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Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives. 

• This individual contributor is responsible for the design, build, and maintenance of asynchronous learning programs within our Learning Management System (internal platform “PP Learn”, utilizing 360 Learning) aligned to PPFA’s leadership development framework, competency model, and enterprise-wide learning priorities. Additionally, this individual contributor may act in support of the Manager, Learning and Leadership Development, as it applies to training administration duties. 

• Designs, develops, and maintains asynchronous enterprise learning experiences within PP Learn (360Learning), ensuring alignment with PPFA’s leadership development framework, competency model, and organizational learning priorities.

• Translates complex organizational initiatives, leadership concepts, and business needs into engaging, accessible, learner-centered digital learning solutions for diverse employee audiences.

• Manages the full lifecycle of asynchronous learning development, including needs analysis, course design, content build, quality assurance, implementation, updates, and ongoing optimization.

• Applies instructional design principles, adult learning theory, accessibility standards, and platform best practices to create scalable and effective learning experiences.

• Partners cross-functionally with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and Learning & Leadership Development team members to gather requirements, align learning objectives, and ensure content accuracy and relevance.

• Exercises independent judgment in prioritizing projects, troubleshooting LMS functionality and learner experience issues, and recommending improvements to learning processes and systems.

• Monitors learner engagement, feedback, and training effectiveness data to inform continuous improvement and support enterprise learning outcomes.

• Provides operational and administrative support related to training coordination, learner enrollment, reporting, communications, and LMS maintenance, as needed in support of the Manager, Learning and Leadership Development.

• Serves as key partner to Director and Manager, Learning & Development

• Works in tandem with the Sr. Specialist E-Learning in support of the organizational learning initiatives. 

• Builds collaborative relationships with People & Culture Business Partners and stakeholders across the organization to support learning initiatives.

• Demonstrates a commitment to race equity and integrates equitable practices into learning design.

• Demonstrates commitment to and embodiment of gender, racial, and reproductive justice values.

• Continuously maintains professional growth in instructional design, digital learning tools, and workplace learning trends.

• Serves as primary content builder and course designer within 360Learning for asynchronous offerings.

• Designs, builds, tests, and publishes high-quality e-learning experiences aligned to Adult Learning Theory and accessibility standards.

• Translates subject matter expertise into clear, engaging, and visually compelling digital learning modules.

• Develops knowledge checks, assessments, and learner resources to reinforce learning and measure effectiveness.

• Updates and maintains existing courses; supports version control and content refresh cycles.

• Ensures alignment with In This Together values and equity principles in partnership with Culture and Equity staff.

• Leverages visual design tools (e.g., Canva, PowerPoint, etc.) to create clean and engaging learner experiences.

• Maintains course enrollments, completion tracking, and reporting within 360Learning.

• Provides administrative support for learning cohorts, including roster management, communications, scheduling coordination, and material preparation.

• Supports audits of LMS content and learning catalogs to ensure accuracy and usability.

• Provides technical support for virtual sessions (Google Meet, Zoom) as needed.

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of LMS functionality and emerging e-learning best practices.

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, human resources, or related field, or equivalent experience required. 

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in Learning & Development, instructional design, HR, or related function preferred. 

• Hands-on experience building content within a Learning Management System (360Learning experience preferred).

• Strong visual design capability and comfort with presentation and design tools.

• Working knowledge of instructional design methodology (e.g., ADDIE) and Adult Learning principles.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate across teams.

• Commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission, vision, and values.

• Base knowledge of core diversity concepts, including power and privilege, systems of oppression, emotional intelligence, and implicit bias.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.

Travel: 0–10%, domestically

The Planned Parenthood cultural ethos, "In This Together", reflects our commitment to building a workplace culture that fosters belonging, promotes learning throughout the employee lifecycle, and recognizes individual contributions to our mission.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America participates in the E-Verify program. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.