Content Development Specialist - Instructional Design

Position Overview

Are you a recent graduate or someone looking to start your career in content development? The Content Development Specialist supports Kiewit’s Instructional Design Team by transforming storyboards, scripts, and design direction into professional learning materials. This role focuses on execution—developing engaging, accurate, and visually compelling content while adhering to established standards. The ideal candidate is a flexible team player with strong technical skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to deliver high-quality products in a fast-paced environment. If you’re eager to learn and collaborate in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!

At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative.  We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too.  

District Overview

HR Operations is an integral partner and service provider at Kiewit. In recent years, we have gone from decentralized HR groups to a unified, shared service team, with various HR Centers of Excellence. Our vision is to be a best-in-class international HR organization. 

Location

This position is based out of our Kiewit Headquarters in downtown Omaha, NE. This is a shared service center in a professional office setting and requires daily in office attendance.

Responsibilities

• Build from direction: Develop training products (presentations, eLearning assets, job aids, visuals, etc.) based on storyboards, scripts, or guidance from instructional designers.
• Execute with precision: Follow established style guidelines to produce polished content that aligns with project objectives.
• Develop learning materials: Use Articulate 360, Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and other tools to create instructional content for live and online training sessions.
• Incorporate multimedia: Integrate graphics, visuals, and audio/video elements as needed to enhance learning materials.
• Refine content: Update and improve course materials for clarity, consistency, and accuracy.
• Work efficiently: Manage time and multiple assignments to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule and meet quality standards.
• Collaborate constructively: Communicate effectively with instructional designers, subject matter experts, and peers, while maintaining flexibility and a positive, solutions-oriented approach.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word (familiarity with the broader Microsoft Office Suite strongly preferred).
• Strong command of grammar, vocabulary, and formatting standards.
• Ability to follow direction, work within defined parameters, and produce consistent, accurate deliverables.
• Agility in problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration.
• Flexibility and a positive attitude in adapting to shifting priorities.
• Regular, reliable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in instructional design development, graphic design, or professional writing/communication.
• Experience creating technical graphics (e.g., construction details, scale drawings, process diagrams).
• Familiarity with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or equivalent. #LI-AK1