We’re IREM® (Institute of Real Estate Management), an international institute for property and asset managers, providing complete knowledge to take on real estate management’s most dynamic challenges. That means knowledge prepared for the day-to-day and the one-of-a-kind: from solving the latest tenant crisis to analyzing market conditions.
For 90 years, our members have made us the world’s strongest voice for all things real estate management. Today, almost 20,000 leaders in commercial and residential management call this home for learning, certifications, and networking.
Join our team
We're seeking a senior instructional designer who excels at writing and wants to utilize their skills to drive adult learning and engagement.
As an integral key member of our knowledge solutions team, you'll be part of the creation of our industry-leading learning. You’ll write and create content and knowledge products that help our members certify, master core competencies, and build new skills.
Some specific duties and responsibilities include:
Conducting analysis activities and research to support course and exam development and revision efforts, education initiatives and knowledge products.
Designing, developing, revising, and updating classroom, live online, and self-paced online certification and non-certification course content and other knowledge products.
Leading and participating in review team meetings to propose course revisions.
Developing and overseeing the direction and editing of media content to be used in courses and products. You’ll also develop scripts and storyboards.
Writing, editing, and reviewing columns, articles, and blogs for our bi-monthly trade publication, Journal of Property Management and other digital and editorial industry-focused content products.
Working with our marketing team to develop project briefs, marketing, advertising, and website copy related to courses.
What we can offer you
If you’d like to be part of an organization that is far more than just a place to work, then IREM is the place for you. We're committed to providing our team members with a space they can show up and be their best authentic self. We genuinely care about our team members as individuals, and it shows. We're committed to providing a culture that embraces gratitude, authenticity, and flexibility. If you'd like to devote your talents and skills to making a difference in the lives and careers of the people we serve, then consider joining our team.
In addition to all of this, we also provide robust benefits to our team members including medical, dental, and vision insurance, long and short term disability, group term and voluntary life insurance coverage, and eligibility in our retirement plans after a year.
Our hybrid work schedule allows for team members to balance their personal and professional lives. We come into the office 1 – 2 days per week to connect and collaborate. For this reason, we can only consider candidates who reside in the Chicagoland area.
Let your skills and passions shine
To be successful in this role, you'll need at least 5 years experience in developing and revising educational programs (a focus on finance and accounting topics would be a big plus!) and SCORM conformant web-based learning. Knowledge of instructional design methodolgies and adult learning as well as possessing outstanding writing skills are also a must. After checking these boxes, we want you to be passionate about adult learning and content creation. Familiarity with e-learning authoring tools and learning management systems and web-conferencing are not necessary, but are big pluses.
We are an international force of 20,000 individuals united to advance the profession of real estate management. Through training, professional development, and collaboration, we support our members and others in the industry through every stage of their career.
We believe in our people, and we provide the tools they need to succeed. We open doors, we forge connections, and we help show the way forward. Backed by the power that comes with being an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®, we add value to our members, who in turn add value to their teams, their workplaces, and the properties in their commercial and residential portfolios.
Our memberships empower college students, young professionals, and industry veterans who are committed to career advancement. Earning our credentials, including the CPM, ARM, ACoM, and AMO, demonstrates a commitment to, and passion for, good management. These credentials, along with our courses and array of resources, all exist with one goal in mind – to make a difference in the careers of those who manage.