Learning Designer

About Digital Promise Global

Digital Promise is a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner. We work with educators, researchers, technology leaders, and communities to design, investigate, and scale innovations that support learners. Our vision is that every person engages in powerful learning experiences that lead to a life of well-being, fulfillment, and economic mobility. For more information, visit the Digital Promise website and follow Digital Promise for updates.

About the Position

To sustain the organization’s scaling efforts, the Powerful Learning Team is building a talent pipeline as we strive to engage 30 million learners in powerful learning experiences. We are recruiting mid-level to senior-level specialized experts to fill part-time and/or term-limited positions. This opportunity is ideal for independent contractors who wish to gain experience and exposure within Digital Promise. Candidates must be available during standard business hours. 

About Digital Promise Global

Digital Promise is a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner. We work with educators, researchers, technology leaders, and communities to design, investigate, and scale innovations that support learners. Our vision is that every person engages in powerful learning experiences that lead to a life of well-being, fulfillment, and economic mobility. For more information, visit the Digital Promise website and follow Digital Promise for updates.

About Powerful Learning

The Powerful Learning team works to ensure learners have consistent and sustained experiences of powerful learning so they can thrive in an increasingly complex and technological world. Our work advances evidence-based teaching and learning, supports the design and implementation of innovative learning models, engages partners in co-design, and helps shape the conditions under which powerful learning can flourish across schools, districts, and states.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Contract Learning Designer: As we partner with school districts, state educational agencies, and education organizations across the country, we must develop research-based, high-quality learning experiences. Ideal candidates will have:

• Proven design expertise: Track record of creating effective learning experiences for educators and education leaders, particularly around emerging technologies in public education, with demonstrated results
• Specialized skills: Expertise in one or more areas: instructional design, assessment design, e-learning development, content writing, and/or UX design
• Research-based approach: Strong grounding in adult learning principles and evidence-based instructional design methodologies
• Collaborative mindset: Ability to work closely with other designers and cross-functional teams
• Experience working directly with K-12 school districts is a plus

Candidates should be prepared to showcase past design projects and speak to their impact. Proficiency in relevant design tools is essential. This role requires managing multiple projects simultaneously and working effectively under tight timelines.

At Digital Promise, we also seek candidates with:

• A strong commitment to working toward Digital Promise’s mission and impact goals
• An interest in redesigning learning systems to better serve those who are historically and systemically excluded
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional team members to ensure information is shared, projects are completed on time, and goals are reached.

Working Conditions

Digital Promise Global is a hybrid organization. The position is primarily working in a remote environment. Employees are expected to travel at least 4 times a year for in-person meetings and the annual staff retreat. Additional travel may be required based on role and responsibilities.

Physical/Sensory Demands:Fast-paced working environment. Extensive computer usage and online engagement & communication. Must be willing to build inclusive relationships and collaborate with employees at all levels within the organization and external partners.

Application Process

To express interest and be considered for these opportunities, please submit the following: 

1) Resume or CV; 

2) A brief cover letter highlighting your area(s) of expertise; 

3) A portfolio showcasing two relevant projects. For each project, please include:

• Brief description of the project context and your role (2-4 sentences)
• Key outcomes or results achieved
• Supporting materials in your preferred format (e.g., project plan, curriculum sample, facilitation slides, video recording, case study, client testimonial)

Portfolio submissions may be provided as a single PDF document, links to online materials (Google Drive, website, video platform), or a combination of both. Please note that reviewers will spend approximately 10 minutes reviewing your full portfolio, so ensure your examples are easy to comprehend within that timeframe.

Applications will be reviewed to build our talent pool. While we cannot guarantee immediate project placement, qualified candidates will be added to our pipeline and contacted as relevant opportunities become available.

These are project-based contractor positions. We are building a bench of talented professionals who can be deployed as projects arise. Completing our selection process qualifies you for our contractor network, with assignments made based on project requirements and contractor availability. Please note that passing the interview stage does not guarantee immediate or ongoing work.

Compensation

In order to ensure that contractors are paid fairly, the Powerful Learning Team leverages standard rates to pay contractors based on the seniority level required for the role. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and project scope. Specific rates will be discussed during the interview process.

Hourly Rate: $75-$100, depending on experience and project

Digital Promise is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex/gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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