Elearning/Curriculum Design Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

As a growing non-profit organization, we’re dedicated to improving our policies, procedures, and practices while maintaining a supportive, family-oriented work environment. We’re looking for a candidate who is:

• Passionate, self-motivated and deadline driven bringing their unique skill set and ideas to the table.

• Confident and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity.

• Capable of handling multiple responsibilities with ease.

• A solution focused impact player that can solve challenges individually and as a team.

Who should apply:

• If you’re looking for an opportunity that fosters the growth and development of under-resourced youths in the Atlanta area, apply for this position!

• A genuine interest in empowering and inspiring young people will be an asset in this role.

• If you seek an organization that supports the growth and development of all team members, you should apply for this role at Passion for Life. 

• If you resonate with the organization's goal of helping students discover their passions and build fulfilling careers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop high energy, fun interactive workshops, full semester career development class, and summer camp curriculum to create creative experiential learning.

• Create instructional materials for facilitators and coaches. Materials include classes, student guides, training manuals, teaching guides, and videos.

• Research and identify learning activities and technologies that can be incorporated in training programs.

• Collaborate closely with the curriculum development team and the training delivery team.

• Assist with needs analysis by collecting and organizing feedback on existing training programs and materials.

  Required Skills:

• Creative and Innovative mindset.

• Passion for creating unique learning experiences for youth

• Must have: A background in learning/teaching, instructional design, or curriculum development.

• The ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and ambiguous situations is crucial in a fast-paced, non-profit environment.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills to create guides and presentations.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Computer proficiency.

• Nice to have: Skills using Google Suite (Docs, Slides and Sheets).

Qualifications

Qualifications

Experiences:

• Development: 6 months experience designing and developing curriculum, teaching materials, or learning content.

• Knowledge of Instructional Design Theories and Models: Familiarity with established instructional design principles (e.g., ADDIE, Bloom's Taxonomy) could enhance the quality of the learning experiences created.
   

  Education Requirement:

• Nice to have: Bachelor’s degree or higher.

• If pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (Instructional Design, Learning & Development, Curriculum Development, Education, Organizational Development or Business is required), you must be a Junior or Senior.

• Knowledge of Instructional Design Principles (Adult learning and K-12) and familiarity with established instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM, Bloom's Taxonomy) are required.

Additional Information

• Time Commitment: 8-10 hours a week for a minimum of 3 months

• Must attend mandatory weekly and monthly meetings (virtually)