Curriculum Specialist

Girls • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Curriculum Specialist is part of the Program Services Department, which supports Girls Inc. Affiliates in delivering a high-quality, relevant, and transformative Girls Inc. Experience. The role works with and for Affiliates to create engaging, impactful program content and lead designated projects and program areas. This work supports school-age cisgender girls and young women, transgender girls, and nonbinary individuals. Program focus areas may vary over time based on the specialist’s expertise, experience, and skills.

The Curriculum Specialist develops written program materials and web-based content, works with Affiliate staff and subject matter experts, and supports program initiatives, pilots, and training opportunities. The position also collaborates on evaluation and data collection, supports assigned budgets, and helps assess and improve learning opportunities. The role is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a two-day hybrid work schedule from the Indianapolis office, including Wednesdays, and approximately 25% travel.

Requirements

• Four-year college or university degree in Education, Curriculum Development, Youth Development, Communications, or a related area, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in program development, informal education programming, and youth development.
• Knowledge of the youth development field, girls’ developmental characteristics, educational theories, curriculum writing, and best practices.
• Familiarity with instructional design methodologies and technology tools.
• Experience representing diverse, multicultural populations.
• Experience in experiential learning, including general understanding of needs assessment, outcomes development, and evaluation processes.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt content for diverse audiences and formats.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including leading and managing short-term and multi-year projects with defined deliverables.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve project goals, and willingness to focus on varying program topic areas.
• Proficiency in a Windows-based PC environment, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and the Internet; Microsoft Office 360, Google Suite, Salesforce, and other business platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds a distance of up to 10 feet.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time; out-of-town trips may range from one day to one week.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or experience with Understanding by Design (UbD).

Responsibilities

• Lead work assignments and complete deliverables within designated timelines.
• Create and use detailed work plans outlining tasks and responsibilities.
• Collaborate with department staff to conceptualize, write, and design program materials and web-based content consistent with the Girls Inc. mission and priorities and with established development, design, and assessment standards.
• Work with the Program Services team to identify program objectives, target audiences, and key messaging aligned with Girls Inc. goals, priorities, and outcomes for girls.
• Research and gather information to inform program content, including best practices, trends, and youth development principles.
• Write program materials such as lesson plans, activity guides, handouts, and presentations.
• Incorporate feedback from stakeholders and subject matter experts to refine program content.
• Engage HQ and Affiliate staff, girls, and external subject matter experts in advisory roles in program and resource development when practical and feasible.
• Collaborate with Research and Evaluation staff on surveys, program evaluation, and data collection.
• Work directly with Affiliate staff on projects, initiatives, pilots, and training opportunities.
• Manage project details, including promotion, Affiliate engagement, communications, support, contractual agreements, consultant coordination, and meetings.
• Stay up to date on trends and advancements in youth development, education, and programming.
• Develop, monitor, and report on assigned budgets and initiate project-related financial transaction processes as applicable.
• Work with designated Learning and Leadership Development staff as a subject matter expert to design agendas, content, and supplemental materials for in-person or virtual training, and promote learning materials and opportunities.
• Work with designated staff and consultants to assess effectiveness and determine how to improve future learning events and opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Two-day hybrid work schedule from the Indianapolis office, with one of those days being Wednesday.
• Vacation, sick, and personal time, plus 11 company holidays.
• Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance.
• Gente Card (HRA benefit) provided by Girls Inc.
• 401(k) available with up to a 5% employer match.
• Wellness stipend.
• Fun, friendly office environment.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time