Resource Development, Associate Specialist

Wvumc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Health, welfare & retirement benefits

Job summary

GCORR is seeking a Resource Development, Associate Specialist to lead development of educational resources grounded in current research and GCORR’s mission. The role will coordinate programs, manage contracted writers, and support evaluation of resources.

The candidate will work with the Program Team and General Secretary’s office to plan innovation in resource design, including new approaches such as certificate programs and ensuring accessibility for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in organizational leadership, adult learning or related field.
• 1–3 years’ experience in education and work in intercultural competency, anti-racism, community dialogue, and resource development.
• Deep knowledge of adult learning and education, program/resource design and development; strong written and oral communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the development of educational materials and courses grounded in current research and GCORR’s mission.
• Assist in program coordination and development of supporting resources; ensure integration with GCORR initiatives.
• Coordinate resources from outside writers and consultants, including contracts, timelines and deliverables; manage project delivery and evaluation.

Skills

Curriculum development

Resource development

Project management

Written communication

Oral communication

Intercultural competency

Anti-racism

Adult learning

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Resource Development, Associate Specialist

Sep 16, 2026

Other

Sep 16, 2026 Other Essential Functions:

• Lead in the development of educational and training resources: Lead in the development of educational materials and courses (synchronous, asynchronous, webinars, small group, etc.) grounded in current research and GCORR’s mission.
• Program coordination & support: Assist in the coordination of programs and the development of supporting resources, ensuring integration with GCORR initiatives.
• Project management of resource development: Coordinate resources from outside writers and consultants, including managing contracts, timelines, and deliverables, while providing project management for the development, delivery, and evaluation of resources.
• Collaboration & innovation: Collaborate with the Program Team and General Secretary’s office to plan and implement resource development. Lead innovation in resource design, including revamping existing materials, developing new approaches such as certificate programs, and ensuring accessibility for diverse audiences.
• Evaluation & continuous improvement: Evaluate the effectiveness of resources and training, gathering feedback and data to inform updates, revisions, and future development.
• Consults with manager to assist in the development and implementation of curriculum development and training.
• Must stay current with variety of field concepts, practices and procedures around equity, anti-racism, implicit bias and anti-oppression, and collaborate with GCORR General Secretary, other staff, board members, and constituents to speak with one clear voice about the call by God to dismantle racism and re-create systems that foster confession, repentance, repair, and ongoing work toward justice and flourishing for all people.
• Responsible to provide needs analyses for identifying opportunities for training in areas of institutional equity and anti-racism practices, and opportunities to create learning engagements and resources on how to address issues.
• Intersections of identity and oppression without losing or “subjugating” issues of racial injustice and racism.
• Other duties as assigned: Retain flexibility to support additional organizational needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in organizational leadership, adult learning or related field. Proven track record of curriculum development and resource development.
• Minimum of 1 - 3 years’ experience in education and work in intercultural competency, anti-racism, community dialogue, and resource development.
• Deep knowledge of adult learning and education, as well as program/resource design and development; Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communications. Must exercise initiative, confidentiality, and the ability to multi-task while working in a team environment as well as independently/self-directed.
• Willingness to learn and understand United Methodist Polity.
• Knowledge of United Methodist Church theology and denominational structures are a plus.
• Experience working with diverse racial and ethnic leaders.
• Ability to handle a variety of key initiatives concurrently and being able to be flexible in changing priorities.
• Strong commitment to working with diverse teams.
• This position is located in Washington, DC but can be negotiated to be remote.

Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and sick / personal leave!
• Twelve paid holidays!
• Excellent health, welfare, and retirement benefits package!

Closing Date: October 13, 2026

GCORR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully completing background, reference, and other applicable checks.

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