Curriculum Specialist

Girls Incorporated•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Curriculum Specialist is part of the Program Services Department, which supports programming across the Girls Inc. Affiliate network and helps ensure delivery of 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. The 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 position develops written and web-based program materials, coordinates projects with Affiliates and internal teams, and contributes to training and evaluation activities. The Curriculum Specialist is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a two-day hybrid schedule from the Indianapolis office, including Wednesdays, and approximately 25% travel.

Requirements

A 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 a general understanding of needs assessment, outcome development, and evaluation processes.
Excellent writing and editing skills, including 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.
Skill and enthusiasm in using information technology; proficiency with Windows-based PCs, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, the Internet, Microsoft Office 360, Google Suite, Salesforce, and other business platforms.
Detail-oriented and well organized, with strong written and verbal communication skills and 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 assigned work from planning through completion, delivering outputs on schedule and using detailed work plans to define tasks and responsibilities.
Collaborate with department staff to conceptualize, write, and design written program materials and web-based content aligned with the Girls Inc. Mission and priorities and consistent with development, design, and assessment standards.
Work with Program Services staff to identify program objectives, target audiences, and key messaging aligned with Girls Inc. goals, priorities, and outcomes for girls.
Research relevant information for 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, managing promotion, engagement, communications, support, contractual agreements, consultant coordination, and meetings.
Stay current with trends and advancements in youth development, education, and programming.
Work with Program Services staff to 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 the effectiveness of learning events and determine improvements for future opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.