Curriculum Architect for Girls' Leadership Programs (Hybrid)

Girls Incorporated; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-day hybrid work schedule out of our

Vacation, Sick, & Personal Time + 11公司

Healthcare, vision, and dental

Gente Card (HRA benefit)

401(k) up to 5% employer match

Wellness Stipend

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Girls Inc. Indianapolis is seeking a Curriculum Specialist to craft engaging program content for girls across the network, aligning with the Girls Inc. Experience.

You will lead projects, develop lesson plans, activity guides, and presentations, and collaborate with HQ and affiliates to create high-quality materials while ensuring accessibility and relevance. The role emphasizes youth development, UbD familiarity, and the ability to manage timelines, budgets, and training opportunities, with

Qualifications

• Degree from four-year college or university in Education, Curricula Development, Youth Development, Communications, or related area or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in program development, informal education programming, and youth development.
• Knowledge of youth development field, girls' developmental characteristics, educational theories, curriculum writing, and best practices; familiarity with instructional design methodologies and technology tools.
• Experience representing diverse, multicultural populations.
• Experience in experiential learning, including needs assessment, outcomes, and evaluation.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with ability to adapt content for diverse audiences and formats.
• Demonstrated project management skills with short-term and multi-year projects.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; UbD knowledge desired.
• Proficiency in Windows-based PC environment; Microsoft Office 360, Google Suite, Salesforce, and other business platforms.
• Detail oriented, well organized, and strong written/verbal communication; ability to speak before groups.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., travel ~25% of time.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of work assignments to successfully complete deliverables within the designated timeline. Create and use detailed work plans that outline tasks and responsibilities.
• Collaborate with department staff to conceptualize, write, and design written program materials and web-based content consistent with the Girls Inc. Mission and priorities, while maintaining standards and criteria for development, design, and assessment.
• Work with the Program Services team to identify program objectives, target audience, and key messaging, in alignment with the overarching Girls Inc. goals, priorities, and outcomes for girls.
• Research and gather relevant information to inform program content, including best practices, trends, and youth development principles.
• Write clear, concise, and engaging program materials, such as lesson plans, activity guides, handouts, and presentations.
• Incorporate feedback from stakeholders and subject matter experts to refine and improve program content.
• Engage HQ and affiliate staff, girls, and external subject matter experts in advisory roles in the program and resource development processes as often as practical and feasible.
• Collaborate with Research and Evaluation staff around surveys, program evaluation, and data collection.
• Work directly with Girls Inc. affiliate staff in understanding and completing projects, initiatives, pilots, and training opportunities. Manage all details, including promotion of opportunities, affiliate engagement, communications, support, developing and procuring contractual agreements, and working with consultants, and leading meetings
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in youth development, education, and programming.
• Work with Program Service staff to develop, monitor, and report on assigned budgets and initiate project-related financial transaction processes, as applicable.
• Work with the designated Learning and Leadership Development staff as the subject matter expert to design agendas, content, and supplemental material for use in in-person or virtual training, and promote learning materials and opportunities.
• Work with designated staff and consultants to assess effectiveness and determine how to enhance future learning events and opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Education program development

Youth development

Writing and editing

Project management

Instructional design

Technology proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Salesforce

Job description

Girls Inc. Indianapolis is seeking a Curriculum Specialist to craft engaging program content for girls across the network, aligning with the Girls Inc. Experience.

You will lead projects, develop lesson plans, activity guides, and presentations, and collaborate with HQ and affiliates to create high-quality materials while ensuring accessibility and relevance. The role emphasizes youth development, UbD familiarity, and the ability to manage timelines, budgets, and training opportunities, with