Job Description
Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.
The Curriculum Writer will be instrumental in developing and writing instructional materials and curriculum that enable each program to achieve its learning objectives. This role requires a strong background in program development, learning & development, and/or adult education.
How You Will Contribute
- Develop and write engaging instructional materials and curriculum for both in-person and online learning environments, including synchronous and asynchronous content, training modules, workshops, and reading discussions.
- Collaborate with the Scaled Education team, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to ensure that educational products are tailored to meet the needs of Stand Together employees and program participants.
- Revise and update curriculum content based on feedback and evolving educational needs.
- Identify, train, and support facilitators in delivering content effectively, ensuring it aligns with learning objectives and engages the audience.
- Facilitate trainings and workshops where appropriate
- Research and integrate current educational theories and instructional design principles to enhance curriculum effectiveness. Create diverse educational materials that cater to various learning styles and preferences.
- Integrate technology and multimedia resources into curriculum designs.
- Document and maintain comprehensive records of curriculum development processes and updates.
What You Will Bring
- 5+ years of experience in program or curriculum development, with a preference for backgrounds in learning & development and/or adult learning.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record in curriculum writing and instructional design.
- Strong facilitation skillset
- Strong understanding of educational practices and standards.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders across various departments.
What We Offer
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
- A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
- Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
- Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.
Our Values:
Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.
We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity
