulate 360 suite and Adobe Creative Suite Advising subject matter experts on effective instructional design and delivery for both in-person and web-based learning, including synchronous and asynchronous formats Managing the Projects Department’s online learning portal and continuously evaluating learning technologies to improve effectiveness and accessibility Evaluating training initiatives through appropriate metrics and preparing reports that summarise outcomes, impact, and recommendations Developing and overseeing reporting systems to track training activities, events, facilitators, and participant data Co-leading research efforts to identify and adapt world-class training methodologies, tools, and practices from other organisations and government agencies Supporting training initiatives for international field staff, as required Serving as the Learning Support Team liaison for PeopleSoft development, deployment, and implementation related to learning systems Undertaking additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organisational objectives Required Qualifications and Experience The successful candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise, organisational skills, and commitment to the organisation’s faith-based mission. Required qualifications include: A Bachelor’s degree in Learning, Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or a related field A minimum of three years of professional experience in instructional design within a corporate, nonprofit, or civil service environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Completion of at least 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies, or a willingness to complete this requirement upon hire Experience with Oracle Guided Learning, considered an advantage Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Candidates are expected to demonstrate the following competencies: Strong knowledge of instructional technologies and course authoring tools, including Articulate 360 and Adobe Creative Suite In-depth understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design best practices Excellent written communication, presentation, and graphic design skills Proven ability to develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify and apply appropriate evaluation metrics for learning initiatives Ability to work collaboratively across teams while managing multiple priorities effectively Work Environment and Benefits This is a full-time, on-site role based in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Samaritan’s Purse offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing and long-term security, including: On-site medical clinic for staff and dependents Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Short-term and long-term disability insurance Paid family medical leave Term life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave Faith Commitment All employees of Samaritan’s Purse are expected to affirm and uphold the organisation’s Mission Statement and Statement of Faith. The role requires alignment with evangelical Christian beliefs and a commitment to integrating faith into daily work, service, and professional relationships. Why Join Samaritan’s Purse This role offers the opportunity to contribute to life-changing humanitarian and ministry work on a global scale. The Instructional Design Specialist supports the development of staff and partners who serve in some of the world’s most challenging contexts. Through innovative learning solutions and faith-driven service, the role plays a vital part in equipping teams to respond effectively to human suffering while sharing hope. VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram , WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and Telegram Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the seeking organization. For any inquiries, please contact the responsible organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.