Technical Writer

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Technical Writer

15+ months Extendable

Carson City, NV

100% HYBRID Work

Nevada local resident required.

Technical Writer / Instructional Designer

This is a hybrid position based in Carson City, NV, with in-office work on Monday and Tuesday and remote work Wednesday through Friday, may occasionally shift to support the team as needed.

Job Summary

·         The Instructional Designer will join the Voter Registration & Election Management Solution (VREMS) Training Team under the Nevada Secretary of State Elections Division. This role focuses on designing, developing, and delivering engaging training content to support election officials at the state, county, and city levels, as well as temporary election workers and the general public.

·         You will create digital and print learning experiences that make complex election administration processes accessible, accurate, and easy to follow.

·         You will translate federal and state election laws, regulations, and procedures into clear, interactive training resources. Deliverables include eLearning modules, facilitator and learner guides, job aids, microlearning, handouts, PowerPoint presentations, video scripts, and knowledge base articles.

·         This role blends creativity with technical expertise. You’ll use Adobe Captivate and Adobe Learning

·         Manager to create eLearning, Zendesk to build and organize knowledge base content, and Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Smartsheets to develop content and manage resources. You’ll work closely with subject matter experts in the Elections Division and with county and city election offices to ensure materials are consistent, user-friendly, and scalable across the state.

·         This position plays a critical role in supporting the transparency, accuracy, and efficiency of Nevada’s elections through high-quality training and knowledge resources. The ideal candidate brings strong instructional design skills, attention to detail, and the ability to create learning that supports both new and veteran election officials as they navigate the long learning curve of election administration.

Note: As part of resume shortlisting process, candidates are strongly encouraged to share sample work or a portfolio. This can include PowerPoint presentations, job aids, eLearning courses, facilitator or learner guides, or other instructional design deliverables.