About StriveTogether

StriveTogether is a national movement with a clear purpose: helping every child succeed in school and in life from cradle to career, regardless of race, ethnicity, zip code or circumstance. We refuse to settle for a world where a child’s potential is dictated by the conditions into which they are born. We work to break down barriers, change systems and improve outcomes for as many families as possible.  

The StriveTogether team is passionate, talented and dedicated to achieving our mission. We seek and value all kinds of diversity and work hard to eliminate inequities in ourselves, our organization and our communities. Our goals are bold, so we support each other to try new things, have tough conversations and push for change. As we work, we share learning and progress, use data to make decisions and celebrate our wins.  

About You 

You are a champion of equity in opportunity, committed to ensuring all children succeed regardless of race, socioeconomic status, gender identity or zip code. You are passionate about the power of education and believe in leveraging technology to make learning accessible for all. You appreciate consistent processes and procedures that go into creating reliably engaging, accessible, and effective learning experiences. You thrive in collaborative settings, continuously seek feedback, and are always on the lookout for opportunities to learn tools and techniques in eLearning. You have an eye for detail. You are dedicated to making a difference by supporting the creation of impactful and accessible training offerings. 

About the Position 

Reporting to the Director, Instructional Design, the Specialist, eLearning at StriveTogether will primarily support the Training Hub and Cradle to Career Network by building courses within the Learning Management System (LMS). In addition to creating training content, the Specialist will make updates to course content leveraging eLearning and video editing design technology. They will partner closely with the LMS administrator to ensure the delivery of meaningful learning experiences. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the smooth operation and continuous improvement of our online learning initiatives. To be successful in this position, someone must have prior experience designing engaging eLearning content, a learner’s orientation and a strong attention to detail and appreciation of processes. This role also requires the ability to work collaboratively with StriveTogether staff members, request and implement feedback and clearly communicate.   

Responsibilities and Duties  

Course Development and File Management 

• Collaborate effectively within the team and subject matter experts to identify the most appropriate content and distill complex information into digestible content, ensuring learners of all backgrounds can grasp and apply learning objectives.
• Build and maintain courses within the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring alignment with instructional design principles and organizational standards.
• Use authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Captivate, etc. to update SCORM compliant learning content using Instructional Design best practices that engage learners with the content through interactivity and gamification.
• Audit eLearning materials to ensure incorporation of diversity, equity and inclusion principles.
• Upload, test and manage eLearning content between internal file systems and our LMS.
• Troubleshoot any technical issues related to the eLearning content.

Content Updates & Maintenance 

• Periodically review eLearning content for accuracy, accessibility, and relevancy, making necessary updates.
• Evaluate learner feedback and propose recommendations for course content improvements.
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of relevant data from the LMS and other sources to analyze course completion rates, learner engagement, and other key metrics, synthesizing data to support action around continuous program improvement.
• Work across StriveTogether teams to ensure consistency and alignment of StriveTogether offerings and in alignment with StriveTogether priorities.

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of lived, related experience in learning design, instructional design, or other relevant fields
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and methodologies
• Proficiency in eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, etc. and video creation tools (Camtasia, Premiere Pro, etc.)
• Familiarity with SCORM standards and Learning Management Systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• A strong commitment to StriveTogether’s mission and values, including deep commitment to racial equity, diversity and inclusion. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in education or non-profit sector
• Familiarity with Docebo 

Location and Work Requirements 

• Ability to effectively use remote work technology, including Slack, Zoom and others. 
• This role has the opportunity to be fully remote, or based out of StriveTogether’s downtown Cincinnati headquarters. 
  • Cincinnati candidates have a hybrid work schedule, which requires coming into the office 3x per week. The dog-friendly office features paid parking, a rooftop deck and snacks and beverages.
  • Fully remote team members have access to DeskPass for community desk and meeting room options.
• Up to 15% travel required with an anticipated 1-2 trips per quarter for internal or external meetings.

Compensation and Benefits 

The salary band for this role is $62,000 – $92,000. The anticipated starting salary range is $65,000 – $75,000. Exceptional qualifications or additional responsibilities may result in an offer outside this range.  The salary range accounts for Cincinnati-similar geographic regions and may be adjusted based on geographic market. 

StriveTogether also provides competitive benefits and professional development opportunities including: 

• Fifteen days paid time off with four personal days, eleven holidays and a five-day break at the end of the year. PTO increases to twenty days after five years and staff members are able to apply for sabbatical in their seventh year of employment
• Competitive health and dental with up to $2,500 contribution from company for an HSA for HDHP participants 
• Automatic 3% employer contribution to retirement plan and up to another 1% based on a total of 5% employee contribution
• Options for professional development internally and externally including webinars, conferences and trainings
• Paid parental leave 
• 100% paid vision, short-term and long-term disability, basic life insurance and access to Employee Assistance Program
• Cell phone, internet and $250 yearly home office stipend 

Application and Interview Process 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a target start date in January 2025. The process below is reflective of the typical process but may adjust slightly based on need and timing. 

• Phone Screen 
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Performance Task
• Panel Interview
• Reference Checks 

To be considered, we encourage you to apply by November 25, 2024.  If you need any accommodations during the application process, please contact us at px@strivetogether.org. 

Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

StriveTogether seeks to disrupt inequitable practices that impact historically marginalized individuals and communities.  We recognize that you may not have an exact match with every qualification for this role, and that’s okay — we encourage you to apply. Research indicates that individuals from marginalized groups, particularly women, people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community, often hesitate to apply unless they meet all criteria. We value diverse experiences and perspectives, and we welcome your application. 

Equal Opportunity Employer  

StriveTogether provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.