Education Consultant, Global Schools Program

SDSN Association; New York (NY); À distance; USD 129 000 - 185 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

SDSN Association is seeking an Education Consultant for the Global Schools Program in New York, NY. The role focuses on coordinating the Schools for Goal 7 program, recruiting teachers and students, and supporting virtual events with cross‑time‑zone collaboration.

You will lead educator engagement, translate resources, and help deliver the energy transition education via Minecraft Education and other gamified curricula. Remote/hybrid arrangements are supported.

Qualifications

• Professional fluency in English is required.
• Degree in education, communications, sustainability, project management, teaching or related field.
• Exceptional writing, communication, drafting, editing, and oral skills.
• Ability to work independently and across multiple teams/time zones.
• Highly organized with strong project management skills.
• Experience with curriculum development or teaching/administration in K-12 is preferred.
• Experience with STEM/renewable energy topics is a plus.
• Experience with Minecraft Education and leading online trainings for large audiences is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate implementation of the Schools for Goal 7 program with the Global Schools Director.
• Recruit, onboard, train and support 100 teachers and ~2,000 students.
• Lead the Schools for Goal 7 Student Challenge planning and awards.
• Organize educator committee meetings and translate educational resources.
• Support virtual events, including a 1-hour Green Careers Symposium.
• Monitor progress, collect feedback, and assist with data analysis and final report.

Connaissances

Fluent English

Project management

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Spanish (plus)

Formation

Degree in Education

Description du poste

Education Consultant, Global Schools Program

New York, NY, United States

Consultant

Ab out the SDSN

The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) was set up in 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary‑General. SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. SDSN works closely with United Nations agencies, multilateral financing institutions, the private sector, and civil society.

About Global Schools

Global Schools’ mission is to create a world where every primary and secondary school student is equipped with the knowledge, values, and skills necessary for effectively responding to the greatest challenges of this century and shaping a sustainable and prosperous world. The Global Schools Program has been working internationally to support schools and educators with evidence‑informed training and localized classroom resources to integrate sustainable development into school curricula, operations, and activities.

About the Project

In partnership with Siemens Energy, SDSN leads the Schools for Goal 7 program. Schools for Goal 7 trains teachers and students on the Energy Transition and Sustainable Development using gamified curricula, using the Planet Rescuers Minecraft Education video game. The overall vision of the project is to provide practical, hands‑on experience to students in engaging with topics such as the energy transition, renewable energy, climate change, and sustainability, ensuring youth have the skills and capabilities to build more resilient societies.

Work with the Global Schools Director to coordinate the implementation of the Schools for Goal 7 program, including educator recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing support for 100 teachers and ~2,000 students.

Lead the planning and implementation of the Schools for Goal 7 Student Challenge, including developing application guidelines, coordinating the review and selection process, organizing the final event, and awarding student prizes.

Organize and facilitate monthly meetings of the Schools for Goal 7 Educators Committee, incorporating feedback into program activities and resources.

Coordinate the translation of educational resources, including the SDG 7 and STEAM guides.

Support the planning and delivery of the virtual 1-hour Green Careers Symposium, including speaker coordination, event promotion, and facilitation.

Monitor program progress, collect participant feedback and impact stories, and support data analysis, external communications, and preparation of the final outcome report.

Qualifications

• Professional fluency in English required; Spanish language proficiency is considered a plus;
• Degree in education; communications; sustainability; project management; teaching; child development; and/or related field;
• Exceptional writing, communication, drafting, editing, and oral communications skills;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple teams and time zones;
• Highly organized with strong project management skills;
• Prior experience with curriculum development and/or as a teacher/administrator in a primary or secondary school setting;
• Prior experience engaging with STEM or renewable energy topics in an educational setting considered a plus;
• Prior experience with Minecraft Education is considered a plus;
• Prior experience organizing and leading online trainings and meetings for large audiences;
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and ability to effectively communicate the mandate of SDSN, the Global Schools Program, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to learners of all ages.

Location: The position reports to the SDSN Office in New York City, but the candidate can be remote/virtual in another location

Contract Type: Consultancy, Part Time (aproximately 10 days per month)

Period of assignment/services: 8 months

Start Date: Mid-November, or as soon as possible

End Date: July 1st, 2027

Reports to: Reports to the Global Schools Director based in New York City