Learning Engagement Associate

AAAS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation leave

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Flexible spending account

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

AAAS Learning Engagement Associate is a critical support role within the Office of Advancement, developing learning content and events for the Member Learning and Development program and AAAS Learning Hub. The role will drive communications to attract participants, facilitate trainings, and support engagement activities aligned with AAAS priorities.

The candidate should have a passion for adult learning and the ability to collaborate with internal teams, SMEs, and contractors to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Learning Design and Technology or a related field.
• 2–4 years of professional experience supporting a learning and development program.
• Instructional design experience with adult learning best practices (ADDIE).
• Proficiency completing end-to-end course development using Articulate, RISE, SCORM files, Path LMS and/or similar tools.
• Facilitation experience with virtual and in-person trainings; STEMM audiences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the course development roadmap and content strategy for AAAS Learning Hub.
• Coordinate end-to-end development of courses and events with internal and external SMEs and contractors.
• Assist with marketing, communication and engagement tactics to increase Learning Hub usage.
• Facilitate live and pre-recorded trainings (in-person or online).
• Provide back-end admin support for setting up courses and pricing access in Learning Hub.
• Support software/tech solutions for the Learning Hub with IT and partners.

Skills

Instructional design

Facilitation

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Learning Design and Technology or related field

Tools

Articulate

RISE

SCORM

Path LMS

Job description

Learning Engagement Associate

The Learning Engagement Associate provides crucial support for the Office of Advancement’s learning, development and engagement strategies. This role will develop learning content and events for the Member Learning and Development program and the AAAS Learning Hub, develop and execute communication plans to drive traffic to select AAAS Learning Hub courses and other learning content, facilitate training for AAAS constituents, manage and assist with key engagement activities and events, and support the Senior Manager of Learning and Development, Director of Engagement and Senior Director of Membership in executing learning and development vision, goals and evaluation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for adult learning and share the AAAS vision to mobilize and empower our members and constituents by helping them speak up for science, engage in their communities, and go as far in their careers as their talent and drive can take them.

Help us ignite the next era of science.

What You’ll Do

AAAS Learning Hub

• Support the Senior Manager of Learning and Development in implementing a course development roadmap and content strategy for a multi-faceted learning and development portfolio that bolsters AAAS’s connection with our members and other scientists and engineers in alignment with AAAS budget and priorities and AAAS constituent learning needs.
• Support end-to-end development of courses, events and other learning offerings by sourcing, creating and maintaining content that incorporates adult learning best practices and relevant research, in collaboration with internal AAAS SME’s, external SME’s and learning development contractors, as relevant.
• Assist with executing marketing, communication and engagement tactics to increase AAAS Learning Hub users.
• Facilitate in-person and online live and pre-recorded trainings.
• Provide back-end technical and administrative support for setting up and maintaining courses in the Learning Hub for varying levels of pricing and user access.
• Support implementation of software and technology solutions for the AAAS Learning Hub in collaboration with IT and other internal partners.
• Support AAAS teams across the organization by consulting on and co-developing AAAS Learning Hub content for specific constituent groups with program partners, such as LSEN, STPF, CSEW, EurekAlert! and others as interest grows.

Learning & Engagement

• Develop and manage a calendar of content and educational outreach for members, and identify new channels for outreach and marketing in partnership with the Director of Member Engagement
• Support learning and engagement events and webinars throughout the course of each year.
• Support in-person learning and engagement activities at the AAAS Annual Meeting.
• Assist the Senior Manager of Institutional Partnerships with learning and engagement activities that support the new Institutional Membership/Partnership business model.
• Assist with monitoring and evaluation to assess and improve Member Learning and Development strategy and the AAAS Learning Hub platform's business impact, user experience, and content quality according to industry standards and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Learning Design and Technology or a related field
• 2-4 years of professional experience supporting a learning and development program.
• Instructional design experience, including familiarity with adult learning best practices and design models (i.e. ADDIE).
• Proficiency completing end to end course development using Articulate, RISE, SCORM files, Path LMS and/or other comparable learning development software and platforms.
• Facilitation experience with a strong desire to facilitate small- and large-scale trainings for audiences across career levels in a virtual or in-person environment. Experience with STEMM audiences preferred.
• Working knowledge of adult education market as well as marketing and communication best practices.
• Strong team player with customer service mindset and effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to travel ~10%

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, science or technology
• ATD Instructional Design Certificate, ATD Master Trainer, or similar
• Experience training scientists or engineers
• Experience at a non-profit organization or scientific society
• Experience organizing and staffing events.

The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is $65,000 - $78,000 per year. AAAS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, each subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of AAAS and will be based on a variety of factors, including years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant factors. AAAS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. AAAS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.